Tips to Secure Interviews

During and after graduation students send out a lot of resumes every day. Probably you have also consulted the career center at Presley University and probably you have also gotten to interviews too but not landed a job. You have done everything to land a new job but if nothing is working out then you need to look into these factors:  

• No Connections: Having connections in the corporate world are essential to getting a job even bypassing the interview process. To establish a connection, start networking with the like-minded people and tell them about what you are searching for. Spread the word of the lookout for job. Start letting friends or family members know what type of job you want, and see if they know of anyone who may be able to help. If you don't feel your friend or family network is strong enough, start the networking process by going to an event or meet up in your desired industry. Chat up those around you, and make sure to grab business cards and follow up after. Invite your new contacts to coffee (on you), and start building those relationships.

 

• Don’t Know How to Sell Yourself: Your resume is your representation. You need to talk about yourself to stand out of the pile of the resumes and the competition. For this you need to keep a document of accomplishments. Then when you create your cover letter and résumé, highlight those results, rather than list what you did day to day in past positions. Stay confident in your tone, from paper to in person, and continue to describe the results you can bring to the position during your interview as well.

• You're Not Conversational: In case, you make it to the interviews but are not getting any responses then you need to consider interview style. Apart of discussing why you're perfect for the job and highlighting your skills and results in past positions, you'll want to be conversational. Why? Employers want to like you. Likeable people are the best kinds of people to work with. So turn up the charm and enthusiasm. Show that not only are you fully competent, but you'll be interested in your job and get along with your manager and colleagues. Don't be overeager, but make sure to express your passion and commitment. Part of being likable is listening attentively and responding appropriately. Ask questions, and be interested beyond what you've rehearsed in your interview prep. Remember, you are interviewing the employer as much as they are interviewing you. Relax, take a deep breath and just be your amazing, normal self.

It is very tough when you are not getting the job. But by taking a hard look at your job search process, you can ensure that you get further than ever before. By making changes in your network, your sales and your conversational skills, you'll get past the résumé stage, past the first and second interviews and into your very own corner office.