Developing branding strategies to support Low Skilled Unemployed
Finding a new job can be a challenging experience for everyone. If you find yourself among the unemployed and you are willing to change the situation, you can make the job search a bit easier if you use proactive strategies for finding a new job. The good news is that you are looking in the right place, as we will provide you with useful tips and tools to prepare your candidacy and increase your chances of landing in a job.
Here some tips for finding a job at any career level:
- Check your attitude – the longer you´re out of work, the more anxious and insecure you may be. This can hurt your chances to land in a job. If anxiety or even depression is significant, don´t be afraid of looking for counselling. If this is not the case, relax; clear your mind, so you know the right actions to take.
- Be clear on what you want – take your time to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses and the type of work you enjoy doing. What do you want in a job?
- Research your target employers – it´s good to know what companies are active in the field where you´re looking for and what are their values, company culture, etc.
- Tailor your CV to each job – your CV is the most critical tool in a job search. Try to have an achievement oriented CV. Make sure you include the words and phrases of the job description in your CV. The recruiter has only few seconds to identify your skills!
- Keep record of the applied jobs: this will help you recalling the position and where you have been invited for an interview
- Network! Cultivate your contacts, people who you know and want to help you in finding a job. Don´t be afraid to ask for a referral.
- Don´t rely on online platforms only. Don´t be afraid to contact companies directly.
- Develop examples and stories where you can showcase your skills in interviews: this will help you demonstrate your skills, achievements and passions.
- Prepare for your job interview: practice your interview with a friend or in front of a mirror. The more prepared you are for an interview, the more comfortable you will be and the more likely you will succeed.
- Don´t be defensive about unemployment. You have been out of work for a while? So what. You won´t be the only one. Don´t hide the fact that you have been unemployed, talk about the projects you have done and what you are learning.