8 tips to “shine” on the job market

When you are not the only job seeker in a crowd of applicants, any advantage that makes you stand out can also bring about the job. Every detail is important, from cover letters to thanks after the interview…

Ra Tet is a time when many job seekers, and hot positions, the level of competition is also high. The key to success is many, but maybe the things ViralHire says below will really help you knock out other candidates.

Are you ready to shine in your own way?

1. Patience
Patience when unemployed is not easy, but is necessary for good opportunities, and for your own psychological health.

Assume that waiting to be hired is normal, so set the right expectations so as not to be discouraged while looking for a job.

2. Polishing CV
Perhaps more than ever, the New Year is when you are full of excitement to create your CV to best express yourself. Your CV is the top of the table to be able to reach the next interview. 

One of the most common errors in a CV is spelling and grammar errors, and employers can lose sympathy immediately no matter how impressive your experience is. Ask someone with experience to preview.

3. Impressive interview
Today, many companies choose to interview online via video call. This type of interview can somewhat limit your personality, enthusiasm and potential. You need elements such as: perfect location, reasonable costume, enthusiasm but not too momentum, body language… so please preview mistakes when interviewing online to be careful.

When the interview is over, don't forget to thank you. Then thank you again via a simple email.

Make an impressive, professional image on the internet

4. Personal brand enhancement
Since you don't see you in real life, employers will be looking for you on the internet for additional evaluation grounds. That is why it is necessary to build a personal brand and check your presence on the internet regularly. LinkedIn profiles with a professional photo, attractive headlines and bullet points of strong experience are not enough. Check out ViralHire's specific suggestions.

5. Strong network connectivity
People you know may be the key to opening up new job opportunities. In addition to tracking events online seminars, virtual job fairs, workshop… you should also build networks through LinkedIn and other social networks. Try reviewing new ways to build relationships on different platforms.

6. Volunteer work and internship
Volunteering and internships can make an unexpected impression on employers.

Examples: 3 months of interviews to find a pet owner for a dog and Cat Rescue Center can help you practice patience, thoughtfulness, questioning skills and the ability to evaluate people – Bright factors for the position of HR professional. Or the position of captain of the local sports team shows the ability to organize personnel, resilience and ambition to achieve goals.

7. Learning
A new skill, language, or quality certificate can make you a “golden candidate” in the hiring village.

Learn constantly to be a potential candidate

It's even better when employers see you have the ability to quickly apply advanced features of modern technology. The wider the opportunity to reach out to employers on various platforms, the more you demonstrate creativity and innovation in the job. Using the Share Profile tool is an example.

8. Flexible
Many people spend years pursuing the career they have outlined, but the COVID-19 pandemic shows that nothing is “immutable”, and in the volatile job market, too, you have to be flexible. That doesn't mean you have to change your entire initial career orientation. But take the time to re – evaluate the job market, current skills, and try to set out other career possibilities-even temporarily.

Even if it is impossible to find the dream job always and immediately, then consider this an opportunity to train patience, flexibility and upgrade yourself to the best version. “There is a river, there is a time,” you cannot know when the opportunity will come.

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