Title: Game - Get that Job!

Get that Job!

Applying for jobs

Q: Attention!

Every wrong answer will set you back 2 questions!

Choose the best way to apply for a job:
- Calling employers (Not good...: In our current job market this is not ideal. Employers are really busy receiving more applications than usual. Rethink and try again.)
- Applying for jobs online
- Handing out my Résume to the employers close to where I live only (Although this is considered a good option, this is not the best one in our current job market conditions. Rethink and try again.)

Applying online

Q: Well done! 👍 Now that you are applying online, what is the best way to increase your chances to be selected for an interview?
- Have a professional Cover Letter and Resume done and use them with all job applications (Although it can be great to have a professional Résume and Cover Letter done, it will never be complete and ideal if you do not take the time to tailor them to the job you are applying for. Rethink and try again.)
- Send my Résume to as many jobs available as possible (This is the reason it may be so difficult for you to land that so desired interview. Rethink and try again.)
- Research the business and the advertised position and tailor my Resume and Cover letter accordingly

Interview

Q: Excellent! 👍 The employer called you for an interview!
Their first question is: 'Tell me something about yourself' then you...
- Highlight the main points of your career (or skill set) that are applicable to the job in question
- Go back to the start of your career (or first job) and provide details of all you've done so far in life (Not ideal: It can be tempting to describe how skilled you are and how much experience you have. But this is not the time to talk endlessly about all your experiences. Rethink and try again.)
- Highlight all your qualifications and achievements (Really?: Well, think again! You may be a high achiever but the employer wants to know what's in it for them! Rethink and try again.)

Last Question

Q: Fantastic work! 👍 Now, you are at the end of the interview.

The employer asks: 'Do you have any questions'?

What do you say?
- What are the benefits of this position? (Careful: No. This is not the ideal time to learn what's in it for you! Rethink and try again.)
- When can I expect to hear from you? (You did it! 👏: Congratulations! You made a great impression and was shortlisted! Within two weeks you get a call from your employer to say that they are sending you a job offer via email. Fantastic work!)
- No, I have no questions, thank you. (Careful: I'm sure you are not that uninterested! Rethink and try again.)

Congratulations 🙌

Congratulations

Credits: Congratulations; by Jill Wellington; 2019; source https://www.pexels.com/photo/sunset-beach-people-sunrise-40815/

Credits: Men in red sweatshirt; by Andrea Piacquadio; 2020; source https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-in-red-crew-neck-sweatshirt-photography-941693/