even miserable) days in the office or you could set aside some time
and get a better job.
Here are ten great tips to help you put together a great application,
ace the interview, and ultimately work for a company you'll love
rather than hate.
Note: This week's top 10 list is more in the order of the process of
getting a new job than a ranking of the best tips.
10. Put Together a Resume That's Actually Compelling
While I'm no fan of the resume—as they're often documents skimmed
rather than read—they're still requested by the majority of jobs
you'll come across. You don't want to reinvent the wheel, but a little
creativity can set you apart and help you stand out from the pool.
Online tools can be of great help when it comes to creating something
a little less ordinary. Visualize.mecan create an attractive
infographic. Sites like Re.vu and Zerply help you create professional
landing pages that can serve as digital resumes.
About.me and Flavors.me can be tailored to do the same.
Use the tool that suits you best and make sure your page or resume
stands out. Often times it is just as simple as choosing the right
font and color. It doesn't take much to make a resume look nice, so
put in that little additional effort to keep yours from ending up in
the generic pile.
9. Ensure Your Resume Isn't Filled with Common Words and Redundant Phrasing
When writing your resume, you don't want to use the sort of language
that'll make you sound like everyone else. That means avoiding
overused terms(e.g motivated, innovative, dynamic) and cliche
phrases(e.g. detail oriented, team player, excellent communication
skills). Also, terms like "references available upon request" are
implied statements, waste space, and do not need to be on your
resume. It helps to read your resume from bottom to topto help catch
errors, and when you're done you can run it through RezScoreto find
out where you can still improve.
Avoid These Overused Phrases to Make Your Resume Stand Out
We've shown you a few phrases to avoid to keep your resume relevant,
and this week business…
8. Search Unconventional and Career-Specific Job Sites
If you don't know where you want to work you're obviously going to
have to search for some options., but you'll be looking for a needle
in a haystack if you go to popular sites like Monster.com and Craigs
list.
That isn't to say they won't have a great job here and there, but
you'll find yourself wading through a lot of undesirable positions
just to find the ones you want. Instead of going the traditional
route, try an unconventional job site like OneDayOneJob.com, which
sends opportunities to your email inbox every day. SimplyHired is a
seemingly standard job search, but it aggregates listings directly
from company web sites and other locations so you're not just pulling
directly from one big pool.
TweetMyJobs will handle the searching for you. Just tell it what kind
of job you want and it'll text, tweet, and email options to you as
they're discovered. Even if you're several years out of college, you
may also want to look at any job listings provided to alumni.
Even if over qualified for the jobs being offered, you'll learn about
companies that are friendly to graduates of your school. You can look
on the company's site for more suitable positions and apply for those.
Alternatively, you can focus on sites that target the specific kind of
job you want. For example, Dice.com is a good option for tech-related
jobs and Authentic Jobsis a great option for designers and
developers. Conduct a web search for the type of job you're looking
for and the term "job search site" and you may find a tool that's more
focused on your specific needs.
7. Find a Better Job by Searching for a Great Company Rather Than a Position
Getting a great job isn't just about doing something you enjoy, but
also about working in a good environment. That means you want to seek
out companies who have a reputation for treating their employees well.
You don't have to apply to Google or Zappos—companies well-known for
their great benefits—but just seek out companies that interest you and
do a little research.
All you have to do is call them up and talk to pretty much anybody.
Just tell them this:
"I'm thinking about applying for a job at your company but I wanted to
know what it's like to work there. Would you mind telling me how you
like it?" Most people will be happy to share their opinion, and if
they're busy you can always schedule a call later. If the company
sounds good, you've likely just made a friend who you can call back
when you're ready to apply and get some additional help. It's a double
win. In the event this doesn't work as planned, however, Glassdoor is
an online resource that can help you learn about a specific company
from people who definitely want to share.
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