The world is evolving, times are changing, and competition is increasing. Everything negotiated now requires to be rightfully earned.
And, one such thing is to be an employee.
In the era of cutthroat competition, what all matters is to come on top of the large and never-ending pool of potential employees who are chasing the same desire as you are.
To be hired by a top-tier firm is the dream that every white-collar aspirant has once seen in their life.
But, the question is how many of them can convert those dreams into a reality, you may think quite a few lads, well I say just the bare minimum.
You may question, when only the bare minimum can access their dream, then what’s the point in trying and slogging unimaginable hours of diligence?
The point is to try but in a manner that guarantees positive results.
And, this piece is regarding the same that will give the much-needed nudge to your hiring chance in the organizations of your own choice.
Babe Ruth the famous American baseball player once said, “don’t let the fear of striking out hold you back”. Those looking to get themselves hired need to keep this saying close to their heart.
Life will not come easy on you nor will someone else do your bidding, it’s just you against the world.
So, there’s no point holding yourself back, rather if you get an opportunity to work for the desired company, you should go all guns blazing to get that job.
Now, coming on to the important part TIPS ON GETTING JOB, ‘how to improve your chances of getting a job.
To answer the question it would require a systematic and strategic process of three stages comprising
1. Pre-Interview Stage
2. Interview Stage
3. Post-Interview Stage
So, to tip the scales in your favour you would want to go through all these three stages and comprehend the gravity of the situation, especially when your future hangs in the balance.
1. Pre-Interview Stage
This stage is the time when you are on the potential company hunt and explore your options by sending your CV and cover letter to your desired companies.
Or it can be when you are selected for the interview and need to appear in front of the company.
Both scenarios will be discussed individually, so first thing first, when you are exploring your options you require certain unsaid protocols and etiquettes to be followed.
Correct Email Tone
Some may consider email writing a lost art but in the corporate world, it’s your first impression.
Before, you have even entered the firm or company to physically make the case for your recruitment. Your email had already said a lot about your character and personality.
So, if your job-seeking email lacks the proper etiquette constituting flawless and eloquent professionalism in your words with unblemished grammar, mostly the impression you have made in simpler terms is poor and unprofessional.
Even the tone of your email has to be kept in check as the Chief Creative Officer of Strategic Interactions David Swink in one of his articles ‘Email and Emotions’ mentioned that the intention with which an email is written and with which it’s received is two different things.
The writer must adhere to the formal email conversational tone as it reduces the scope of misunderstanding.
Furthermore, your email has to be on point containing all the pertinent information but at the same time crisp and short, as the recruiter doesn’t have all day to read it.
The recruiter demands you to be of your utmost seriousness which can be shown by following the above-mentioned point in your email.
Now, coming on to the second scenario, where you have already been shortlisted and the one thing standing between you and the job is an interview,
So, how should you crack it? I could suggest you a plethora of options but what matters is what will work!
It’s your preparation that will be tested and needs to be worked on.
‘Be Prepared’ this two-word phrase is a boon that will help you to overcome the interview process.
Immaculate Appearance
To crack the interview, you need to look like you own it. And, the owning part comes from your demeanour.
In a study conducted by the researchers of the University of Houston and the University of Rice regarding the weightage of appearance in a job interview, they concluded that looks do matter.
Irrespective of the knowledge you possess and the wide spectrum of skill set you own, what is of relevance is your first impression turns out to also be your last impression.
So, coif your hair, trim your nails, wear a well-ironed dress or suit, polish your shoes, and fill yourself with panache and elegance.
Though, it will not guarantee your selection but would scale the odds in your favour.
Background Research
You must have heard knowledge is power, well before going for the interview you need to use this power.
Take some time and know about the company you are going to for the interview, its history, alumni, motto, and what they look for in their candidates.
It will help you to better prepare yourself for questions concerning why you need to work here.
However, don’t forget about your interview panel, knowing about them, their work, and their achievements will be perfect for making a mark in front of them.
Once you know what’s coming to you, it will help you to prepare for a solid defence when it comes to you.
Now, it’s time to move on to the next stage of ‘Interview’.
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2. Interview Stage
It is the stage of communication not only verbal but non-verbal as well.
Your entire appearance with added speech, gestures, semantics, pause, body posture and tone determines what you are and how serious you are about the job.
Non-Verbal Cues
Research has proved and explicitly declared that 93% of communication taking place is non-verbal among which 55% comes from body language and 38% from tone of voice.
The numbers may seem too much, but it’s a fact. Non-verbal cues, especially in an interview, not only play an important role but most of the time determine the outcome of it.
So, when you are called upon for an interview and you are about to enter the room, the first thing you need to do is take a deep breath and calm yourself down.
Your heart must be beating like an engine, your breath would be heavy, and all over your body, you would find your nerves getting jittery. So, it’s essential to keep all of them in check.
These signs ultimately determine your non-verbal cues. For example, unnecessary touching your face while answering questions shows signs of nervousness and lying, and using too much ‘Uhm’, ‘ah’, ‘da’, and ‘hmm’ can show your lack of confidence, and unable to make eye contact can show your timid nature and untrustworthiness, even too much of hand gestures can land you in trouble.
Therefore, it’s pivotal to master your non-verbal communication as it acts as the fill-in-the-blanks to your verbal communication and determines the level of honesty, confidence, and integrity of your demeanour.
Carry yourself with Confidence
Selecting the right suit, pair of shoes, and cologne before the interview can be one thing. But, carrying all of them to perfection on the day of the interview is another.
Your way of carrying a dress, speaks a load of things about yourself and is directly connected to your seriousness for the job.
It’s not that for every interview you require a pristine three-piece suit or a corporate dress, the thing is it should be formal and according to the ambience where you are going for the interview.
As it is rightfully said, you can show your class even in your casuals!
Humility is your Asset
Being polite and humble in an interview is a must for the candidate. You can’t expect the recruiter or interviewer to hire while you are arrogant and adamant.
The class of your character as an employee is observed by the way you deal with difficult questions and the courage you show by saying ‘I don’t know the answer’ rather than beating around the bush and not being ready to be humble.
Human Resource Manager of a top-tier multi-national corporation when asked about what they expect from the candidates who come for the job interview in their company, she replied that they wanted the candidates to have a polite attitude and shouldn’t be consumed by ego, as it hampers the growth of the company.
So, it must be clear to you all how important it is to be modest irrespective of the fact of how knowledgeable you must be, as one thing every recruiter hates is a ‘SHOW-OFF’!
Moving on to the final stage is ‘Post-Interview.
3. Post-Interview Stage
For some, it may be a less significant thing to adhere to and for some, it must not have a direct connection with the process of themselves getting a job.
Still, one needs to understand that whether you get hired or not you must treat others with dignity and respect.
So, it’s your job to send follow-up emails by thanking the company for providing you with the opportunity to appear in the interview.
It will show them how much this job meant for you.
Furthermore, you can initiate a new chain of emails regarding the status of your selection or recruitment.
Sometimes, email can get easily lost over bad connections or Internet glitches so to be better safe than sorry, it’s better to be in touch with the recruiter.
Moreover, you can go out of bounds and ask your recruiter about your shortcomings if you don’t get a job, as it will help you to prepare yourself for the future.
Future Path
Thus, let’s hope this article will aid in your future job endeavors and you will be much better prepared for all of your future interviews.
You need to keep in mind that getting a job opportunity in today’s time is no piece of cake, rather it’s difficult.
So, from now on if you get one, make yourself the promise to give your best and be prepared by following all the three stages of pre-interview, interview, and post-interview.
