Finding accountant jobs can be a tough task, and job seekers need all the help they can get. So in this blog post we are going to look at some ways in which to market yourself during the job hunting process.
1. Selling yourself
If you think of yourself as a product, you can choose which features and benefits you have that will make a potential employer want to hire you. It may seem a strange concept, but thinking of yourself as a gadget that you want to sell to a certain market can be a great way to think of how to sell yourself.
2. Be confident
The British people can be very bashful when it comes to promoting themselves (maybe not the big brother contestants) and this can be true with some peoples CVs. You need to really sell yourself and talk about your skills and experience and not think take it too personally.
3…… But not cocky
Our tips so far have been to sell yourself and believe in yourself, but some people can do this too much and come across as cocky. There are certain ways you can word things in regards to their tone.
4. Choosing the right audience
You can create a list of businesses and employers you think your skills will benefit and then enquire about whether they have positions open. Professional institutions can provide great information on your target employers that their HR department might not be so forth coming with.
5. Getting your foot in the door
Some people ask to meet up with employees from potential employers in the flesh and talk about things related to the company and the sector in general. If they like you they are likely to give personal recommendations if you apply for a job with the business.
6. Networking
Family and friends are a great way to start networking. Letting them know the type of work you are looking for and what you bring to a business will help them get you in touch with the right people. It is surprising how effective this technique can be in finding a potential employer.
Tags: job hunting, job seeking, recruitment
