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So
your job sucks. You could resign yourself to a life of dull (or even
miserable) days in the office or you could set aside some time and get a
better job. Here are ten great tips to help you put together a great
application, ace the interview, and ultimately work for a company you'll
love rather than hate.
Note: This week's top 10 list is more in the order of the process of getting a new job than a ranking of the best tips
10. Put Together a Resume That's Actually Compelling
While I'm no fan of the resume—as
they're often documents skimmed rather than read—they're still
requested by the majority of jobs you'll come across. You don't want to reinvent the wheel,
but a little creativity can set you apart and help you stand out from
the pool. Online tools can be of great help when it comes to creating
something a little less ordinary. Visualize.me can create an attractive infographic. Sites like Re.vu and Zerply help you create professional landing pages that can serve as digital resumes. About.me and Flavors.me can be tailored to do the same. Use the tool that suits you best and make sure your page or resume stands out. Often times it is just as simple as choosing the right font and color.
It doesn't take much to make a resume look nice, so put in that little
additional effort to keep yours from ending up in the generic pile.
9. Ensure Your Resume Isn't Filled with Common Words and Redundant Phrasing
When writing your resume, you don't want to use the sort of language that'll make you sound like everyone else. That means avoiding overused terms (e.g motivated, innovative, dynamic) and cliche phrases (e.g. detail oriented, team player, excellent communication skills). Also, terms like "references available upon request" are implied statements, waste space, and do not need to be on your resume. It helps to read your resume from bottom to top to help catch errors, and when you're done you can run it through RezScore to find out where you can still improve.
8. Search Unconventional and Career-Specific Job Sites
If you
don't know where you want to work you're obviously going to have to
search for some options., but you'll be looking for a needle in a
haystack if you go to popular sites like Monster.com and Craigslist.
That isn't to say they won't have a great job here and there, but
you'll find yourself wading through a lot of undesirable positions just
to find the ones you want. Instead of going the traditional route, try
an unconventional job site like OneDayOneJob.com, which sends opportunities to your email inbox every day. SimplyHired is a seemingly standard job search, but it aggregates listings directly from company web sites and other locations so you're not just pulling directly from one big pool. TweetMyJobs
will handle the searching for you. Just tell it what kind of job you
want and it'll text, tweet, and email options to you as they're
discovered. Even if you're several years out of college, you may also
want to look at any job listings provided to alumni. Even if
overqualified for the jobs being offered, you'll learn about companies
that are friendly to graduates of your school. You can look on the
company's site for more suitable positions and apply for those.
Alternatively, you can focus on sites that target the specific kind of job you want. For example, Dice.com is a good option for tech-related jobs and Authentic Jobs
is a great option for designers and developers. Conduct a web search
for the type of job you're looking for and the term "job search site"
and you may find a tool that's more focused on your specific needs
7. Find a Better Job by Searching for a Great Company Rather Than a Position
Getting a
great job isn't just about doing something you enjoy, but also about
working in a good environment. That means you want to seek out companies
who have a reputation for treating their employees well. You don't have
to apply to Google or Zappos—companies well-known for their great
benefits—but just seek out companies that interest you and do a little
research. All you have to do is call them up and talk to pretty much
anybody. Just tell them this: "I'm thinking about applying for a job at
your company but I wanted to know what it's like to work there. Would
you mind telling me how you like it?" Most people will be happy to share
their opinion, and if they're busy you can always schedule a call
later. If the company sounds good, you've likely just made a friend who
you can call back when you're ready to apply and get some additional
help. It's a double win. In the event this doesn't work as planned,
however, Glassdoor is an online resource that can help you learn about a specific company from people who definitely want to share.
6. Learn to Make Even Your Irrelevant Experience Seem Relevant
I've never gotten a job because my previous work experience was
particularly relevant, but rather because I learned how to spin my past
experience to make it seem relevant. This doesn't mean I lied,
but instead concentrated on tasks in previous positions that were
applicable to the job I wanted to get. If your current job is much
different from the one you want, think about anything and everything
you've done at your current job that's out of the ordinary. Often times
you'll find examples of things that relate to the job you want because
you were always excited to do that kind of work if it presented itself
where you are now. If not, you can always start creating relevant
experience now so you can use it when you're on your interview. For
example, if you work in a non-creative field but want to become a
designer you would have plenty of opportunities. If you make lots of
graphs and flow charts, finds ways to make them more attractive. If your
company is having an outing, ask to design the flyer. When I worked in
customer support, I used to create posters about inside jokes in the
office or images based on funny things customers said. Sometimes I'd
show these at interviews if I needed to demonstrate my Photoshop skills.
