Well, hypothetical audience, you may have noticed that over the past week, most of the posts have been about what not to do, be it habits, application methods or myths to believe. So, in honor of the weekend and all the hope it brings, here’s something positive: what you SHOULD do!
The best way to get a job is to show your competitive advantage (also called the unique selling proposition, or USP). The competitive advantage is just like it sounds – something that makes you better than the other candidates, be it job experience, projects worked on, clients, skills or other achievements. If you highlight these in the right way, you can have a clearer shot at getting the job.
Even if you think that your experience as a camp counselor is only tangentially related to your application for the job of a financial adviser, put it in. After all, the skills of being a counselor (organizing events, crisis management and resolution, etc.) can translate into skills needed for the financial analyst position. Remember, unrelated experiences can still build on each other and be beneficial to your job search!
All this positive-ness is making me want to go out and romp and frolic or something. Have a great weekend, and good luck with your job search!
