Execute Fundamentals to Win in Today's Job Market
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Football is two things: It's blocking and tackling.
Execute the fundamentals and the rest will follow".
They are:
Preparing thoroughly r
Strengthening self-confidence r
Networking consistently
Job seekers who execute these fundamentals will be successful in today's job market.
A job seeker must research:
Industry trends r
Current impact of the economy on the industry r
History, problems, successes and outlook of the company r
Company products r
Competing companies r
Company's reputation in the industry r
Job description and expectations r
Interviewer's background
Information on these subjects can be found in industry journals, company Web sites, annual reports, analyst reports, webcasts on company earnings, and by talking with company employees, competitors and customers.
The investment in time and effort to review this information will pay huge dividends in the interview.
Having gleaned information about the field, company, position and interviewer, a job candidate can begin to think of reasons why he or she is uniquely qualified for this position.
Based on that assessment, the next step is to practice answers to interview questions:
Alone r
With family and friends r
Until you are convinced you are prepared
Once you believe in yourself, believe you are the best candidate for the position, then and only then are you thoroughly prepared for the interview.
A person's self-confidence is rarely static in the job search process.
Yet, an interviewer looks for job candidates that convey self-confidence.
Doing the research and practicing your answers will build your self-confidence.
2 miles.
But they set a goal and followed a daily marathon training schedule.
If setting a goal and following a plan works for running 26 miles, it will work for winning in today's job market.
The third and final fundamental is to network consistently.
Since we change jobs that often, it's a good idea to know where we will find those jobs.
Staying in touch with friends, acquaintances, former employers and employees through phone calls, emails, and/or online social and business networks is a job market fundamental that should be practiced on a daily basis.
And, to repeat the words of Vince Lombardi, "Fundamentals win it.
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