Monday, October 17, 2011

Be seen...Get selected!

If you haven’t had much luck with your applications so far, there is something that you may be doing wrong, or something you may not be doing at all. Today, there are so many platforms to get in touch with prospective employers online, and if you have not been exploiting them, it is only your loss.

Social networking websites, professional networking websites and other portals allow you to learn what jobs are there in the market. They give you an opportunity to highlight your skills, let people know that you are looking for a job and allow the right job opportunities to come your way. Just think about it, if the company you wish to work with does not know you exist, how you are going to get a job with them.

So, the first rule of the game is, let them know that you are looking for a job and you have the requisite skills to fit the profile that they may be offering. However, there is a subtle art attached to the process and you cannot blatantly approach them through these mediums. Participating in discussions, publishing papers and making sure that your CV is updated at all times is important.

Another interesting way in which you capture their attention is by hosting a video CV online through Koozba so that you can showcase a variety of skills through one single video resume format. It is easy to do and will hardly take you any time and will help you create a special identity for yourself.



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