subject: Finding The Right Job: You Don't Have To Follow The Rules [print this page] If you're looking for a job, you know how hard the process can be. At times it seems there are more potential employees than there are open jobs. If you think differently, a job search can actually be somewhat pleasant. If you're motivated enough to think outside the box, you may be able to find a job that's the perfect fit for you.
You and millions of other people know the typical steps for finding a job. Until you know one way or the other, you're forced to wait anxiously to hear that you're hired. Does this process really work for you? It never hurts to consider solving a problem in a new way.
Don't react, create. No doubt you're used to applying to a job based on a posting for an open position. On the other hand, it's not often that job-seekers call a business that isn't advertising a position. In this way, you put yourself on the business' radar for now or in the future. Instead of just talking about your general qualifications, another effective strategy is to talk specifically about a business' current issues.
Don't let hiring guidelines turn you away. Companies often advertise for a position and add specifications for potential employees, such as how many years of experience they should have or specific certifications. Stipulations for being hired are often just guidelines that employers use. Don't hesitate to apply even if you don't exactly fit the mold. Companies teach their employees how things should be done, so initial guidelines are only part of the story. Just like the company tells you what it wants, you can tell employers what you have that they may need.
Put a spin on traditional methods. There's nothing wrong with some traditional methods of job hunting as long as you make the process work for you. In today's market, it's important to have a presence in the real world as well as online. Think about ways that you can distinguish yourself from other job-seekers and at the same time network with potential employers and colleagues.
To find a job you have to assess your own individual needs. The most important thing to remember is to make the process work for you no matter what that may be. If you think creatively and go on the offensive, you greatly increase your chance for success.
by: Marlon Jackson
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