CAREER ADVICE: HOW TO DRAW ATTENTION TO YOUR JOB SEARCH

There’s a growing trend among those seeking jobs to employ unusual tactics and antics to stand out from the crowd,
according to Blog@CareerBuilder.com>

Examples cited:

• One candidate advertised on a billboard.
• Another carried a sign offering to work for paying bills.
• An interviewee brought a broom to “clean out waste and corruption in the office.”
• One job seeker wore a shirt pleading, “Please hire me.”
• A candidate brought breakfast for a potential employer every day until he was hired.
• A bold candidate approached the hiring manager in a restroom.

A spokesperson at Blog@CareerBuilder.com advises applicants to think about the target audience and take appropriate actions.

Here’s the bottom line advice from CareerBuilder:

“Jumping through the lobby on a pogo stick when you arrive for an interview might work for a new media company, but would be unlikely to impress anyone at a conservative financial firm. Know your audience and tailor your message or you idea accordingly.

“Stay on message. No matter what idea you might have about how to make yourself stand out, remember that your actions or antics should always bring the conversation back to you, your qualifications, and what you can offer the company.”

I wish your career success!

Ramon Greenwood, Head Career Coach
Common Sense At Work