Get Your Dream Job - July 23, 2024

TODAY’S TO DO 🚩

Create a digital portfolio. 📜 If you really want to showcase your skills, create an online portfolio that allows the hiring manager to easily see what you’re capable of. See more tips →

GETTING AHEAD 🚀

Pitching to your dream company — even if they’re not hiring

Do you have your heart set on a company but they aren’t hiring? Don’t fret! There’s still a way that you can get your foot in the door and get noticed. 👀

With our expert tips, you’ll be one step closer to grabbing your dream jobs by the arm. So, read and learn! 🔍

⭐ Stand out from the crowd. In order to make your presence known, you have to get personal in your application. Show what a huge fan of the company you are, and use your past experience to explain why you’d be such a good culture fit.

📜 Be specific. Explain which department you’d be able to excel in. Don’t just drone on about your love for the company. If you believe there’s a gap in the company that you could fill, be sure to list it. It may spark interest amongst the hiring team.

🛑 Pull out all the stops. If you really want to get noticed, you need to go above and beyond. Think: a short video résumé, a digital portfolio or previous samples to show that you really mean business.

📣 Become a brand advocate. And if you really want to impress the hiring manager, become a brand advocate on social media. Engage in their posts, share your thoughts with your audience, and do all you can to demonstrate that you’re a loyal follower of the brand’s ethos.

— Joanna Zambas

GROWTH HUB 🌱

✉️ TO CONSIDER: Sending in a job application letter could land you the job – even if the company isn’t hiring actively.

💭 TO CONQUER: Some interview questions are tricky; knowing how to answer them can help you make a great impression!

📝 TO GET YOU THERE: Formatting and structuring your résumé effectively allows you to stand out from among other applicants.

🤝 TOGETHER WITH THE ASSIST

Become a better professional in just 5 minutes

CAREER INSPO 💡

IN THE SPOTLIGHT 🔦

The key to attracting success (It’s not what you think)

“Success in your life is not something you pursue or attain,” says career coach Andrew LaCivita. “It’s something you attract.” 🧲

How exactly? Well, it’s much more than the usual pieces of advice, like defining your goals, becoming more confident in yourself and your abilities, and surrounding yourself with the right energy.

According to LaCivita, it’s to do with “guarding your calendar”. He delves into this little pearl of wisdom in this short YouTube video: 👇

WORK TRENDS 📈

The rise of the “union curious”. 🤔 Despite greater support for unionization among workers, a much larger share of workers report being unsure about whether they would vote for union representation. Read the report →

TODAY’S GIFT ⚡

EXTRA BRAIN FUEL 🧠

😓 20 Biggest Career Mistakes to Avoid: Mistakes are bound to happen; it’s how you respond to them that matters.

💪 25 Steps to Follow to Bounce Back after Job Loss: Navigating job loss can be tricky, but there are steps you can take to make it more manageable.

💃 20 Exciting Jobs for People Who Get Bored Easily: If you’d like a job that keeps you on your toes, consider one of these.

THE BREAK ROOM 🍴

🧡🧡🧡 Yes, loved it!
💩 Nope, could have been better…