Connection
Ever hear a song, smell a fragrance, look at a picture, or meet someone, and immediately connect it with something in your mind?
I do, especially when my Plumeria plant finally blooms. I take in the aroma, close my eyes and quickly connect to a warm sandy beach somewhere in Hawaii!
The point is, we are always connecting one thing to another in life and as a job seeker, you want to ensure that people associate you as a great candidate.
When someone looks at your resume, or meets you in a networking situation, do they immediately connect you with someone they want to interview, and eventually hire? You have the ability to change the course of your unemployment today. If what you have been doing to find work isn’t working, look introspectively and figure out what is going wrong. Find out where the “disconnect” is and turn it around.
It’s often the unexpected connections in life that surprise us the most. It might be someone you run into at the store, who shares with you the company they work for is hiring. Maybe it’s a parent of your child’s teammate who, in a casual conversation, discloses they own a company in town that is hiring. Or it could be someone you have met along your unemployment journey who hears of an opening and lets you know about it. Your “brand”, (expertise and personal presentation), is better served if you have a widespread network who can extend the reach of your job search.
As you continue to brand yourself in the marketplace as a candidate of choice, do things that will ready you for the time when a connection puts you in contact with a hiring individual. Look over your resume. Is it clear and concise? What about your social networks? Have you cleaned up your “digital dirt”? Are you connected online with those who will help you, both personally and professionally, and do either of these groups increase the likelihood of moving you forward with your job search? Have you tried to connect your skills and expertise to positions that are outside of your original search parameters?
“Regardless of how you make a connection, remember to always represent yourself in a positive and professional way.” ~ J. Smith
GOOD NEWS: Although the mainstream media reports high unemployment figures, I continually see BACTS participants interviewing and getting job offers. The July figures for national unemployment are being reported as the highest figures for the Inland Empire in years. If this is the case, why are there over 400 jobs listed today on www.simplyhired.com? There ARE jobs available. It’s up to you to connect to them.
Ever hear a song, smell a fragrance, look at a picture, or meet someone, and immediately connect it with something in your mind?
I do, especially when my Plumeria plant finally blooms. I take in the aroma, close my eyes and quickly connect to a warm sandy beach somewhere in Hawaii!
The point is, we are always connecting one thing to another in life and as a job seeker, you want to ensure that people associate you as a great candidate.
When someone looks at your resume, or meets you in a networking situation, do they immediately connect you with someone they want to interview, and eventually hire? You have the ability to change the course of your unemployment today. If what you have been doing to find work isn’t working, look introspectively and figure out what is going wrong. Find out where the “disconnect” is and turn it around.
It’s often the unexpected connections in life that surprise us the most. It might be someone you run into at the store, who shares with you the company they work for is hiring. Maybe it’s a parent of your child’s teammate who, in a casual conversation, discloses they own a company in town that is hiring. Or it could be someone you have met along your unemployment journey who hears of an opening and lets you know about it. Your “brand”, (expertise and personal presentation), is better served if you have a widespread network who can extend the reach of your job search.
As you continue to brand yourself in the marketplace as a candidate of choice, do things that will ready you for the time when a connection puts you in contact with a hiring individual. Look over your resume. Is it clear and concise? What about your social networks? Have you cleaned up your “digital dirt”? Are you connected online with those who will help you, both personally and professionally, and do either of these groups increase the likelihood of moving you forward with your job search? Have you tried to connect your skills and expertise to positions that are outside of your original search parameters?
“Regardless of how you make a connection, remember to always represent yourself in a positive and professional way.” ~ J. Smith
GOOD NEWS: Although the mainstream media reports high unemployment figures, I continually see BACTS participants interviewing and getting job offers. The July figures for national unemployment are being reported as the highest figures for the Inland Empire in years. If this is the case, why are there over 400 jobs listed today on www.simplyhired.com? There ARE jobs available. It’s up to you to connect to them.
BACTS FACT: “Connect with someone each day who can offer referrals and ideas to keep momentum in your job search.” ~J. Smith
THAT'S IT: It’s important to find a way to be a candidate of choice when interviewing. One way to do this is to ace the interview! You want the recruiter to connect the dots and see you as a perfect fit for the position. Here’s a great link to the Tough 64 Questions in an Interview, and it includes how to answer the questions. This is a must-look-at site for job seekers. http://dev.fyicenter.com/Interview-Questions/Sixty-Four/
Keep telling yourself you are a great candidate. I know it’s hard to do when you haven’t yet found the right job, but you need to be your own best advocate as a job seeker.
THAT'S IT: It’s important to find a way to be a candidate of choice when interviewing. One way to do this is to ace the interview! You want the recruiter to connect the dots and see you as a perfect fit for the position. Here’s a great link to the Tough 64 Questions in an Interview, and it includes how to answer the questions. This is a must-look-at site for job seekers. http://dev.fyicenter.com/Interview-Questions/Sixty-Four/
Keep telling yourself you are a great candidate. I know it’s hard to do when you haven’t yet found the right job, but you need to be your own best advocate as a job seeker.
Have a great week everyone,
Jan
Jan
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Inland Management Group
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Great article! It really helped me understand what you mean by "connect"..thanks a lot..i have seen beautiful article like this!!
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Jan,
ReplyDeleteExcellent and yesterday as I jogged by your house, I saw the Plumeria in bloom. I almost jogged over to smell it. Wish I had now.
Have a great day.