Your resume is often your first impression with a prospective employer. Tailor it for each position you seek, highlighting the accomplishments and experience most relevant to the position. Use professional, crisp formatting, and quantify whenever you can.
Don’t forget the Internet. LinkedIn is a job seeker’s goldmine, so keep your profile completed and customized to match your resume. Check in occasionally to comment on or share industry articles to show your experience and enthusiasm.
With the interview getting closer, preparation is the key. Research the company, its purpose, and how your ability can serve them. Research typical interview questions and construct experience stories that emphasize your skills and integrity.
It is also important that you relate to the interviewer. Be friendly, leave some positive energy, and say goodbye with an appreciative smile. All these little efforts create a lasting impression and make you stand out above the rest of the applicants.
Getting your dream job is a process that starts with intention and then gains momentum with consistent, targeted effort. With the proper steps, you will be a better-qualified candidate and have the confidence to go after jobs that best fit you. Be intentional, keep your stuff prepared, and the job that’s yours for the taking will find its way to you.
