Change is coming

Change is coming, and job hunting will be one of those things. You have trepidation about the upcoming administration, and it can be three things. You didnt vote for Donald Trump. You might be a Californian who voted for Hillary Clinton. And you could be a descendant of immigrants. But lets go to the heart of the matter.The new year will be several weeks away. Youre still looking for your first job, youve been off the market for months. Theres no need to worry, as you need a new approach in job hunting. You hear it right. A rigid mindset will seal your doom (unless youre thinking of freelancing). Here are some tipsTheres more to a resume than Times New Roman. Technology is on a constant update, which means one thing. The traditional way of resume writing must be replaced with something else. The Internet is at your disposal, where you can find many ways to grab a recruiters attention. You can include the link to your personal website, where you can personalize your work experience an d interests. Dont make it too casual, though. You might consider graphics, where charts and tables will give recruiters a clearer picture of your career achievements. Its still about numbers.There are many ways to make valuable connections. You must have a large network, but its still about referrals. Have you attended meetups? Polish your communication skills, even making sure that youll be almost perfect in the art of timing. (A bad timing can happen at such events, and it can ruin everything.) Social media also plays an important role, where you might want to check out some blogs. It might be from a company that has a vacant position. And you seem to be the perfect candidate. Read it. Find out more about contact details. Get in touch. Twitter can give you leads.Show them you can hit the ground running. Training a new hire takes time and money, and you can put yourself at an advantage if you show the recruiter(s) that you meet the requirements without undergoing a great deal of tr aining. Look at the ad carefully. Review your resume (and update it if possible). Prepare for the interview. (You can ask a family member or a friend to play the part of a recruiter, if not provide you with constructive criticism.) You must believe that youre the right one.Do a research, where youll figure out your worth. You dont want to sell yourself short, but you dont want recruiters to have an impression that youre too vain. Know how much others are making in the saatkorn position (youre applying), and this might take some time. You might not have another chance, so look around. Dont be afraid to ask questions. And dont let fear beat you down.Dont forget to show your people skills. You may have the hard skills, but you must connect with the person on the other end of the table. Its not about making a first good impression, but rather showing the recruiter(s) that you know a great deal about communication and organization. And it can be a matter of a few gestures.Look at the tip s once more. Bring out your best business suit. Search for more ads.