So far in the series the focus was on improving your skills and getting confident. In this part, the focus will be on you, and how you should tune yourself to get a job even at the age of 45. On the surface, these tips will not come across as job finding tips, but at a deeper level, you will see how much it matters when it comes to getting a job.
Stay healthy, stay fit
The metabolism that you were once proud of has already left you, and so has the ability to regenerate energy; so the extra burden of frustration, anxiety and depression because the strenuous job-search routine may inflict malady upon you. You need to stay fit to fight it off. A fitter body will always help in having a more fulfilled life.
Do not lie about your age
Why will you even think of hiding your age? What is the benefit of doing so? If you hide your age, you are sending a message that you feel that you are too old for the job being offered, and no employer will like this kind of message. Your feeling reflects on your face, and the moment your contempt for being so old comes on your face, it is the end of your interview, at least for the interviewer.
Be yourself
If you are Mr. or Miss X then you are Mr. or Miss X; you cannot be a Y or a Z, even an A, B, or a C, so why even try to be that? The best thing you can do for youself is to be yourself. Just remember, it was you who has brought yourself so far, so why to be ashamed of it now? Act your age, so how much experience you have accumulated in the years that you have lived. This may not work for you, but not being yourself and pretending to be someone else will definitely not work in your favor.
Reflect on the things I have written above and assimilate them, make them your habit. I will catch you in the next part of the series. Use the comment box and let me know your view on the post in particular, and the series in general.
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Finding an entry level position out of college is essential. That’s the first major step into making the career you’ve been planning, become a reality. But finding an entry level position when you’re just out of college isn’t always easy. Especially in this economy the road has become increasingly hard for student starting out and starting their career paths.
Your fist tactic should always be networking. Before you leave college make sure that you’ve got your name out there to the right people. You want to stay in contact and make yourself known to a few of the select students around you, and your professors. They will be a great resource for work down the line, so remember that, and keep those relationships avenues open.
Keep networking outside of school. Try professional sites like linkedIn, etc, that offer connections with other professionals in the field. Create lasting professional relationships, as these are where the best jobs will come from. Companies frequently don’t openly advertise their best positions, and the only way you’ll hear about them is through somebody that you know.
Try your local newspaper, you won’t find fantastic jobs here most of the time, but you will find some decent options to pad your resume and provide income in transition. Usually jobs advertised in a local newspaper don’t have a high applicant rate, so your chances of landing the job will also be better.
Finally, remember to stay professional. Whether networking, or applying to the jobs, keep your demeanor professional, as your attitude says a lot about what manner of employee you will be at that company. One of the biggest complaints about college graduates in the job market lately is that they have a false sense of entitlement.
Many recent grads almost feel as though a high paying job should be instantly available to them. But that isn’t the case. You have to work at a company and career to make it succeed, sometimes from the lower ranks of the ladder. Stay courteous and polite always, be proud and confident, but also humble and realistic. You don’t want to come off as a cocky self important applicant, because companies tend to stay away from them. They aren’t hard workers, and they have no long term loyalty. Both bad strikes to have against you.
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Finding a job quickly means being persistent. The only way to find a job quickly is to keep trying, and work hard at finding one. The recession has been declared over, but the jobs will be the last thing to come back. After such a bad one, that can take a while, which means competition will be intense. But as long as you remain persistent you can still succeed.
Every application needs a cover letter, and a cover letter is your chance to shine. So take advantage of that opportunity and be original. The last thing you want in a cover letter is to sound mundane, or like the cover letter is the same form that you’ve sent to every other company you’ve applied. Personalize and let your personality show. That’s what a cover letter is for. Sell yourself, and let your originality shine, and that will make your cover letter stand out from the rest. Just remember to remain professional and courteous.
Being persistent means letting the company know who you are. After you’ve turned in an application make sure to follow up. That means waiting a few days, and then visiting the company again to check on the status of your application. This shows initiative and a genuine desire to work. That gives you an edge as most people think the process is done after submitting an application.
Finally, remember once you have that interview, the job is far from done. Be confident, and do your research. You need to know what you’re talking about here, because a bad interview will always lose you the job opportunity. Stay positive, and confident, and know your facts concerning the company. Use those facts to work for you, and to outline your desire to work there. Performing that to great effect will make you a top candidate for the job, and will best increase your chances for landing the position as quickly as possible.
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