Boost Your Chances of Getting a Job

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• BOOST YOUR CHANCES

OF GETTING A
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• It can be harder still to compete with others for
  the perfect job. Though any job requires you to
  possess the right qualifications, often it is the
  intangibles that will make you shine over other
  applicants.

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• You must essentially sell yourself. Here is a
  look at some of the ways you can increase your
  chances of getting an interview and also make
  yourself stand out when you meet with prospective
  employers

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THINK DIVERSELY
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• For many people,
• the skills they learn
• in their job are transferable
• in a surprisingly good way
• to other positions.

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• Just because your last job
• was in one field doesn't mean you have to stay
  there.

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• Consider which skills might translate into other
  areas and look past your typical field when
  searching
• for places to apply.

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WORK WITH PROFESSIONALS
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• Consider making some calls to local recruiters or
  headhunters. This is a great way to get your name
  out to other people

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• and if you get to know your recruiter, they
  often can talk you up before you get an
  interview. This may give you an edge over the
  rest of the hiring field.

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DRESS THE PART
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• When you are interviewing, be certain to dress
  appropriately. You don't have to overdress,
  simply wear a nice version of what you would wear
  to work.

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• Consider the atmosphere of the place, and if you
  don't think that they will be comfortable with
  things like piercings and tattoos, then consider
  covering the tattoos and removing the piercings
  before the interview.

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ASK ABOUT YOUR INTERVIEWER
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• One major thing that will help you to stand out
  is to ask questions about the person who is doing
  the hiring. If you see photos on the desk or
  other memorabilia, ask questions about the
  interviewer's family or interests.

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• If you are new to the area, ask for
  recommendations for food or entertainment.
  Anything that gets them talking about themselves
  will help you to be memorable to your potential
  employer.

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DO YOUR HOMEWORK
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• The more you know about the company and the
  position coming into the interview, the better
  chance you have at sounding excited,
  knowledgeable and prepared.

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• The best way to show this knowledge is not to
  spew facts at them, but instead to come up with
  thoughtful questions that show
• that you've done some research about the company
  and position before coming in for the interview.

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SEND A THANK YOU
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• Follow up the interview with a handwritten thank
  you.
• This is a dying art but it is an important way to
  distinguish yourself.

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• If it's down to you and one other person, small
  thoughtful gestures like this can give you that
  little extra push that may just put you on top.

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ASK ABOUT SIMILAR POSITIONS
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• If you felt like your interview went well but you
  don't get one job, you can follow up and ask them
  if they know of any other positions available.

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• This also puts one more person who is familiar
  with your qualifications on your side, and they
  may be able to give an informal recommendation
  that eventually secures you a different job.

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Seeking a new financial advisor position? Speak
with the experienced financial advisor recruiters
of Willis Consulting Inc.
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They can many top industry contacts and can help
you land the position you want. See open
positions at http//www.willis-consulting.com/fin
ancial-advisor-jobs/
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