While I can't make sure vacancies come in droves, this guide gives you effective ways to improve your opportunities!
Steps
Step 1. Check your resume
..again.
If you are not offered interviews, it means that your resume does not match the type of job offered.
Step 2. Review the job description and the front page of your resume, see what your successes and goals stand out in the eyes of the employer by reading your details
Step 3. Apply only for those jobs that match your skills and experience
A study showed that, in the year 2011, the internet hosted over 3 million job offers, so don't just accept a 'no' from one source.
Step 4. Go into interviews with a greater intention of succeeding
If you do not receive any concrete job offers while facing interviews, it means that you have not placed the right enthusiasm in the process. Be patient, it will take 3 to 5 interviews to learn how to best offer yourself and achieve your business goals.
If you still haven't gotten any job offers after your third interview, it's normal to feel downcast. But get rid of that feeling, if you persist you will get the job you are looking for
Advice
- When asked what you don't like about your current job, just list positives. The new company will know that it will have to offer you a higher salary for you to decide to change jobs.
- Move fast to be able to get a job more easily and possibly with a raise. Waiting for months and taking a vacation will give the impression that you are not ready and able to keep up and need some extra training.
- Take a sheet of paper and list the results related to the job.
- Usually the interviewer asks two types of questions, technical, to test your practical skills, and related to the field of human resources, to know if you are suitable to work in a team. The questions posed by HR are similar to: 'Where do you see yourself in 10 years?', 'How do you handle criticism?', 'How comfortable are you in working as a team?' To get the job you want you will need to be able to answer both types of questions.
- Bring with you a folder containing your resume and some blank sheets of paper. Write down the questions you are asked and the names of the people you meet during the interview. You can then send a thank you and use the questions to prepare for the next interview.
Warnings
- When asked 'Where do you see yourself in 5 years?' reply by mentioning a position superior to yours, otherwise it will seem that you are not really interested in the proposed job.
- When asked 'How much money would you like to earn?' do not respond with a specific amount so as not to appear interested only in money. Just say 'I am open to receiving an offer' or ask what the payout range is for the proposed position.
- When asked 'What don't you like about your current job?' by listing the negative aspects, even if true, you will appear as a negative employee.
