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Crucial Tips to Stand Out In the Sea of Applicants and Increase Your Job Search Efforts

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To cultivate the positioning that will help you reach your career goals, you must understand and be able to communicate what makes you exceptional and compelling. You must find a way to stand out in a crowded job search. If you’re not known for something, you won’t be known for anything. One size does not fit all.

Finding a job is a lot like dating — it’s about finding a match between two parties (you and the company). It’s not just about money — although that is important. It’s also about helping the company meet a need that it has.

Companies hire because of their needs. This is true for all jobs — from entry-level administrative positions to the CEO’s job.
Understand the emotional motivation behind the job opening. What problem is the company trying to solve? Solving the problem can be about saving time, or building customer relationships. However, it’s crucial that you position yourself to solve their problem.

The question you want to answer for the employer is, “Why should you hire me?” When employers are hiring, they really want to know: “Why should I choose you instead of someone else?” Positioning is an important part of answering this question. You can’t be all things to all employers, so you need to figure out what sets you apart.

Personal positioning is unique to you. Figure out what makes you different. Consistency in your messaging will help you throughout the job search and interview process.

You need to express: “I am this.” Someone who is reading your résumé or LinkedIn profile should be able to recognize you in it.
The most difficult part about positioning is sounding original. Be specific about what distinguishes you. Your positioning is not your job title. Also, if your position could be said about almost anyone with your same job title, it needs work.

It’s important for a job seeker to stand out from the pool of applicants in order to receive serious consideration as a candidate. Personal positioning allows you to establish a clear message of who you are, the experience you have, and how you can be an asset to the employer.

Make sure your personal positioning aligns with your target company’s wants, needs, and/or values. Remember: Employers hire for their reasons, not yours!

You have to get the reader’s attention quickly. Your positioning is often the first impression an employer has of you, so make it count! (And speaking of first impressions, remember that how you dress is also part of your personal positioning.)

Benefits of Positioning
The ability to communicate “why you” is important in the job search. It can help you stand out from other job candidates. It can make you memorable. You want the interviewer to say, “Oh, I remember (him/her)!”

You will also use your positioning in many ways throughout your job search. Your LinkedIn Headline can be your personal position tagline. Your tagline can also be used on your résumé and as your tagline on your Twitter account. It can also be used as the subject line in an email to a prospective employer, hiring manager, or recruiter.

Your full positioning statement can be included in your LinkedIn Summary section, worked into the Qualifications Statement or Summary on the résumé, or incorporated in your cover letter. When networking, your positioning statement can be the answer to the question, “What do you do?” In an interview, your personal position can be used when asked, “Tell me about yourself.”
Knowing your skills and professional qualifications — and being able to articulate them — will also help you navigate applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Position yourself effectively to attract connections, opportunities, and job offers.

How to Develop Your Positioning
To identify how to position yourself, it helps to examine a couple of key issues:

  • What is the Company’s Need? What specific problem are they trying to solve with this job? Are they trying to make money? Save money? Save time? Keep existing customers? Acquire new customers?
  • What are your Core Abilities? What special abilities do you possess that separate you from other candidates for this position?
    What are your Values? What is your belief system (behavior and ethics) that is inherent to you? Does this set you apart?
  • What is your Connection to the Company’s Need? Do you possess something special that solves your target employer’s problem?
  • Be aware of the kind of work you are willing to do, and the kind of work you don’t want to do. Make a list your likes and dislikes. Most of the time writing this list offers clarity.
  • Look to your work history for clues to your positioning. What in your work history did you do to make things better? Look for instances where you showed leadership and accomplishments.
    Check out your existing online profile. What comes up when you Google yourself? What is your social media presence? What are you known for online?

Begin with the end in mind: What job do you want? Then figure out what qualities, attributes, and skills are required for success in that job. Do you possess them? How can you demonstrate that?
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Do You Regret Your Career Choice?

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StuckI’ve read some fantastic articles concerning what we would tell our younger self, what we would do differently in life; take risks, or head down a different path.

