3 Distinct Advantages Career Service Providers Offer…. Especially During COVID-19
Amazingly 38.6 Million people have filed for unemployment since March. A job search can be stressful and challenging to navigate, add in the pandemic complications, and searching for employment is intensified.
You may be wondering who is hiring? How can you break through the sea of applicants?
As a certified career coach and resume writer, I hear job search concerns from professionals attempting to conduct their job search, and unsure how to secure interviews.
More than ever, having career help can provide you with the confidence and tools to create an effective job search and identify organizations that are hiring. So how can a career service provider help? There are several ways professionals benefit from working with a career specialist.
#1 Gain A Competitive Advantage
One job can generate hundreds of applicants in mere hours—many talented people are applying for one opportunity and new graduates are entering the job market.
As a career advisor, I understand what hiring managers are looking for and how a resume is processed through applicant tracking systems (ATS). I help my clients showcase their competitive edge through customized career documents.
By creating customized documents, professionals showcase their strengths with:
● Unique cover letters that resonate with the reader.
● Content robust and keyword rich resume that showcases contributions.
● Optimized LinkedIn profile to differentiate you from competitors.
Targeted career documents will highlight your value, have visual appeal, and show your return on investment to a hiring manager or recruiter.
With career support, you can learn effective ways to job search and confidently interview. Many professionals gain a renewed confidence level and network more effectively, revealing new career opportunities.
#2 Communicate How You Provide Value
Job seekers want ways to differentiate themselves. It starts by asking questions like:
● Do I have value to provide an employer?
● How can I present that value on my resume?”
● How does the employer understand the value I offer?
By asking targeted questions, I help you identify the strengths you bring to a job, and together we determine the ROI you can provide. Some questions we explore include:
How much money can you save an employer?
Do you generate revenue gains?
Are you great at resolving issues?
Have you led programs or projects that create efficiencies or enhance productivity?
Working together, we uncover answers that are incorporated into your value statement, so it’s clear why you are the most qualified and talented candidate.
A generic resume is not beneficial to an employer or a recruiter. A powerful resume answers why you are the perfect candidate.
#3 Personalized Tools Make Your Job Search Easier!
Are you leveraging a variety of career management tools to make your job search easier?
Working with a career service provider will help you develop resume(s) and other written career management tools like a cover letter, LinkedIn profile, bio, and more.
A robust career management campaign includes several tools:
● LinkedIn and other social media profiles.
● A targeted resume providing value to each potential employer and passing an automated applicant tracking system (ATS).
● Interview question preparation.
● Appropriate attire and other tips for job interviews.
● Salary negotiations.
● Onboarding and other employment considerations.
● Skills development (communicating your value, presenting your contributions).
We can work together to craft the perfect combination of these tools, so once you find that ideal job, you’ll be set up for success.
It’s not uncommon for job seekers to struggle with frustration or even lowness, especially after receiving a job rejection letter. During this pandemic, a job search can amplify uncertainty.
Working with a career service provider can help you develop new perspectives and reach your job goals. Having someone assist and guide you with your career efforts, despite potential setbacks, can help to get through challenging situations.
If you’re ready to have a career partner helping you create a job search strategy, secure interviews, negotiate salary and job offers, contact me.