You have a job interview coming up and you are excited about the opportunities it has to offer. Now, all you need to do is to ensure you get the job offer. That's the hard part it seems in today's economy. No matter how many interviews you have or how well you think they went, you never get that call back. It could be you and your actions that are contributing to the lack of communication from your would-be employer. You can do something about it.
Are You Applying to the Right Job?
Perhaps you really do not have the job skills necessary for this position. You may find that this is not the job set for you because you do not have the advanced training necessary. Take the time to really look at what you are doing and determine if this is the right place to interview, type of job to interview for and even the right industry for you to work in. If you don't have the job skills or your heart isn't in the search, you will not get the job offer.
Are You Calling Them?
If the job interview went well, there's no reason why you shouldn't be picking up the phone and calling the interviewer to ask about the application. Chances are good you will get more attention if you do call them back to follow up. Do this three to five business days after the initial job interview. This shows you are interested and serious about the job. That's something employers want to see.
Apply Through Your Network
If there's too much competition in your industry, which is quickly becoming a problem in many industries today, it may be time to turn to your network instead of the job sites for help locating the perfect job interviews. You need to find people who you know who can help you to get your foot in the door. Be sure to use both your personal and professional network to do this. It will pay off in the long term.
As you take on those job interviews and start networking with the people around you, it is important to remain confident. If you come into any job interview already defeated and feeling sorry for yourself, there's no employer who is going to call you back for a job offer. Be the proactive, positive, and motivated go-getter instead.
Todd Bavol is the President and CEO of Integrity Staffing Solutions. Integrity Staffing Solutions is a national staffing firm assisting individuals and corporations in making the right employment fit. To view job openings in Warehouse, Professional and Administrative positions, visit the Integrity Staffing Solutions web site at http://www.integritystaffing.com/.
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