I was a single mother of two for almost ten years, and it was the hardest job I ever had. I lost my way concerning a career path. There wasn’t enough time and energy left for what I wanted and needed. Even if I had figured my career path out, I needed guidance. I needed someone to believe in me and give me a boost in the right direction.

I am aware many of us choose a career due to experiences in our life. It took additional time for me to find my path, but when did, I understood where my passion for helping others stemmed from. My passion is to help others land a good job, advance their careers, earn more money, and be happy. I struggled with all of those things and needed someone during those years in my life to give me direction.

Writing accomplishment based resumes is not just about words on a page, it is about bringing an individual to life on paper. This moves beyond listing job duties. It is about connecting people with the right job and right company. It is about boosting someone above the competition and preparing them for an interview through the process. A good resume is about bringing someone’s best self out and finally being recognized for their talents and abilities. The right resume can change your life.

During those years, I needed to view myself in a different light, be presented as a capable and intelligent person who did an excellent job. Eventually, I did land the right job that led me to my own business, but it took years. I now have the ability and training to help people where I struggled. We all realize that if you are not happy with your job every aspect of your life is affected including finances, health, and relationships.

Are in the same position as I was years ago? Are you ready to make a change, land interviews fast, and fast-track a new career? If so, schedule your free strategy session with me today. Let’s make a difference together.

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Jennifer Owenby offers her combined expertise as a recruiter along with training as a professional resume writer that gets you fast results. Jennifer is also a LinkedIn profile writer. Located in Portland, Oregon, Jennifer services clients around the country and offers expertise in management, executive, technical, sales, supply chain and logistics resumes.

Professional Resume Writers Seattle WA Trained to Get Results!

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seattleProfessional resume writer provides exceptional results! Jennifer Owenby has gained professional resume and interview training and skills that set her apart from the average resume writer. Jennifer is the owner of ONB Professional Resume Services and one of the professional resume writers Seattle WA and professional resume writers Redmond WA and surrounding areas. Jennifer realizes in today’s aggressive job market that bland resumes and unnecessary objectives will have your resume tossed in the “no” pile in seconds. However, with a background in recruiting, Jennifer knows what employers are looking for, and how to help you land interview opportunities for the job you truly want.

How are Jennifer’s Clients Landing New Jobs Within a Few Short Weeks?

She creates and writes a professionally written resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile that is powerfully written with an innovative design that gets you noticed by hiring managers and recruiters. 98% of our clients are landing their 1st choice job in 4-6 weeks! If you want a compelling resume that will land you a new job quicker; our resume and interview packages are exactly what you need to leave the competition in the dust.

Focused, Compelling, Professional Resumes and Interview Strategies

Jennifer writes accomplished, professional, effective resumes and offers interview strategies and coaching that produce results. In order to provide her clients with these services, she has positioned herself to learn from some of the best and most successful resume writers and trainers in the world. She serves clients throughout the country and has a local office in Seattle WA. Email, telephone and Skype provide opportunities for her and clients to communicate efficiently and create job winning strategies and resumes.

Expert Client Positioning

Jennifer’s professional resume writer and interview training provides the skills, knowledge and expertise to provide her clients with extraordinary results. She utilizes techniques that produce an added advantage to her clients. During the resume development and interview coaching process they easily identify skills, experience and value offered resulting in positioning the client above the competition. Professional Resume Writers Seattle WA and Redmond WA Jennifer Owenby is one of the Professional Resume Writers Seattle WA and Professional Resume Writers Redmond WA proudly serving the graduates and alumni of:

For more information, visit Jennifer’s website at www.ONBproresumes.com. She is one of the professional resume writers Seattle WA and Redmond WA and you can contact Jennifer at 503-317-4843 or email at Jennifer@onbproresumes.com

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About Jennifer

Hi, I'm Jennifer Owenby and I'm the founder of ONB Professional Resume Services. A few years ago I was introduced to Dr. Sheri Kay Hoff, a life coach. She continually talked about finding your passion and loving what you do. If you love your work, you're full of passion for life, more energetic and Continue Reading »

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