Landing a job in a down economy can be extremely difficult, especially if you happen to be much older. Times are rough and budgets are tight from large companies all the way down to the mom and pop shops. The unemployment rate is the highest it has been since the great depression. And for those unlucky workers who are out of a job and don’t have enough money to make it through the next few months, now is the time to shine and stand out in that interview.
Having a stellar resume just isn’t enough to land you jobs anymore. There are over 12 million other Americans looking for a job so standing apart from the crowd is crucial now more than ever. There are many key things to do as preparation for a job interview, such as the following:
1. BE PROACTIVE
2. Network
3. Call your friends, families, and former colleagues about opportunities
4. Perfect your resume-short and to the point
5. Prepare for the interview by researching the company-be ready to talk about the industry of the job you are applying for
6. Hone your Communication skills
7. Demonstrate how you will impact the company with your position within the first 30 days
8. Be Confident
Once you land the job it doesn’t mean that you set, it can be taken from you if you do not perform. This is why it is important to put forth 110% effort onto the job and let your boss know that you are constantly thinking outside the box. One example is of a man who, on CNN.com, said that he would periodically send his boss interesting news articles with a few comments.
Sources:
http://money.cnn.com/2009/03/27/news/economy/yang_jobhunters.fortune/index.htm
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/09/29/cb.job.searching.recession/index.html
http://blogs.wsj.com/laidoff/2009/11/09/advice-seeking-work-at-a-small-company/?mod=blogmod
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