Top Tips to Get Hired 2019
Have you left school, or been in unemployment for a long time. Then you may be feeling overwhelmed and have no idea where to begin. The job market today is competitive, you will need to be thinking outside the box. Not going to lie, you will have to put in the effort and research. So that you can get ahead in the job market, and stand out from the crowd. But don’t panic! We have you you covered, read on for our savvy tips and advice to help you get started.
Job search – Where to Begin
First of all, you should try to understand your own strengths and where your skills lie. You could begin by using a tool called S.W.O.T this allows us to take an internal look at ourselves. From there we can understand what we are good and what areas we may need to work on.
S.W.O.T is an anagram for
- S-Strength
- W-Weaknesses
- O-Opportunities
- T-Threats
Below is an example of a S.W.O.T Analysis you can do on yourself for job searching.
By using the S.W.O.T tool we can see where our skills lie, what areas need improvements, what obstacles are in our way and resources that may aid us. In the example above this person has qualities that would make them a good employee, but they lack certain skills. However, there are ways that they can improve and combat these issues. Such as volunteering or signing up to a training provider. Barriers are something to be considered but again can be overcome, using the right opportunities.
The next thing you should do is set aside time each day to look for a job. You can also use the support of a training provider. Here at Skills Exchange Scio, we are a charity that offers FREE programmes to help enable people gain sustainable employment. If you would like to see what programmes we have on offer click the links below.
