June

2024

Top 5 essential attitudes for a successful job search

You're looking for jobs and you want to dedicate yourself effectively to this mission? You should know that a good search is always the result of a precise routine. To find the job of your dreams Alphéa Conseil gives you 5 recommendations that will help you bounce back quickly.

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N°1: Go into "warrior"

mode.

N°2: Think digital!

N°3: Become a job search strategist

N°4: Refine your "sales materials"

N°5 : So-cia-li-sez !

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Attitude #1: Go into "warrior"

mode.

To find a motivating job that matches your profile, you must first and foremost have a winning spirit! Rather than experiencing this period as drudgery and lacking confidence in yourself, take heart. Almost everyone has had the opportunity, in the course of their professional lives, to look for a job. The key is to be a winner! If you don't feel you can handle the tasks described in an ad, there's a good chance you won't get the job.

What you experience on the inside is seen on the outside. So get confident and adopt the"positive attitude"!"

To maximize your chances of finding quickly, but above all well, set up a place in your home exclusively dedicated to your job search. So, banish the living room table or sofa for aplace fitted out for the occasion. You'll then equip it with everything you need:computer, telephone, printer, diary...

A good strategy also implies that you know how to manage your time. To do this, you can set yourself a goal. Ideally, how long do you give yourself to find a job? One month, three months, more? Depending on how you want to evolve, how much time you have available each day... this timeframe can vary. The important thing is that you adopt a routine in line with your goals.

Give yourself a month? The best thing is to stay "wedged" to your professional hours. Depending on the type of job and the sector you're looking for, this is possible, but you'll need to stick to an iron discipline! Give yourself three months to take stock of your desires and find a job in a related sector? Your daily search time may be shorter. But it should always be regular! Then you can move on to managing your week. On a diary, place all your appointments, training sessions, trade show attendance... Because just because you're not sending CV that you're not working on your job search!

Finally, the most important thing: think about yourself! It's important, even when you're looking for a job, tokeep time for your leisure, your relaxation, your family. Otherwise, you'll quickly run out of steam and won't be able to sustain your efforts over the long term. When it comes to job hunting, the important thing is not to sprint, but to be enduring!

Attitude #2: Think digital!

Today, any self-respecting professional must have a presence on sites that are considered essential, such as LinkedIn, for example. You'll find that professionals in your industry are certainly there. And it's a good way to prospect. Also, it's important to register on job search sites and create alerts for jobs that interest you. That way, as soon as a new assignment matches your profile, you'll be informed immediately. You can then be responsive and send your application as soon as possible.

To make sure you don't miss out on any offers, it's finally important that you can create a mailbox dedicated to your job search. Avoid fancy address names, of course, and play it sober with addresses like prenom.nom@. Check it at least twice a day to make sure you don't miss any important e-mails.

Attitude #3: Become a job search strategist

Just because you're not working for a while doesn't mean you shouldn't keep yourself informed. On the contrary! If you're unaware that a major group has bought up an important player in your field of activity, imagine what a recruiter might think... That you're "lagging behind", of course. So every morning, for example, set aside 30 minutes of your time toread the trade press in your industry.

It can always be of the best effect to slip into a conversation with an HR manager your feelings about an outstanding fact that occurred in your sector. Your employability will be optimized. Same advice if you want to send solicited applications. In this case, avoid standard letters. You need to seduce the recruiter by making it clear that you're applying to his company and no other.

To do this, describe what attracts you and the added value you're in a position to offer. Writing an unsolicited letter of application takes time, as it's essential to find out as much as possible about the company you're applying for. Also, to appear serious and responsive, follow up recruiters who have granted you an interview. In general, a delay of one week is desirable between the meeting and the follow-up. This will show you care about the job!

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Attitude #4: Refine your "sales materials"

When it comes to job hunting, the CV and the letter of motivation are a must. They are what will convince - or not - the recruiter to see you in interview. To stack the odds in your favor, it's a good idea to follow some common-sense practices. First of all, adapt your CV to the type of job you're looking for. You don't highlight the same aspects of your professional experience if you're applying for a commercial or support functions.

In the first case, you should provide figures demonstrating your performance. In the second, these qualities are not required. The same recommendations apply to the cover letter. This letter should be personalized as much as possible. In this context, you should talk about the company and make the recruiter understand that you have informed yourself about the company you want to join.

If necessary, don't hesitate to ask anemployment advisor to help you with the process.

Attitude #5: So-cia-li-sez!

We sometimes forget it, but, if you think about it, we all have a network. Former colleagues, superiors, friends, family... there are plenty of people you can talk to about your job search. If you're on good terms with former clients or suppliers, you can perfectly well tell them about your search. You may then gain access to the "hidden market" of jobs.

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