1. Do not bounce from job to job
As a job seeker, be aware that an inverse relationship exists
between the number of jobs you have had in the past few years and the likely
amount of your next job offer. Bouncing from job to job is a serious red flag
to employers….
This is regardless of whether the job hopping is a true
representation of your professional reliability. Although it looks better if
you left the jobs rather than if you got fired, either is still a clear
negative on your CV.
The best advice I can give to those who have had a few jobs in the
past few years is to be upfront about the issue on either your resume (in the
objective section) or within your cover letter.
Remember to be candid, clearly state that you want a job within an
organization that you can grow with for the years to come and do not make
excessive excuses for your failure to be at each company for longer time
periods.
2. Continue to hit quotas or receiving professional awards
This is much easier said than done as there are many
uncontrollable variables for the job seeker when it comes to this arena. To
maintain hitting your quotas as a sales professional, come to an agreement with
your current employers as to what fair numbers are...though, do it after being
at the company for a little bit.
You'd be surprised as to how firms are willing to negotiate this
aspect of your sales job and how lucrative meeting those numbers will prove to
be at future jobs.
3. Do not have gaps in your resume
Although logic would say that someone unemployed for an extended
period of time is much more eager to get back to work than somebody who has had
10 jobs in the past 12 years, 'tis is not the case. We all want what others
have and prolonged unemployment on one's resume turns employers off.
As a job seeker who has been unemployed for a period of time, what
do you do to fill any gap of unemployment?
I recommend doing some sort of charity work if you can't find the
job right for you. Not only will this show the employer that you have been
active, but the charity may hit home in the HR rep's heart and you can slide in
for an easy interview.
4. Leave jobs on a positive note
Regardless of how much of a pain your boss is, always do your best
to leave your current company with a smile on your face and remain in good
terms with the individuals at your now prior firm.
Remember that those who are smart enough not to get the last word
in, are less likely to receive a bad recommendation killing a lucrative job
offer last minute. When angry, people can be irrational, vindictive and
immature; don't give your now ex-manager reason to act in manners as such.
5. Try to stay in no more than 2 or 3 industries
In any industry, to get over a certain point in salary range, you
must be considered an expert in your respective field. The more niche this
field is, the more lucrative your future job offers are going to be.
For instance, being in media is not likely to warrant as high as
job offer as someone who has the same amount of years in something more
specific such as social media.
After 2 or 3 jobs, you should find an industry that you truly love
and shine in it. Not only will this increase future compensation, but it will
also increase your career longevity as well as the contacts you make within the
vertical and the ability to continuously leverage those relationships.
Additionally, if you're ever looking to relocate, your chances
will be higher possessing a niche expertise.
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