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Creative job hunt strategies

By on September 26, 2020
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By Emily S.

It is not that difficult to look for a job with a solid set of foundations: a resume, a cover letter, a firm handshake. However, with increasing competition and more reasonable ways to find candidates for employers, finding a job of your dreams nowadays seems to be a challenging task.

Sometimes getting the job you want means a little creativity and thinking outside the scope of the applicant. Therefore, you should look for a creative strategy and unique ways to get your employer’s attention.

After all, if the hiring manager will look through hundreds, if not thousands, of job applications, it will not hurt to stand out from the crowd. Here are a few ways you can creatively hunt for a job.

Presenting Your Resume

In today’s world, there is no place for generalized or repeated resumes. Therefore, rest assured that your resume pursues a goal that meets the company’s requirements. You can also list the problems and successes of the company in your cover letter.

An old saying says, “dress for the job you want, not for the job you have?” Such a desirable dress code can also work for a resume.

Where you aspire to work for which you do not have the experience, the idea is to choose one of the most bizarre packages: a book-like cover, high-quality paper, and minimalist design. Your care and attention to your resume can highlight your application and put you in for a job interview.

Your resume will advertise you. Thus, presenting it as a video is also a good option, as it does not even require much money. Seeking for professional resume writing services could help you get the most attractive resume out there.

Use Social Media To Your Benefit

It is what many people know, but not many use it effectively. If you don’t have social network accounts yet, such as Facebook, Twitter, etc., you probably don’t have the easiest way to get acquainted with potential employers. Maintaining reliable and complete profiles on social networks can be very important in your job search.

LinkedIn can connect you with other people in your industry who may know about jobs or connect you with people who can do so.

A growing social network can also allow employers to look into your past employment history, learn about your network’s strengths, and get references from past customers or employers. Therefore, you should ensure your profile is comprehensive and descriptive so you can get the most out of it.

You can create a video feed on Youtube and record personal, targeted messages to specific employers and send them private links for viewing. It will allow your identity to shine where paper resumes fail and help you connect more closely with decision-makers.

Create And Promote Your Website

If you offer specific professional services such as writing, baking, design, interior decoration, etc., the best idea is to create a website.

Free platforms such as Blogger and WordPress can make it rather easy to access the Internet in just a few clicks. It is a reliable way to show potential employers that you are ready to move forward, which is essential in almost every industry.

Once you have created an exciting and attractive website, look for cost-effective ways to promote it, such as placing your business cards in local stores where more potential employers can see you.

The first advantage of sending your website to your employer is that they will always have the latest information about you at hand.

If something needs to change on your resume, you can quickly change your website, and each employer will instantly receive updated information about your qualifications.

You could take a step further and create a blog site. It can offer valuable information about your intelligence and industry experience that usually does not shine in a standard cover letter or resume.

Write An Impressive Article About The Company

You do not have to be an experienced journalist for this purpose. With regional newspapers, the Internet, blogs, and other ways to write and publish an article on the Internet is more accessible.

You can write about your employer or highlight the company’s achievements or products. Maybe you will have the opportunity to interview senior professionals, which will be your chance to communicate directly with them at work.

Purchase Google Adwords

Some successful specialists purchased Google Adwords for the names of potential employers they wanted to contact. It is a paid advertising service that permits advertisers to search results ahead of others in Google Search.

You can place ads containing the names of top executives and HR specialists. When these employers search for their brands online, most of them will click on your ads out of pure curiosity.

Make sure the link to your ad is backed-up on a personalized YouTube video or your website so that your future employer can follow it!

Get Out And Speak

One of the easiest and most effective ways to stand out is to come out and talk to potential employers. Communicating with another person face to face is likely to be more memorable than sending emails.

If you desire to work in an office, a large building, or multistory and spacious workplaces, you can ask for a tour. You can claim that you even want to renovate your old office as soon as you can enter.

When looking for a new job, it may help share your feelings with friends, acquaintances, and family members. Communicating with friends is one of the best ways to find a job for which you are suited, and referrals are one of the most reliable and essential sources on which employers depend when hiring. You never know which option may become an excellent opportunity for your career.

Try Contacting Through Phone

If you don’t see any job ads for a company you are particularly interested in, instead of letting your resume get lost in the “piles,” you might think about making a cold call.

You should call or email people at your desired organization after you find their contact information on the company’s website. Ask about upcoming job opportunities and attach a copy of your resume.

When four out of five job openings are closed in today’s market, it can be for you. They also say that people find jobs through people they know, so it is an excellent tool for finding a job.

Hold A Contest

It is another very unique way to land on your favorite job. You could start a chain of emails with your resume, videos you have prepared, links to your blogs or website, and much more you have done to advance your profession.

You should send this email to your friends, relatives, and others in your online arena. You could even offer a cash prize or summer vacation or something like that to the winner – someone who will help you find a job.

To Sum Up

When it comes to job searching, many times, you have to think outside the box. Sometimes, it is necessary to break this box, take it outside, and make a fire out of it.

As more people enter the labor market, pay attention to the various strategies that have been mentioned for you to do everything you can to separate yourself from the crowd. It would help if you had something attractive to get your foot inside the door.

It is time to put your creative mind to work and develop a smart way to market your abilities.

 

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Emily S. is a career consultant with 8 years of marketing experience

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