How to be a Good Job Seeker

How to be a Good Job SeekerHow to be a Good Job Seekerafter years in one career or industry or are just unfamiliar with tips and tools needed to secure positions through online applications. The process of finding and securing a job can be stressful and take a toll on your ego, your pocketbook, and your confidence. It doesnt have to be that way. Today, I will talk about five tips I give to our job seekers who are looking for work through. To find a good job, you have to know how to be a good job seeker.Be PatientThis is probably the hardest thing to hear when you are in the job market. My first job, at the local pizza place, only required that I walk in, fill out a one-page application and pick my first day. Todays job market is not that simple. While one job seeker might feel that all of their applications are sitting around in a nebulous office somewhere in the ether, other job seekers feel like online applications open and close too quickly to keep track. Certain industries and jo bs are quick to fill, but the average job stays open for 45 days and the length of time from applying to hiring can be anywhere from 5 days to over 3 weeks. Anticipation is always hard to negotiate when you find the perfect job, but the most productive thing you can do, is to be respectful and patient during the job seeking and hiring process.Be ProfessionalIt seems like were saying this constantly. Being professional goes beyond wearing a great suit or having your hair perfectly styled (not that we knock either of those things you look magnificent) but extends out into the entire persona you bring to your professional image. There are endless amounts of literature, both in print and online, that talk to the importance of how you present yourself. From your phone image to your resume, you must be diligent with the amount of effort you put into marketing yourself. The simplest issues, like typos or noisy backgrounds, can cause irreversible damage to your image.Be PositiveI think my heart breaks at least once a week, from hearing peoples stories. There are so many job seekers and educated professionals that are entering into the workforce right now without any of the tools they need to be successful. Their methods are outdated, their town is in an economic depression, and the hopelessness comes through when I answer the phone. I know I was there before I was hired at, but I found my dream job. We hear from people on a weekly basis that were able to secure agreat flexible jobs through that they would have never expected.Be PoliteJob seeking can be a very frustrating reality with a lot of protocol that needs to be followed to be successful. From LinkedIn to cover letters to social media, you want to make koranvers that you are behaving both professionally and politely. Using follow-up thank you letters to interviewers and showing your best side to an employer will make you more likely to get a follow-up interview, or even your dream job.Be Focused offers a great resource to job seekers by eliminating the pain-point in looking through listings and wondering if you are going to be scammed. Dedicate an hour a day to your job search, stay organized and be thorough in your applications. Tailored cover letters sent to fewer employers have more success than machine-gun applying to multiple employers. Employers can tell who actually want to work for them against who is just looking for work everywhere. Discipline is expected with employment so channel that into a job search and you will find much better results.As summer starts up and schedules change, there is no need to put your job search on vacation. There are plenty of jobs on that could match you up with a highly regarded career and astonishing flexibility to enjoy the beautiful weather.