15 Job Seekers Share the Best Job Search Advice

15 Job Seekers Share the Best Job Search Advice15 Job Seekers 4Market yourself.Be proactive- market yourself as if you were marketing a business (brand you). Take time to quantify your talents and learn to speak comfortably regarding accomplishments. Create a job search system for introducing, applying, and following up on leads/interviews. Plan your work, work your plan- a job search IS a job. Treat yourself to free or low-cost perks to reward effort, you earned it CindyApply even if youre not fully qualified.Just apply. You may not be the best candidate or have all the requisite qualifications, but youll never get a job if you dont try. NargisJob search like its your job.Approach your job search like it is a 9 to 5 job. Put in the time each day. Think about yourself in terms of skill sets, not as a title teacher, lawyer, etc. Mary LouUse informational interviews to network.Schedule informational interviews as a means to really assess whether a given field/position is right for y ou and to expand your network. Also, pay it forward. Become a go GIVER and by doing so, you will be able to pour into someone elses life in a positive way and get the focus/stress off of concentrating on yourself all the time. A great way to begin this type of proactive giving is to send job listings to others who you think would be a good fit for positions you come across in their field. BrittanySet yourself apart with letters of recommendation.Something I learned applying for jobs that I would advise other people applying for positions is try to set yourself apart from the other applicants. Ive been successful at doing this by sending letters of recommendations or letters written by my clients that Ive saved in all my jobs where they wrote about my work. This is a way to market yourself without you being the one talking about yourself and it speaks volumes when you have evidence of what customers had to say about you. ChrystalKnow yourself and what you want.Be authentic, know yo urself- strengths and weaknesses. Be aware of the kinds of job responsibilities and tasks you enjoy and those that you dont enjoy so much. Know what you are looking for in an employer and position. Focus on opportunities that are a good fit. Be congruent in expressing who you are and your accomplishments on your cover letter, resume, and during the interview. The whole while, be yourself KarenPump yourself up and stay positive.Bring positive energy and do something ahead of time that makes you feel invincible when interviewing. Always be able to talk about the situation, your actions, and the results. Its always good to write down your answers and practice in front of a mirror or even record yourself. CyndiFollow up on applications.Consistent follow-up and a sample business plan for new position. JohnShowcase your abilities.Never turn down an opportunity to show your ability. Often times, someone will not make themselves available or turn down a new project because it is not part of their current job description. Dont be afraid to out-do expectations. Eventually your title and pay will catch up KaraTake care of yourself.Keep things in balance and make sure that you are taking care of yourself. Dont get discouraged and remember that most jobs come when you least expect them. PatryceFocus on the employers needs.Its not about you and your needs, its all about them and their needs, so sell yourself accordingly Do your research, and not just about the company, but also the industry, the salary, the history of the role, current and former employees in similar roles. Network, network, network You could be talking to your next employer at your local hair salon, grocery store, or gym Most importantly, have fun Yes, searching for a job can and should be fun DanielleNever stop job searching, even when youre employed.Always be looking. Give your employer full effort and respect that relationship, but dont put off updating your resume until youre out of a job. Resume s should always be accurate and up-to-date, and you should know what is available in your area. Nothing is a guarantee, so be ready for anything JuliRemember to laugh.Keep a sense of humor. It lets you bounce back more readily for rejection and provides relief from the stress of looking for a job. JeannineCustomize your resumes and cover letters.Stand out by including a unique and concise cover letter with your resume for each and every job write the cover letter so it can stand on its own. This is your chance to tell the hiring manager how you would be the best fit for that specific job. If someone were to only read the first few sentences, write what you would want them to know about you and be specific when it comes to accomplishments and/or reasons why they should hire you. This is essentially a way for the person reading it to gauge who you are as a person through what you write and how well you write it AshleyLook em in the eye.Always make eye contact with the person interv iewing you. Be confident in yourself and what you have to offer the company StephanieGo through the whole interview in your mind.Mentally think through your interview. Research the company and prepare some intelligent questions in advance. Anticipate questions they may ask, including the open-ended ones that require you to give examples of how you handled work situations. Practice an interview with a friend or family member. Even if it is a phone interview, sit up straight and pretend you are in the room. Your confidence and thoughtful preparation will be evident. ChristineReaders, whats the best job search advice you have to offer? Leave a comment below