Looking out for a job? Keep these five rules in mind

Build USP for job market

There may be hundreds of people applying for job. And even if you have all the required skill sets, the recruiter may ignore you. Reason: You did not brand and market yourself well. This will require you to be clear and confident about the characteristics that can be your USP in the job market.

Know your job fit

Don't waste your time trying to get the wrong job. Know the function and the role you will excel in and enjoy being part of. Be targeted in applying for vacant positions. Do not apply to every job listing that comes your way. Job hunting is not a hit and trial method anymore.

Create online footprint

Recruiters know you are real only if you exist on social and professional networking sites with lots of photos, blogs and other activities. But be careful: your online image, if found to be unprofessional, can keep turning away potential employers.

Always be open to change

In this era of job portals, you never know when and form where you may get a call from a recruiter. Be prepared and ask the right questions, even though you may not go for the interview. These are opportunities that let you understand the market requirements and how recruiters are categorising you or seeing the potential of your profile.

Clarity in your profile

Lastly, how your project yourself in your profile, posted on a job site, matters the most. Have a clean and clear resume; use the right keywords on online job portals and make sure your CV does not end up confusing the recruiters whereby you keep getting calls for the wrong jobs!

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