5 Ways to Increase Your Value in the Eyes of an Employer In today’s tough job market it is crucial that you do whatever you can to make yourself stand out to potential employers. Being able to show your value to an employer is important and so in this article we’ve outlined some tips to help you think this through: 1) How good has your education been? Does your education correspond to the requirements mentioned in the job opening? If so, this is a great starting point and puts you in a strong position to be considered as a candidate for the role. There are many elements that one has to fulfil in order to meet the requirements of a job spec and role but the value of a good education is still high and should not be underestimated. 2) What if you do not have a good academic background or education? If this is the case, your experience is crucial. Make sure that you include the experiences that you have gained to date in your CV, cover letter and application in order to outline your achievements and get these across. 3) What else can you mention? Training courses and qualification courses that you completed can be useful if they are relevant to the job that you are applying for. Take the opportunity to mention the things that you have done which show that you have are deeper understanding of what’s expected in the role and of the industry that you are trying to get into. What activities have you been involved in, what courses have you taken, what do you subscribe to, what groups have you joined? These are the types of things that can signify your commitment to your field of interest. 4) What can you do in the interview? Before the interview, make sure that you have researched the company and the role thoroughly. Read as much as you can about the job, the people interviewing you, what’s going on with the company and try to get a good understanding of the organisation’s world. At the job interview, make sure that you mentioned any key projects or tasks/activities that you may have been in which show you have the skills required to do the job well. Make it obvious that you are willing to do what it takes to get the job done and that you are passionate about it and in the company. Listen hard as well as talking and describing your particular experiences. Also think about questions to ask that will help your understanding but also show that you are curious and want to know more. 5) What else should I think about? Make sure that you have thought about some basic questions that may come your way like: Describe your working experience What are your best features? Why should they choose you? How can you be useful to their company? What do you expect to gain from the collaboration with them? Try to be calm and relaxed when you go to an interview. Show confidence. Speak clearly and slowly. Answer all questions carefully and thoroughly and good luck!
Posted on: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 08:52:48 +0000
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