How to succeed in your career


FINDING A NEW JOB / STARTING A NEW CAREER

Maybe you're just out of College or High
School, looking for your firstfull-time job.Everything you say, and how you say it,
Maybe you're looking to change careers aftershould  convey  self-confidence.
years in thesame job. Maybe you're just
curious  about  what's  out there. No matter.Awkwardness is in your own head. What are
your accomplishments? Make a listof things
There's only one place to start your search -that you've done that set you apart from
others and then beprepared to talk about
them.
When you're looking for a job, no matter what
form of communication you use,you have onlyPractice this pitch, preferably in front of
30 to 60 seconds to really grab someone. Youthe mirror, to get connected toit and believe
need to get tothe point: Why should a hiringin  it.
manager  hire  you?
This will allow you to feel confident,
Hiring managers are looking for people whocomfortable in your own skin. Peoplewho are
make things happen. Focus yourpitch on yourunemployed or struggling in their careers
accomplishments  and  results.often have a lack ofself-esteem. You need to
feel confident that what you have to offer
Examples  include:someoneis  important.
· In my current position with ABCBe  Prepared
Company, I put together a team to developnew
sales strategies and ultimately increasedWhen selling yourself, prove that you're a
sales  by  $100,000.well-prepared, smart, no-nonsenseperson from
the  get-go.
· I implemented a new process to
handle customer service complaintsAsk well-thought-out, specific questions.
thatimproved customer satisfaction by 50(It's helpful to write them downin advance,
percent.so that you don't forget them under
pressure.)
· I landed a client that my company
had  been  courting  for  five  years.· What's your organization's biggest
challenge?
Your results are what give your pitch the
critical edge, recent grads shouldfocus on· If you could find a star performer,
educational achievements and/or internshipwhere  would  you put her in theorganization?
successes.
· Of all the people you've ever hired,
Be  Confidentwho  was  the  best  and  why?
To get a job offer, you must convince hiringBe prepared to interview the interviewer.
managers  that  they  need  you.Sometimes all it takes to get thehiring
manager's attention is asking the right
Attitude is key: Focus on the positive. Ifquestion or, better still,the right question
you're out of a job or have beenfired, don'tthat no one else has asked.
bring  it  up.



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