Think “Employer” During Your Job Search

Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com.
Website: http://www.collegerecruiter.com/

As a job candidate, it is easy to get caught up in the “me” mentality during your job search. That’s because your focus is on getting what you want and what you need. In reality, though, considering what an employer needs will help you get hired. When an employer hires someone, it is like a partnership between him or her, and the new employee. For an employer to invest in you (the candidate), he or she must know what you have to offer. That is why you must think about the employer during your job search.

Here are some rules that candidates should remember about employers during their job search(es):

Hiring decision-makers are searching for candidates who will help them increase profitability or add to the revenue stream- Think about what skills and/or attributes you have to make money for a potential employer.

Hiring decision-makers are looking for candidates who will reduce their expenses or eliminate unnecessary costs- How can your skills and/or experience save money for an employer?

Hiring decision-makers are looking for candidates who will fit the organizational culture and confirm their decision to hire you- Does your personality match the morals and values of the company you’re interested in? Your reputation reflects not just yourself, but also an employer.

Employers want to know that candidates are concerned about their needs. Keep that in mind during your job search.

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Leverage College Career Centers in Your Job Search

Guest Author: CareerAlley
Website: http://CareerAlley.com

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.” – Francis Bacon

There’s nothing like great advice, especially if it is free. Of course, that is what the Internet is all about. In the “old days” (like when I went to college), the only way to get to your college career center was to visit it on campus. Now, most (if not all) career centers at colleges and universities have an online site. So, this not only gives you access to your college career center but potentially, to every college career center. Why, you may ask, do you care? Let’s face it. The only reason people go to college is to enable them to enter the field of their choice. If college did not help you get into the field of your choice, no one would go. College career centers are designed to help you enter the workforce (or change jobs). Not convinced? Maybe today’s post will change your mind on the value of college career centers.
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Do You Fit In? Ask Questions in Your Interview

Guest Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com.
Website: http://collegerecruiter.com/

You have finally landed that interview. So, now you are learning as much as possible about a potential employer in order to impress the interviewer. In addition, you’re trying to anticipate potential interview questions. However, have you thought about whether or not you fit in with a particular company?

In order to answer this question, you may need more information, which can be gathered during your interview. Consider asking the following questions:
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Catch Yourself Before Making These Career Mistakes

Guest Author: William Frierson is a staff writer for CollegeRecruiter.com.
Website: http://www.collegerecruiter.com/

There is probably no such thing as “the perfect job search”. However, if you want a job, and eventually a career, you should give yourself the best chance to succeed. Avoiding these mistakes can help you along the way:

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