2023 is here and it is the time of the year when people make New Year resolutions.
Among the most common resolutions for the new year often relates to job hunting.
Here are some of the top five tips that will guide your job-hunting endeavors throughout 2023.
Market Yourself
Purpose to be proactive with our job hunting this 2023 by making yourself as if you were marking a business.
Take time to quantify your talents and learn to speak comfortably regarding accomplishments.
Create a job search system for introducing, applying, and following up on leads/interviews.
Apply Even if You are Not Qualified
Many times, job seekers often sell themselves short and let opportunities pass them by because they think they are not qualified.
However, this 2023, just apply. You may not be the best candidate or have all the requisite qualifications, but you will never get a job if you do not apply.
Job Search Like it is Your Job
Approach your job search like it is a 9-to-5 job. Put in the time each day.
Think about yourself in terms of skill sets, not as a title such as a teacher or a lawyer.
Make use of informational interviews to network because it will enable you to evaluate whether a given field or position is right for you and to expand your network.
Set Yourself Apart with Letters of Recommendation
Try as much as possible to set yourself apart from the other applicants.
You can do this by sending letters of recommendation or letters written by your clients or former employers to your prospective employers.
This is a way to market yourself without you being the one talking about yourself and it speaks volumes when you have evidence of what customers had to say about you.
Know Yourself and What You Want
Be authentic, and know yourself—strengths and weaknesses. Be aware of the kinds of job responsibilities and tasks you enjoy and those that you don’t enjoy so much.
Know what you are looking for in an employer and position. Focus on opportunities that are a good fit.
Be congruent in expressing who you are and your accomplishments on your cover letter, resume, and during the interview.
