Let's get together, we're looking for a job today!
Have you ever thought that why are we looking for a job? Maybe you got tired of your job which you work for years, maybe you got fired by your boss with whom you couldn't get along, or your company was about to collapse, or who knows, the job you work for was not pleasing you anymore.
So why do we really work? I can hear many of you saying "money" as the purpose of life. Maybe it's time to change our minds. Many employees around the world work under conditions where they are not happy with a good salary, and these later return to the individual as dissatisfaction and depression. Therefore, the first thing you should think about in the job searching process is "What kind of job makes me happy? The salary you get while doing your job you love should be just a motivator.
So where and how do we start the job search process? First of all, you need to create a CV that tells you, "really tells you". You should create a CV that includes your personal information, abilities, the schools you have studied, your past work experiences, and your reference list of people who know you well and you work with, in other words, that explains you simply and honestly. You should remember that the biggest mistakes most people make when creating a CV are to include pages of unnecessary information to express a talent or to mislead about subject they are not trained in!
Excellent CV has been created, so how will it reach the places it deserves? Career portals are, of course, the easiest and most conceivable places that everyone knows. Have you ever thought, thousands of applications come to a job posting, how will you shine like a star? Write this down, here's a good tactic for you. Hint: Keyword. It is a difficult and long process to examine the CVs of thousands of applicants. That's why career portals offer to filter to make the process easier. Keywords in your cover letter and CV allow you to make a difference. Are those who say "what's the keyword?" here? Let's explain immediately. The keyword is actually the criteria in accord with the job description. Let's say we're looking for a marketing employee. Among the people applying for the job, our keywords may be "marketing, proper diction, and fluent speech". Resumes that don't have these words are instantly shattered. The keyword is important, let's not forget that! We can say that the job searching process has become a competition these days. Applying many new alternatives while looking for a job has become important in terms of shortening the process. Direct access to Human Resources professionals of companies with open positions will increase your chances. You can send a message or mail your CV through social media. You can request an appointment to organize an interview, or you can get a response in a short time by filling out the companies' job application forms. Participating in seminars or conferences with the same or different occupational groups and meeting the authorities there will make a great contribution to the job searching process. The more people you can reach, the easier it will be.
And a happy ending, did you finally get the invitation you expected? Come on, we're going to a job interview! The most important thing we should do before each interview is to motivate ourselves and focusing. We must feel ready. Before going to the interview, we must first examine the job posting we applied for first. We must reconsider the criteria. They will definitely tell you with whom and in what environment you will be working in the interview, but preliminary research would not be bad, right? Searching the company and its employees will both earn you points in the interview and you will understand whether it meets your criteria. The human brain first encodes the image. Therefore, it is very important to choose clothes and to be well-groomed during the interview. A self-explanatory look that is far from extravagant appearance will get you the applause. You do not have to prefer stereotypes such as black and white in every job interview. Colors reflect energy. Every color affects the brain. For example, the color purple symbolizes sovereignty. It is very powerful in terms of its history and meaning. If you are going for an interview for a managerial position, you can evaluate it. Finally, you should plan what you will say in the meeting. Writing down what you want to say allows it to take place in your mind in a shorter time. You may not be prepared for every question, but rehearsing will make your job interview easier.
The big moment has come! You're in the interview. It is normal to get excited at a job interview. Remember that the person who will describe you best is you, about this job you have been waiting for! It is known that body language is the beginning of communication. For this, your sitting direction faces the professional you are talking to, your shoulders are upright, being confident, and at the same time using your gestures correctly and having a smiling face will make communication easier. While describing your professional experiences, it is very important to convey the job descriptions that you were responsible for. Otherwise, in an area that you do not know or experience, you may come up with a question that you do not expect from the things you say just to influence, and this may result in a negative result.
There may be job seekers for months, recent graduates, or someone who has not been interviewed for years. First of all, you should know that the motivation you have and your energy around you reflect you. You have to be brave! If you think that "This firm is too big, they won't hire me." and don't trust yourself, you won't be noticed. You create your luck. You have to fight for the position that you say "This job should be mine." But there is an important point here. This does not mean that you should apply for a position where your professional skills are insufficient. Should you give up just because this job is beyond you? No. Develop yourself and gain competence for that position.
And finally: Congratulations, you've got the job!
Career Hunter Human Resources
Psc. Lale ÖZDAMAR
