subject: Bend The Rules A Little To Get The Right Job [print this page] Have you ever felt like giving up your search for a great job and just settling instead? It may seem like there just aren't that many opportunities out there for you. Conversely, looking for a job can be a great time for challenging yourself and expanding your mind. An inspired attitude could be just the thing you're missing in your quest for a job.
Finding a job is a process that many people are accustomed to and may practice several times throughout their life. After that you most likely have to sit around and hope for a call that means good news. Does this process really work for you? If you want a head start on other job-seekers, take a look at these options.
Go on the offensive. The typical action is to contact a company in response to some ad that you've seen advertising an open position. On the other hand, it's not often that job-seekers call a business that isn't advertising a position. Taking the initiative is a desirable quality, and you demonstrate that upfront by calling a business on your own. Remember to read up on the the company's current issues. An employer may realize that you're a good fit to immediately deal with those issues.
Your qualifications are always an asset. Job-seekers are too often scared away from jobs because they don't have every prerequisite in an ad. Many specialized positions require certification of some kind, but for most others there is no requirement. Even if you don't meet every criterion, apply for a job if it's one that you really want. What many ads don't tell you is that companies train all their employees in some way. Also, employers may find that you have helpful abilities that they didn't initially seek out.
Put a spin on traditional methods. Looking for a job using proven methods can be successful, but it doesn't have to be the only way. Classified ads are useful, but it's also a good idea to try online job searches. Also, try creative approaches like designing a website or uploading video that lets you give your profile.
A job hunt is just as unique as you. A job hunt only has to be tailored to one person, and that person is you. If you think creatively and go on the offensive, you greatly increase your chance for success.
