FIVE (5) QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF BEFORE APPLYING FOR THAT JOB!
Before you spend another minute filling out yet another tedious online application, ask yourself the following questions to make sure it's worth your time:
1) Does the role fit into my long-term career plans?
2) Do I meet the job requirements?
3) What do I know about the company culture?
4) Are there advancement opportunities in this position that fit my career goals
5) Have I customized my resume and cover letter?
Always be strategic with the job positions you apply for
Have a great weekend!!! π€π€
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Before you spend another minute filling out yet another tedious online application, ask yourself the following questions to make sure it's worth your time:
1) Does the role fit into my long-term career plans?
2) Do I meet the job requirements?
3) What do I know about the company culture?
4) Are there advancement opportunities in this position that fit my career goals
5) Have I customized my resume and cover letter?
Always be strategic with the job positions you apply for
Have a great weekend!!! π€π€
#careertips #careermatters #careeradvice #careergoals
Today On: CAREER GAP
Ever heard of the term "Career Gap" or wondering what it means for one to make a decision to leave their job to go pursue other intetests.....that is considered taking a career gap
What is Career Gap?
Career gap is the period of time spent away from your last job to pursue other interest or change of lifestyle.
Taking time off your job is another opportunity for you to learn new skills which may boost your soft skills that you can use in the future when you decide to back to the job market.
While there are varous reasons for one to take the gap, here are the most common reasons:
πΈFurthering your studies
πΈRaising children
πΈSabbatical
πΈTravelling
πΈTemporary illness
Many people struggle when it comes to gaining the confidence to apply for jobs when they are ready to go back to the market because of the gap.
So how do one best deal with the career gap when job searching?
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Be honest and upfront with it. Explain the gap so that you are always prepared
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Include the gap in your CV/resume
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Tailoring your CV for every role you are applying for increases your chances to succeed, the same way with your career gap. Align the skills you aquired during your gap years to roles you applying for
Dont let that gap stop you from applying!
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Ever heard of the term "Career Gap" or wondering what it means for one to make a decision to leave their job to go pursue other intetests.....that is considered taking a career gap
What is Career Gap?
Career gap is the period of time spent away from your last job to pursue other interest or change of lifestyle.
Taking time off your job is another opportunity for you to learn new skills which may boost your soft skills that you can use in the future when you decide to back to the job market.
While there are varous reasons for one to take the gap, here are the most common reasons:
πΈFurthering your studies
πΈRaising children
πΈSabbatical
πΈTravelling
πΈTemporary illness
Many people struggle when it comes to gaining the confidence to apply for jobs when they are ready to go back to the market because of the gap.
So how do one best deal with the career gap when job searching?
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Be honest and upfront with it. Explain the gap so that you are always prepared
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Include the gap in your CV/resume
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Tailoring your CV for every role you are applying for increases your chances to succeed, the same way with your career gap. Align the skills you aquired during your gap years to roles you applying for
Dont let that gap stop you from applying!
#careermatters #Getajobwithcareermatters #jobsearching #jobsearchingtips #jobsearchstrategy #jobhunting #jobhuntingtips #jobseeker #jobseekertips #careers #careergap #careergoals #careersuccess #Careerdevelopment #careercoaching #careercoach #jobs #hiring #recruitment #hr #cvrevamp #cvreview #CVwritingtips #resumewritingtips #resumerevamp
Job searching without having plan is like starting a business and start selling as the first step
Having a strategy not only guarantees a chance of you landing your dream job but it also eliminate the overwhelming feeling of dealing with multiple rejections at the beginning stages of your job search
Here is the 6 step process we use with our clients when developing their Job Search Strategy and made things simple for them and most importantly has transformed their mindset on how to job search like a pro π» SWIPE βΆβΆβΆ
Discount for the Specialized Job Mail and Placement (SJMP) is still ON. Get a job within 90 days
Send a DM via: https://wa.me/message/C4AXNKMHZKVVA1
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Having a strategy not only guarantees a chance of you landing your dream job but it also eliminate the overwhelming feeling of dealing with multiple rejections at the beginning stages of your job search
Here is the 6 step process we use with our clients when developing their Job Search Strategy and made things simple for them and most importantly has transformed their mindset on how to job search like a pro π» SWIPE βΆβΆβΆ
Discount for the Specialized Job Mail and Placement (SJMP) is still ON. Get a job within 90 days
Send a DM via: https://wa.me/message/C4AXNKMHZKVVA1
#jobsearchtips #jobsearchstrategy #jobsearching #jobseeker #jobseeking #jobseekertips #jobhunting #jobhuntingtips #careers #careergoals #careersuccess #Careerdevelopment #careerguidance #careeradvisor #careeradvice #careercoach #careercoaching #careerstrategist #networking #skills #hiring #jobs #cvrevamp #cvwriter #CVwritingtips #mondaymotivation
We are intentional about your goals and everything you want to achieve. This is why we want to know, What is your dream job?
This will give us an idea on how we can step in to be of help to you.ππ½
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This will give us an idea on how we can step in to be of help to you.ππ½
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Figuring out what you want to do with your career is tough π°
With so many options and possibilities available, it is important to reflect on your career values, network and try lots of new things π
The Big Question:
What are you passionate about and what are you currently doing?
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With so many options and possibilities available, it is important to reflect on your career values, network and try lots of new things π
The Big Question:
What are you passionate about and what are you currently doing?
Share with us in the comments π
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We're always wondering if we're actually improving or taking the necessary steps to further ourselves in our career, but not all successes need to be major milestones in life. π
Here are a few simple ways to know whether you're doing well in your career! π
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Here are a few simple ways to know whether you're doing well in your career! π
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