Whatever job you are looking for, the reason should be due directly to your desire, and not the advice of friends and relatives! Applicants dream of getting a place in a highly ranked organization, because they are attracted by a decent salary, social guarantees provided by the company and various bonuses.
However, in reality, everything is different: wages in top companies are often lower than the market, and small organizations, on the contrary, promise more acceptable wages, because they need to attract young talented people to work.
If the prestige of a TOP company is more tempting for you than earnings, let's figure out how to get a job in it. Below we will give some tips that applicants should listen to.
Choosing an employer is a crucial moment
- Before you start your job search, make a list of organizations where you plan to get a job, and carefully study the reviews about them. Next, make a list of the pros you'll get working for each of these companies. Before you write a resume, you should understand exactly how you see yourself in each organization in three months. With the help of this simple technique, you will initially weed out the companies that do not suit you, and from the remaining choose the one that you like the most.
- Study as much information as possible about the company in which you dream of working. Find out everything you can, from the founder of the company to the philosophy of the organization. With this knowledge, you will be able to stand out among hundreds of other candidates.
- Try to understand how the company works from the inside. Be sure to find out how and on what the organization makes a profit. You can even purchase the goods of this company, talk to managers and thus understand what exactly your value in the desired position can be.
During the interview, the knowledge gained will play into your hands.
Look for job not only on special services
It is important to remember that not all employers act according to the standard scheme, placing job ads exclusively on job search sites. Below we will look at less popular ways to find specialists.
Company's website
Large organizations post vacancies and requirements for applicants on their official website.
Social Networking
Most organizations have accounts in various social networks - subscribe to these pages, and with a high degree of probability you will see a post about the company's vacancies earlier than an announcement on specialized job search services.
Your pages in social networks also need to be put in order, remove those posts and photos that may alert a potential employer.
Conferences & Job Fairs
Many companies periodically arrange such events, where the employer and the applicant will be able to see each other and talk in person.
Personal initiative
Do not neglect the manifestation of your own initiative! You can independently contact the manager of the company, offer your candidacy for the desired position and send a resume. In this case, the probability that you will be invited for an interview is not so great, but still it is there.
If you are a student, try to attend all career days. There, representatives of large companies are often looking for young and promising specialists.
Prepare for interviews
It's unlikely that you'll get a spot right away after reviewing your resume, no matter how perfect it may be. The recommendations of the previous employer do not always help.
The most common way to select a candidate today is testing, which takes place in several stages. At the same time, it is the skills of the applicant that are evaluated, and not his past merits. Experience is also important, because the higher the position you are applying for, the more experience in this field you will need.
Many companies give job seekers the opportunity to prepare for testing in advance. On the websites of such employers there are links to various educational materials, after studying which it will be easier for you to successfully pass the exam.
If you are looking for a job in a municipal or state institution, get ready for the fact that the selection procedure will be delayed in time due to many bureaucratic moments.
Take an internship in the company
There are companies that offer to undergo a free or low-paid internship before employment. It can last for several months. The internship has its advantages - if the boss likes your work, you will be offered to conclude an employment contract.
If you decide to do an internship, pay attention to the following nuances:
Internship start dates
They need to be recognized in advance so as not to miss the new set.
Find information
Usually, up-to-date information is posted on the organization's website. But some large companies indicate it in their profiles on specialized job search services, for example, on HH.ru. There you can find the terms of the internship and the conditions of the upcoming work.
Passing the test
It's important to understand that getting a free job as an internship or internship isn't as easy as it sounds. Even in these cases, large companies conduct selective testing, for which you need to prepare in advance.
To help job seekers abroad
Employers of foreign companies pay attention to the experience of candidates. And the more famous the company where you worked, the more likely you are to be noticed.
Letters of recommendation from a previous job are also welcome in international companies. In addition, emotional intelligence, self-organization and teamwork skills are crucial when hiring abroad.
