A couple of months ago, I made a presentation to a group of financial executives, in which I presented a set of key concepts for accelerating a job search.
In my most recent issue of Career Tips, I did a deep dive into Critical Concept #1, Show Your Energy.
Nothing kills a search (or a career) more than a lack of passion. This is true at every stage, from the initial tentative conversations with potential networking contacts, to the very end of the interview process and salary negotiation.
I should expect you to be much more excited than I am about your target, and about you as an outstanding candidate, at least until I get to know you. So what does it mean if you walk into a situation appearing unenthusiastic, bored, depressed, or lacking confidence in your ability to do the job?
I don't mean that you need to jump up and down telling me that you are the best thing since sliced bread. And you don't have to tell me that the job I have to offer is the most perfect job for you,and has been your dream job since you were twelve.
I do mean that you have to show true engagement and interest. You have to seem like the target you are shooting for is one you really want. You have to have shown enough interest to have done substantial research into the sector, industry, particular companies, and especially the key challenges someone in that job would face. And when you come in for the interview,you darn well better be able to demonstrate your passion through all of the things you have learned ahead of time about my company and the open position!
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Other topics I covered in this most recent issue include:
John
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