Even at work, you have a personal brand. What are people saying about you when you're not in the room? Are you giving off the right vibe to your colleagues and conveying the brand you want to at work?
Developing your personal brand is essential for the advancement of your career. It is what makes you special, and how you'll become more valuable to an organization.
Many resumes I receive in my recruitment job are very “duty-oriented” – job seekers have long lists of what they’ve done but not enough tangible achievements. If you want to increase your chances of being called in for an interview, you need to give concrete examples of what you’ve done in a current/previous job, which will be relevant to your potential employer. Related: How To Create Effective Achievements On Your Resume
Losing your job is hard – hard on your bank account and self-esteem. It is probably one of the most professionally traumatic experiences you’ll ever have. Related: 8 Survival Tips For The Laid Off And Looking However, as hard as losing a job can seem at a time, it can lead to something positive as it gives you a fresh start. Here are a few days of successfully getting through a redundancy:
Looking for a job isn't always easy and it can take time – even a few months, especially if you’re a senior executive. It also tests your resilience - being rejected by employers is hard on your self-esteem. Related: 10 Reasons Why You Haven’t Heard Back From A Recruiter Would it not be better if recruiters would reach out to you instead? Many companies will use recruiters – either internal recruiters or external agencies – to find the best candidates for the job. This is what I’ve done for the last 11 years, alongside my coaching practice – I went out to the market looking for ‘passive’ candidates – those who aren’t actively looking for a job. If you want recruiters like myself to reach out to you, there are a few simple tips you can immediately implement:
Congratulations, you’ve got the job! It’s not always easy to get a job these days and understandably you want to make a good impression. Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking for a lot of people but try to enjoy your first day – it is meant to be an exciting time! Related: 9 Ways To Make The Wrong Impression On Your First Day
If you’re looking for a job, you might want to create an 'elevator pitch.' It is a brief explanation that summarizes who you are, what you do and why you'd be the perfect candidate - you'll want to be able to reel off your pitch at any time, especially with people who might be able to help you get your dream job. Related: How To Perfect Your Elevator Pitch However, it can be really hard to condense all your experiences into a 30-60 seconds speech!