As silly as that sounds, it not only demonstrated my capabilities but
also showed how close I was with my team. When you put yourself into you
work, you'll find that your seemingly irrelevant experience can easily
be tailored to most of the jobs you'll apply for. You may have to start
lower than you'd like, but if you work hard you'll work your way up
pretty quickly.
Dressing for the interview doesn't necessarily mean putting on
crisply-ironed formalwear. Depending on the company, they may prefer you
came in your everyday attire or just wore something that shows you can
look nice without overdoing it. If you're not sure what you should wear
to an interview, just call the company and ask to speak with the human
resources department. Let them know you're coming in for an interview
and that you want to know the expected dress code. In most cases,
they'll be happy to help you out. If you have to go in uninformed,
however, business casual is generally a good bet. While nobody really
knows what business casual actually is, you'll generally be safe in a
nice pair of pants and a button down shirt or sweater. Your goal is
really to show that you're capable of grooming yourself and looking
presentable. If your clothing fits, is well-ironed, and isn't something
you'd wear around the house you're probably in good shape. For some
extra assistance, the Dress Code Guide can help you figure out the proper attire.
4. Learn to Read Body Language for a More Successful Interview
Learning to read body language
is helpful in a lot of situations, but understanding the cues you send
out and reading cues from others can be immensely helpful in a job
interview. It's especially important that you come of as pleasant and
charming right off the bat because many decisions are made on the basis of a first impression. The most important thing is to avoid negative body language.
For the most part you just want to avoid nervous ticks like touching
your face and letting your leg become restless. You also don't want to
slouch or sit to rigidly. Basically, your goal is to appear comfortable
but professional. If you can do that, you'll be in good shape.
3. Know How to Give Great Answers to Common Job Interview Questions
What's your greatest weakness? It's an obnoxious question but you'll
hear it on the majority of job interviews in your life, and there are
many others where it came from. (There's plenty of debate on how to answer this question.
I've always found the best strategy is to pick a skill you are actually
bad at that sounds relevant to the job but really isn't. Then you come
across as honest but your weakness won't hurt you.) You have to answer
the questions if you want to get the job, so there are two things you
want to do: understand the motivation behind the questions
and prepare your answers in advance. Understanding the motivation is
generally as simple as putting yourself in the company's shoes. Why
would they want to know your greatest weakness? Probably more to know
how you respond to a question that asks you to be vulnerable than to
actually find out where you can improve. They may also ask because they
want to know if you can realistically gauge your abilities accurately.
Once you consider the motivation behind these common questions it'll be
easier to tailor the answers you want to give. You don't want to script
them out and memorize them in advance, of course, but developing a list of sound bites can help you go in prepared while still being able to provide natural responses.
2. Ask for a Signing Bonus
Congratulations, you got the job! But you might be throwing away an extra month's salary if you don't ask for a signing bonus
before accepting the position. If apply for a competitive job, chances
are the company will really want to hire you if you're chosen and they
may be willing to pay you a little bit extra to get you on board. All
you have to do is ask if they offer a bonus. You're not demanding one,
but simply asking the question. Whether you're considering other options
or not, asking this question will make it seem that way and they'll be
more inclined to offer you that bonus if they really want you. If they
can't, they'll tell you no and there's likely no harm done. It's one of
those low-risk questions that can often yield a high reward.
1. Leave Your Current Job Without Burning Any Bridges
If
you hate your current job, it can be tempting to let everyone know it
when you leave. As cathartic as that may seem, it'll cause you trouble
down the line. You want to leave your current company on good terms. You
never know when you may encounter a coworker again or need to call that
company for information or a favor. Burning bridges simply isn't in
your best interest. If you hate your job so much that you're afraid of
saying the wrong thing, however, you can reference these sample resignation letters and read tips on how to resign gracefully.
Before you quit for real, run your plan by a friend or two to gauge
their reaction. It always helps to have a few outside opinions to help
ensure you don't make a mistake you'll regret.
