Reinvent yourself for today's competitive job market
ALTHOUGH these are tough economic times, companies will still hire people. Retirements, career switches, relocations – the many reasons workers have left jobs in the past, will continue through 2009 and beyond. You should expect more competition for the
By Vision Reporter
ALTHOUGH these are tough economic times, companies will still hire people. Retirements, career switches, relocations – the many reasons workers have left jobs in the past, will continue through 2009 and beyond. You should expect more competition for these open positions, but your job search should not stop. The same old rules apply The way you conduct a job search is not going to change dramatically. If you are employed and plan to change jobs soon, do not give up without a plan. It’s not good to be jobless if you can help it. Always be aggressive.
The market is tougher There are fewer jobs, more candidates and hiring managers are more careful. So a candidate has to distinguish him/herself more from the competition.
Planet Lubowa, the author of How to Easily Get Jobs, says: “Job hunting is about getting noticed by employers.â€
Also, carry a portfolio of reports you have written demonstrating your skills or a 30-60-90 day plan about what you will do during the first 90 days of your employment. Speak to the company’s customers to find out how its perceived. No luxury for error Because companies do not have the budgets they had a year or two ago, they cannot waste time or money on finding a replacement who is less than perfect or at least close to perfect. Peter Sematimba, an entrepreneur, says: “Everything in your interview matters – your dress, your speech, your manners – and employers can be unforgiving in this market, especially when they still have plenty of candidates to choose from.â€