Getting Hired in this Job Market

With this Current Market, it is becoming increasing HARDER to find a job and get hired.

WHY you say?

Because now with many unemployed, there are many SKILLED workers seeking a job

So whats the trick to doing so?!!! 

Lets Start with First things First....

Professional Resume
I know this sounds basic, but this is their first impression of you. 

• Take the time to research several layouts that will fit your industry and/or experience
• personally my resume is 2 pages so I have a different layout than most
• Align all your text and bold the important points that set you apart
• Yes this works, looking at 100's of resumes, you need something to catch their eye
• Check for typo's/outdated information
• Gear your Resume for the position your applying for
• Tweak your description of your jobs to favor the position your applying for 
• not suggesting lying here, but you can always gear it towards the position at hand

Professional Attire

• Look the Part, Play the part
• Dress for success, spend that $200 on a nice suit that you can wear to interviews
• SHOES! Get a nice pair of dress shoes, don't stop at the suit, get the shoes
• For Ladies, Suit as well and nice heals
• Facial Hair
• Keep it clean, The Craig David line around your jaw line isn't very professional
• Cologne/Perfume
• A little odd topic, but smelling good is only a plus so before going in spray it up

Confidence

• Go into your interview with confidence
• There is a fine line between Cocky and Confidence
• Why is Confidence so Important?
• If you don't exude a certain level of confidence, how can the employer feel confident in hiring you for the position
• I.E. Sitting up straight, being vocal, Clear Answers, No UMMM's, BEING YOURSELF

Professionalism 

• Writing a follow up email, thanking them for their time (thanks mom for this one :P)
• When reviewing your experience, never speaking bad of your past employers
• Try to limit the UMMMM's
• Try hard to stop your jittery leg from bouncing around

They only want you for Your Pimp Juice

• Essentially Be Yourself 
• Separate yourself with your Personality
• As Nelly said in his song "They only want me for my Pimp Juice"
• Make the employer want you for your personality and skills 

Take-Away

1. Be yourself
2. Be professional
3. Come prepared- learn about the company and shock em with knowledge
4. Dress the Part
5. Be Confident
6. Follow up!

Hope you enjoy! Comment and let me know what you think.

Anthony F.