We’re halfway through the year and now is a good time to reassess your job hunting strategy. If your dream job is still elusive, now is a good time to take a deep breath, relax a little and let HospitalDreamJobs.com help you identify ways to finally land the interview and hear those wonderful words: You’re hired.
Competition remains tough in many markets including healthcare. Your edge is that healthcare is one of the fastest growing career fields in the country. Stay patient – it can be a long process. There are many things you can implement in your job search and MSN Careers provides 10 tips to help you successfully find the right job.
1. Create a job-search strategy.
Stop using the shot gun approach. Employers don’t like receiving resumes from candidates who have no business applying for the job. Carefully read postings and determine whether you can do the listed requirements if you started tomorrow. Additionally, tailor your resume to a job’s requirements and spend time preparing individualized resumes and cover letters.
2. Define your goals.
Yes, you want a pay check but a career should be more than that. Define what you want and what you offer then you can be a better job seeker by applying for jobs that align with your goals and aspirations.
3. Diversify your search.
Online job boards are a good way to find jobs but career specific job boards like HospitalDreamJobs.com are better. If you’re looking for a career in healthcare whether it’s in the ER or behind the scenes in the IT department, HospitalDreamJobs.com is the best place to be. Like us on Facebook too!
4. Evaluate your skills and add more.
If you’re a little behind the times or your skills are rusty based on what you are seeing, brush up through online courses or community classes.
5. Be unique.
Your application won’t be competing against a handful of others. In all likelihood, dozens if not a hundred applicants will look to get their foot in the door for one job. So be unique. Find the name of the hiring manager or someone who leads the department you’re looking to get into. LinkedIn is a terrific way to discover this information. Reach out to him or her with an introduction and let them know you’ve applied.
6. Listen.
Job searching is tedious and you can get so focused you may stop looking at the big picture. Pay attention to how employers are communicating about jobs and how you can speak to them in their own language. Connect with other job seekers or career experts and see what methods you can adopt.
7. Set goals.
Don’t focus on the one big goal of finding a job. Break it down into smaller, more manageable goals which will set you up for success and less frustration. Chose monthly or even weekly goals like joining a professional organization or volunteering which will help you meet new people.
8. Prepare for anything.
Always be ready. You can never predict when a phone call will come your way so be ready for an interview at any time. Know five examples that demonstrate your best qualities so you can rattle them off without batting an eyelash. Rehearse for interviews with friends or mentors so you don’t “wing it.”
9. Positive thinking can lead to positive results.
Believe it or not your job search is a method of learning. You’ll be frustrated at times but aren’t we all at some point in a job as well? The more positive you are the more people will go out of their way to help you.
10. Stay balanced.
Job searching can be exhausting. Create a schedule so you don’t burn out. Job searching can feel like a job in itself so treat it like one. Make time for yourself, spend time with friends and family and stay active.
HospitalDreamJobs.com is the best place on the web for finding the ideal health care career. Whether you are just starting out, looking for a fresh start or wanting a career change stick with HospitalDreamJobs.com. We compile tens of thousands of the best jobs in healthcare nationwide.
Original article: Top Ten Job Search Tips
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