How to get a job fast

Whether you are just starting your job search or you have been in the game for a while, it can be hard to know exactly how to get a job fast.

So, here is an article highlighting the 10 best job hunting tips you must not ignore to get a job fast.

The tips mentioned herewith will give you a surety on how to proceed, and they will make your job search less frustrating,

It will help you keep your career moving onward and upward, without wasting any time.

10 Things you must do to get a job fast

The best way to ensure that you get your dream job as fast as possible is to follow the tips listed below:

1. Keep Your Job Search Focussed

It’s an open secret that several companies have a slow hiring process. There are interview rounds after rounds to ensure that you are fit and truly interested in the job role and position you have applied for.

You can’t change how the company expedites the process on its end. However, you can eliminate the time-consuming obstacles on your end by keeping your job search focused and your intentions top of mind.

So, be intentional in your job search. And don’t settle for a job that doesn’t excite you or fulfil your needs because if the job isn’t a fit, you will likely be searching for another job in a few months.

Here’s what I recommend doing so that you keep your job search focussed and do not get caught in a rushed panic while applying for jobs:

• Be clear on your career goals
• Make a list of the things you are looking for in your next job.
• Develop a list of companies where you would like to work.

2. Identify Your Personal Brand

Determine how you are unique from everyone else who is after the same job title.

Become aware of your strengths, skills, and expertise to see how you are unique. And identify your career achievements to be able to showcase your skills and talents effortlessly and more impressively during job interviews and other networking opportunities.

3. Update Your Resume

Refresh your resume. Remove the outdated items as you grow more senior and advanced in your career.

Make sure all the dates and job titles are correct. And include the necessary keywords that hiring managers and applicant tracking software are looking for in your field.

Furthermore, remember that your resume must be branded and customised for each position for which you apply as it could make or break your chances of getting an interview.

4. Prepare A Compelling Cover Letter

No matter how great your profile is, it won’t matter if it never gets opened. So put some time and effort into writing a cover letter that generates interest in 15 seconds or less.

It must not only show your interest but also must demonstrate that you know enough about the company as well as you are the best fit for the position.

5. Network And Market Yourself

If you are on a fishing expedition with other fishermen, what are the odds of you catching as many fish as if you found a secret place that nobody else knew about? You won’t catch much fish in the spot where everyone is fishing. So, find the secret places that few people know about or are willing to try.

Network and market yourself to people who need you. It is the most effective means of getting a job fast.

6. Set Up Job-Search Alerts

One of the most time-consuming aspects of the job-search process is scrolling through job postings.

So, if you want to simplify this part of the process and save some time, sign up for email alerts on the positions of your interest on :

• career page of the companies you prefer to work for
• job search platforms like LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, CatererGlobal, etc.

Whenever a job matching your criteria is posted, you will receive new postings directly in your inbox.

Consequently, you will save your time, effort, and energy by not scrolling through the same listings each day. And you can focus on other more important things during your job search.

7. Optimise your professional profile for keywords

Creating a professional profile on job search portals and platforms makes sense only if your profile is searchable to employers, recruiters, and hiring managers leveraging these platforms.

And to get noticed and picked by the right Hiring Authority on such job search and networking platforms, your professional profile must contain the right keywords in appropriate proportionate.

So, make sure that you optimise your profile on LinkedIn, MyOpportunity, and other job search platforms.

8. Get In Touch With Headhunters And Recruiters

Many organisations hire via recruitment agencies to streamline their hiring process. So, connect with the recruiters and headhunters at job placement services to get some professional help in your job search.

And remember that the recruiters fill positions for companies. They are not looking for positions for you. So, understand how to relate and work with them.

9. Make Sure Your LinkedIn Profile Looks As Good As Your Resume

LinkedIn is the best way to get your professional profile in front of a lot of companies to leave an impactful impression and start having conversations fast.

So, work on your LinkedIn profile and make it look more attractive to the hiring manager.

Oftentimes, the hiring managers have a difficult time deciding between candidates. And on such occasions, the impression you leave via your LinkedIn profile can be just as important as the impression you made during the interview process itself.

10. Prepare For Every Opportunity Not Just Interviews

Whether you are connecting with a friend, talking to a recruiter, or calling the Company, every person with whom you interact throughout your job search journey represents a potential opportunity. A complete stranger might hold the keys to your next job. So, be prepared for every situation that might arise.

Here are some pointers to guide your way forward-

• Prepare to answer the most common interview questions. Your interview preparation does not have to actually wait until you have an interview. You must make sure you are ready to make an impact through your answer to open-ended questions like “Tell me about yourself” “What made you apply for this job?” etc.
• Put together the questions you can ask the interviewer. Not doing so could make you look unengaged or uninterested in the role or the company.
• Keep ready the thank you note you can send after every interview. You must identify ways to follow-up the right way.
• Do your research on salaries by company and position, and figure out your salary expectation. Be sure what a fair salary is so that you get paid what you’re worth.
• Prepare yourself to negotiate. After all, an employer’s first offer is never its best offer.
• Approach colleagues and former managers to ask for references. Hunt down people who are willing to speak on your behalf and have plenty of endorsements from colleagues. Doing this in advance does not slow down the job offer process.

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