- Hey there, it's J. T.
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Today, I'm gonna be talking about four job search,
New Years resolutions you should be making in 2018,
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Okay, so let's get started.
So it's that time of year again where we all start to ponder
what we want to accomplish in the new year,
and for job seekers, this can be particularly frustrating,
especially if your job search hasn't been
all that successful so far.
Don't worry; we wanna help.
That's why I'm gonna give you four resolutions
that you should make, that are gonna be easy
and effective in 2018.
So the first resolution we want you to make
is to create an interview bucket list.
This is a list of companies that you want to work for.
It's much easier to research and apply
to companies where you feel a connection or a fit,
and you can do this with sites like Glassdoor and LinkedIn.
You can really research and make sure
that you feel connected to the company's mission,
the products and services, the people, et cetera.
Another great reason to have an interview bucket list
is that it makes cover letter writing much easier,
and I'll talk more about that in a second,
and lastly and most importantly,
it's gonna make you more excited,
when you do apply for these jobs,
and if you actually get an interview,
you're gonna be better prepared,
and you're really gonna put your best foot forward
in the interview itself by having done
the homework in advance.
So the second resolution
that we wanna give you job seekers today
is to get your top skill sets
in what we call the top fold of the resume.
You should take your six to eight key skill sets,
the things that you most wanna be known for,
and get them right in the very beginning of your resume,
and that's because, when recruiters open it up,
that's the first thing that they see.
Now we know that studies show that recruiters spend
only about six seconds on your resume, skimming it.
So if you don't get that information front and center,
you won't stand out.
So getting six to eight key skill sets
right up the top is gonna make you stand out.
It's gonna make it much easier for recruiters
to recognize that you're a good fit,
and it's gonna increase the chances
that they read your entire resume.
Now there's lots to discuss on the topic of resume,
and if you haven't watched our video tutorial on it,
please make sure you check it out in the link above.
We're gonna give you some information
on what you could be doing better
on the resume to really make sure
that you get the call from those recruiters.
Now our third resolution for job seekers
is to commit to writing a disruptive cover letter
for each job you apply to.
Now a disruptive cover letter
really gets the reader at hello.
It's unique. It's original.
It tells a story and essentially shows
how you feel connected to the employer,
and if you haven't watched our video
on disruptive cover letters,
make sure you check this link out, as well.
Very very helpful to explain and break down
what needs to go in a disruptive cover letter,
but we cannot stress it enough.
Every single day here, at Work It Daily, our members
are saying, "I got an interview at my dream company.
They told me it was the best cover letter
they've ever seen," and that's because
it was a disruptive cover letter.
So please, don't write a generic and boring cover letter.
Total waste of your time.
New Years resolution: write good, unique,
disruptive cover letters so that
you actually get the phone call.
So the fourth and final resolution for job seekers in 2018
is to strategically grow your network.
You know, we say here, your network is your net worth,
and now more than ever, that is true.
Studies show over 80% of all jobs are gotten via a referral.
So having a strong and healthy professional network
is one of the best ways for you to find a new job,
and we encourage you to build strategies
both online and offline to have meaningful conversations
with individuals in your area, industry, even your skillset,
and when you have the right combination of these individuals
and you have these smart conversations,
you're gonna find it a lot easier to be referred
into great jobs, oftentimes, jobs that have
never been posted publicly.
They call this the hidden job market,
and the secret to tapping into it is your network.
Alright, now I'm even gonna give you a bonus resolution,
job seekers, and that is to watch our new, free tutorial
on the eight mistakes you're making
when applying to jobs online.
People today have no idea how many mistakes they're making
when they're trying to look for work,
especially when it comes to filling out those applications
online and trying to get interviews.
In this video, which is only 12 minutes long, super fast,
you are gonna understand everything that you're doing wrong.
You're gonna be able to remove the roadblocks
and really improve the chances
that you get a phone call from those employers.
So, please, it's totally free.
Check it out. 12 minutes long.
Our new video will change the way you look
for work forever, especially in the new year.
Alright job seekers, you've got your resolutions.
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"What was the most helpful advice you got today?"
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Alright, well with that in mind,
I will see you in the next video,
and until then, please remember,
if you wanna win, you've gotta work it daily.