How To Make Yourself EMPLOYABLE
Are you employable?
How do you know if you are employable? If you aren’t able to get a job no matter how hard you think you’re trying then that is a bit of a giveaway! If you find that you are trying to get a job but no matter what you do nothing seems to be working then perhaps the key simply is that you aren’t employable…yet!
Below is a list of some of the main ways to make sure you are employable and finally get that job you want…
Targeted Resume
You have to make sure that your CV is targeted specifically at your potential employer you are applying to. Your CV won’t be applicable for every single job you apply for so make sure you cater to each and ever position specifically.
Each position will ask for different qualities from their employees so you need to make sure that your CV fits in with what they are looking for. This will show that you are not only perfect for the position, but that you took the time out to research what they are looking for.
Networking
There can’t be enough said for networking - done correctly it can be a great and fast way of getting work. People tend to turn to the Internet to search for jobs, but if you make sure that people know about your hunt then you stand a much better chance of finding work.
This can even be done online through social networking sites like Facebook and LinkedIn where you can socialise and networking with other people who know of positions that aren’t being advertised.
Research
You should spend some time researching the company you are applying to work for - if you get in the interview and can’t answer the simple question like what do you know about the company then the potential employer will lose interest fast.
Search online for information about the company and search newspapers and press releases to get a better feel if possible about what message the company portrays. This will also be a great way of feeling out how smart or casually they dress so you don’t turn up looking like a fool.
Feedback
It is a good idea to get feedback from your mates or family about your interview techniques and CV writing. Ask someone you trust to go through your CV and make sure that it is as good as possible for the position you are applying for.
Do the same with your interview technique - find out if you come across like a helpless child or an overbearing bully. This will be an amazing insight into how you come across when you sit in for interviews.
Employable?
Are you employable? Have you found our advice useful? Are you going to try and be more employable over the future months? Leave us a comment and let us know…
