03 Dec 08 7 WAYS TO GET THAT JOB OFFER: 1) Emphasize your strengths

There are times that we see a job opening that we just love to have, and we are willing to do anything to get it.  It’s as if we are so convinced that we are well suited for it, that we can already even picture ourselves working for that company, contributing to achieve their goals and moving up their corporate ladder.

It would have been nice if we are well qualified for the position we applied for, or we have that special knowledge, skills and education that would give us the edge over the other applicants – if not, getting that job would quite require a miracle – and some bold effort in our part.  If we have qualification however that at least closely matches those required by employers – the problem might be workable on our end alone, without the hope of miracles or divine interventions. 

If one is thus really bent on getting that job offer, there are some ways one may proceed to become true contenders for the position.
To follow are the 7 ways to get a chance to sign that job offer:

1.) Emphasize your strengths.

Relate your qualifications to the employer’s needs.  Highlight these matching qualifications and specify how you can be effective on that area. 

Make mention on instances of the past that support your claims.  If you have been awarded with Certificates of Recognition for being the ‘Model Employee of The Year’ or ‘Best Employee of the Month’ – this would be a positive addition to your achievements’ portion.

If there are related specialized skills you have that you have learned through workshop courses or through work experience, these will definitely put you on their shortlist.  Expert knowledge on applicable processes and systems on their organization will set you apart from the rest. 

Certain traits that you possess - and being recognized officially through citations by your previous employers will also give the prospective employers a perception that you can be trusted and counted upon – and that you could also become a valuable employee once you will be in their organization.

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