2007-11-08 15:06:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I don't mean cheesy gimmicks. I mean true, realistic, proven ways to get the job you really want. How can you stand out in a respectable way from the rest of the crowd?
2007-11-08 15:07:51 · update #1
Here is how a friend did it. When he was close to graduating from college he asked someone who worked for a major company if he could buy him lunch and get some job interview tips from him. It was a guy who was a rep for a drug company.
The guy said ok tell you what, I need something to go on so learn all you can about this drug {he gave him the fact sheet} and I will ask you some questions. My friend basically memorized the info including interactions, the chemical make up the market share. When he had lunch the guy asked him questions for over an hour, and gave him pointers about interview expectations and other things. Three months later the same guy called my friend and said there is a rep opening in San Antonio Texas are you interested? What me a drug rep? Yes you knew more about drug X than I did! I told my boss about you and we have been looking for a place to get you an interview. Now my friend in a District manager over 3 states and 30 other reps, not bad for a guy with a Business degree!
2007-11-08 15:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by Roll_Tide! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple things like having an awesome CV, impeccable appearance and manners, and knowing about the company and the job will go a long way towards putting you above the competition...so, have somebody help you by critiquing your resume, dress sharp and as professional as possible, and if you have to physically practice and interview then do it. Investing the time in preparation could be what lands you that job!
2007-11-08 15:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One word...networking.
The vast majority of jobs are already filled before they are posted. Posting the position usually just fulfills some internal requirement for due diligence in the recruiting process.
Go to professional networking events...be bold, but professional, and just find a REAL LIVE person within the company that you can use as an inside source.
Cattle calls and mass resume mailings are a waste of time and paper.
2007-11-08 15:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by Brad 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact the company you are interested in. Make an appt. to 'interview them'! The purpose of the appt. is for you to find out about the company - its products and services, its 'work environment', the business's long-term growth potential, and so forth.
Companies are much more likely to hire people that really want to work there, than to hire people 'just looking for a job'. Show them you really want to work there by taking the time to find out as much as you can about them!
Best wishes and good luck.
2007-11-08 15:17:14 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dress the part. Be confident and not cocky. Assume you are the best candidate for the job.
2007-11-08 15:10:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What worked for me (BIG time) was going to a temp agency and telling them that I was only interested in temp-to-perm positions.
2007-11-08 15:11:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