One of the most dramatic changes in the 21st Century job market is in the way employers consider you when they first lay eyes on you.
For example, if you think that it’s your resume that will get you a job, you’re in for a long, LONG job search!
Or if you’re intent on proving yourself based on your work history . . . what you used to do for someone else . . . get ready for disappointment and rejection.
And if your confidence is based on your ability to passively answer all the questions an interviewer throws at you, you already lost.
Today’s employers are looking for people with energy. And they pick up on your energy before they even formally meet you. Do you exhibit the energy employers are looking for?
Energetic people exude vigor, enthusiasm and drive. They want and need to be active. Employers can sense this quality in a person almost as soon as they enter the room. They have a spring in their step and a drive that puts a sparkle in their eyes.
All this occurs even before you open your mouth. We know from experience that an employer or interviewer will make a go/no-go decision about you in a matter of seconds all based on the sense of energy you communicate when they first lay eyes on you.
So, if you are not this type of person, it would be wise to practice how to look and act energetically so that you can make a good first impression. It really makes a big difference because job opportunities are literally won or lost depending on how you enter a room.
Being aware of employers’ expectations is critical to your job search success. The old-fashioned job hunting techniques focused all the attention on YOU . . . your work history, your past accomplishments, your academic and other credentials, your qualifications, your objectives.
But all that’s changed. Today employers expect you to know what THEIR needs are and how you can fill them going forward. Displaying energy is the first step.
Paul Megan
http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/job-hunting-tip-what-employers-are-looking-for-in-you-73999.html
March 6th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
I'm looking for some good job-hunting advice, for my husband.?
After he applies online or via email to these places, what is the next step. Usually they don’t get back to him. Should he call? Should he call multiple people? Should he be persistent? (I see it as persistance and he sees calling as annoyance) What do employers look for besides a good resume and great experience? Also, if we live out of town, are we at a disadvantage because they don’t want to pay relocation? Please give me your best advice and personal experience!
March 6th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
First of all, apply for a job on line or email only if requested by the company he is applying for. Next, register with several employment agencies for a greater job data base. Now, have him go to each place IN PERSON to apply for a job in your area. This makes a greater impression and he could get lucky and get an immediate interview. Most employers want skills, experience and what can you do for them. Wait 1 week and then re-visit in person again each place to see what the status is of his resume if he found a place that is hiring. Have him apply anywhere and everywhere he can since he is up against 2 million people that are out of work also.
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Former business owner 10 yrs plus
March 6th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
he is probably competing with dozens or 100′s of people for each opening – if he doesn;t follow thru with a phone call and 10 other people with the same qualifications do – guess who has a better chance of getting an interview???
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March 6th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Well, that is good advice but it’s not always possible to apply in person. Most companies will shoo you out the door and tell you to apply online. The trick is- apply to an actual person. Go on Monster.com or Careerbuilder.com but when he finds a job he wants to apply for dont apply directly like that. Write down the contact information given for the person- or if there’s none given go to the company’s website and get an email address of either an HR person or a Manager. Send the resume right to them from his personal email, with an explanation- I saw this job posting, but would prefer to send my resume this way as to not get lost with the many others you are receiving through the website. I would love an opportunity to have an interview to further discuss this position with you…
If he doesn’t hear from that person in 2 days- call and ask if they received it. It’s how I got my job.
As for the relocation- I would say only apply to jobs in your area or be prepared to pay for your move. Companies have hundreds of qualified people applying for that job who live in the area- they are not going to shell out relocation if they can just choose somebody else.
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March 6th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Hi, I’m an HR Professional and recruiter. There isn’t much he can do but keep applying to as many places as he can. If they don’t call, he should move on. The days are gone when calling an potential employer looked like enthusiasm, now it’s an unwelcome interruption. He certainly should not show up at a company in person, as someone suggested. They won’t meet with him if he does since employers don’t work this way anymore. Your application will not be considered by most employers if you require relocation, when so many other applicants will be local.
The most important thing is that he needs to make sure that he’s using a good cover letter, highlighting his skills, and then explaining why he wants the job. So many people leave this out. Tell them why this job is right for him as well as why he’s right for it. Make sure he’s realistic about what he’s applying to and that his background matches well. He might also want to try and sign up with a temp agency that could get him in the door somewhere. Good Luck
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March 6th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Persistence is good and one follow up call will not hurt anyone. Just calling to check if your resume was received and when interviewing or job hiring decisions will take place are all good questions. It’s also a good way of eliminating those you know for sure won’t be calling. For other job hunting techniques, read the following article: "How to Find Those Hidden Jobs:" http://www.ehow.com/how_4789551_those-hidden-jobs.html Hope it helps!
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http://www.ehow.com/how_4789551_those-hidden-jobs.html