{"id":5885,"date":"2023-04-26T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/?p=5885"},"modified":"2023-04-25T15:05:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T20:05:17","slug":"5-tips-from-a-ceo-to-help-you-land-your-dream-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/2023\/04\/26\/5-tips-from-a-ceo-to-help-you-land-your-dream-job\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips From A CEO To Help You Land Your Dream Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hey Funky Junky! We are already 4 months into the new year (can you believe it!?) and pursuing the goals we set at the beginning of the year. One of your goals may be to land a new job! We\u2019re growing at Uncle Funky\u2019s Daughter<\/a>, so I\u2019m currently interviewing for select roles. I\u2019ve also served on interview committees for several organizations hiring across all levels of the organization. So, I know a little about interviewing for a job and I couldn’t help but notice some mistakes interviewees make that jeopardize their chances of getting the job. To help you crush your next interview, here are my top 5 tips that will impress your interviewer and increase your chances of landing your dream job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Impress your interviewer with your resume.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your resume is the introduction to your professional branding and it\u2019s important that you make a good impression! Make sure that your resume is as clean and presentable as possible. I\u2019ve seen so many poorly formatted resumes. If you don\u2019t know how to create a well-formatted resume from scratch, try using a pre-formatted template or ask a friend who is privy in graphic design to help you out. Keep in mind the industry you are in when you format your resume. My resume was created in Microsoft Word (yes, I still have a resume even though I own a company!) and is formatted in a very clean, simple way to reflect my business background. If you are in the creative industry you may want to consider adding graphics to reflect your creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have a strong resume format, please check the spelling and grammar. As an employer, it\u2019s off-putting to come across resumes filled with typos, spelling mistakes, and grammatical errors. This is a major deal breaker and the fact that you didn\u2019t take the time to proofread your resume, suggests a lack of care. It\u2019s a good idea to have a friend or family member proofread your resume to make sure there aren\u2019t any errors you may have missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pay attention to the story your job history tells.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the things I noticed is that many young professionals<\/a> are changing jobs every two years. While this may appear as upward mobility or diverse experiences to you, it could be viewed differently by potential employers. They might interpret it as a lack of commitment or proficiency in your field. It might sound harsh, but generally, it takes around six months to a year for a new employee to become familiar with their role. The second year is when expectations are higher and your performance is really being evaluated. So, if your resume shows that you change jobs every two years, an employer might think that you are either not proficient in your field or that you get bored easily with your jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is the case for you, it\u2019s important that you are able to justify why you have this pattern in your work history. You\u2019d be surprised how many people I\u2019ve interviewed that were unable to explain why they changed jobs every two years. I\u2019ve even had someone tell me they left a job after 30 days because \u201cit wasn\u2019t what they thought it would be.\u201d To me, this was a major red flag, as 30 days is not enough time to determine if a job is meeting your expectations\u2026 particularly if you don’t have any better alternatives lined up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Do your research prior to the interview.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to do your research before your in-person interview. Below is a short list of questions you should research answers to in preparation for your interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n