Job Search Done Right : 5 Tips to strategize your job search

The job search market has become more competitive and evolved than ever before specially in the post pandemic era, which is affected terribly by #layoffs .

Today successful #jobseekers rely more on various strategies that help them stand apart from the crowd. Let's take a sneak peek what all it includes:

1) Identifying Yourself : SWOT analysis:

The first and foremost step, is to identify yours skills, relevant experience, achievements, potentials, abilities, goals, ambitions, visions & value thoroughly. Take time to jot down these details which will help you in identifying your unique qualities in long run.

2) Research about the organization/company:

Conduct an in-depth research about the organization you have targeted. Make effort to understand their visions, mission and goals; also what kind of market they target, what kind of products or services they offer.Further, do some insider research about the work culture of the organization too so that you don't have to face burnout caused by toxic work culture later after joining the organization.

3) Customize your Resume & Cover letter:

Never ever send generic resume to all the job vacancies you are applying for. Instead of that, always make sure to customize or tailor made your #resume based on the job description. Take time to go through the job description thoroughly to understand the exact requirement of the post as well as the organization. Based on the JD include and highlight the skill sets and relevant experiences which are in sync with the JD.Secondly, make sure your resume is ATS compliant so that it can clear the initial screening. Further, don't miss on including a customized cover letter which conveys why you are a good fit for the organization & the given position. Make sure that you are not repeating the same details from the resume.

4) Network is your Net worth:

Connect with professionals around you, both digitally & physically. You never know which of your contact will help you land your dream job. Referrals play a great role in hiring at mid & senior levels.

5) Interview & Follow up:

The interviews are meant for observing and evaluating your #softskills more than your hard skills. Make sure to hone your appearance, behavior and communication along with body language & etiquettes.Once interview is over , make sure to drop a thank you email to the recruiter. Follow up after a week, if in case you haven't received any update from them. Be #persistent & maintain a #positiveattitude , sooner or later you will succeed for sure.

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