Preparing for Job Search

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Preparing for Job Search
In a world where competition is the norm, I came to my epiphany when I realized that papers are not just enough to get you to places. Initially, I thought that having intelligent quotient above that of the average person suffices to open doors and windows of opportunity for anyone. I was wrong. One has to stand apart (Montoya and Vandehey, 4). A lot happens in becoming different, and it is not a one day process, but a deliberate conscious daily affair driven determination.
In my personal capacity, I have tried much to seize and capitalize on every opportunity that comes my way, and not only that, to go hunting for others. Consciously, I set out to do networking, and not the kind of networking that just fills my card holder with names of people that cannot remember my name after a week. Once I had to pay for a dinner so that I meet people who matter in my profession. By all costs, my personal brand has to improve. Presentation skills are another area of my focus. This covers simple aspects of interview proficiency and public speaking (Montoya and Vandehey, 2). With so much unpredictability in the industry, you never know when these things become handy.
This course has most resourceful, especially in the area of creating useful links. It’s not always about what you can get from a prospective acquaintance, but mostly what you can give. If you successfully showcase your unique abilities, then you are closer to the jackpot. There is no shortcut when growing in career, one has to start somewhere.

Therefore, being choosy is too expensive a luxury. Apprenticeship and internships are good starting points.
Apart from a list of technical skills and what one can do that appears on the resume, the employer wants to see a translation of the skill set into action (Smykal, n.p). How creative can the recruit be when bringing theory into practice? Secondly, is there passion and enthusiasm in the new hire, and how long can it be sustained? Are they driven and able to work autonomously with this passion? Another indispensable attribute of a good hire is the possession of a strong work ethic (Smykal, n.p). All employers want someone who will not be a source of negative energy when new goals are set, but people who will go the extra mile in accomplishing these goals.

Works Cited
Montoya, Peter, and Tim Vandehey. The Brand Called You. McGraw-Hill, 2009.
Smykal, Emily. “7 Qualities Of A Good Employee And Candidate (According To Research).” Jibe. N.p., 2016. Web. 23 Feb. 2018.