How to succeed in your career


FINDING A NEW JOB / STARTING A NEW CAREER

Maybe you're just out of College or Highbeenfired, don't bring it up.
School, looking for your firstfull-timeEverything you say, and how you say it,
job. Maybe you're looking to changeshould convey self-confidence.
careers after years in thesame job.Awkwardness is in your own head. What
Maybe you're just curious about what'sare your accomplishments? Make a listof
out there. No matter.things that you've done that set you
There's only one place to start yourapart from others and then beprepared to
search -talk about them.
When you're looking for a job, no matterPractice this pitch, preferably in front
what form of communication you use,youof the mirror, to get connected toit and
have only 30 to 60 seconds to reallybelieve in it.
grab someone. You need to get totheThis will allow you to feel confident,
point: Why should a hiring manager hirecomfortable in your own skin. Peoplewho
you?are unemployed or struggling in their
Hiring managers are looking for peoplecareers often have a lack ofself-esteem.
who make things happen. Focus yourpitchYou need to feel confident that what you
on your accomplishments and results.have to offer someoneis important.
Examples include:Be Prepared
· In my current position with ABCWhen selling yourself, prove that you're
Company, I put together a team toa well-prepared, smart,
developnew sales strategies andno-nonsenseperson from the get-go.
ultimately increased sales by $100,000.Ask well-thought-out, specific
· I implemented a new process toquestions. (It's helpful to write them
handle customer service complaintsdownin advance, so that you don't forget
thatimproved customer satisfaction by 50them under pressure.)
percent.· What's your organization's
· I landed a client that mybiggest challenge?
company had been courting for five· If you could find a star
years.performer, where would you put her in
Your results are what give your pitchtheorganization?
the critical edge, recent grads· Of all the people you've ever
shouldfocus on educational achievementshired, who was the best and why?
and/or internship successes.Be prepared to interview the
Be Confidentinterviewer. Sometimes all it takes to
To get a job offer, you must convinceget thehiring manager's attention is
hiring managers that they need you.asking the right question or, better
Attitude is key: Focus on the positive.still,the right question that no one
If you're out of a job or haveelse has asked.



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