Don’t expect too many results if you have the
attitude “I don’t care what I do” or “I’ll do
anything”. Such an approach will receive very
limited results.
It’s important you try to dedicate your search to a
particular specialism or area of expertise. This
will help you quickly manipulate industry knowledge,
and allow you to speak their language. However, if
you’re unable to focus on one particular specialism,
for example Accountancy, Insurance or Sales etc,
then think about other areas that you are
experienced in; say computer skills, or language
abilities.
Now
think about ways you can “add value”.
Even if you are highly experienced in your chosen
profession, there will many others with similar
technical skills sets as yourself. However, there’s
always something that sets you apart from others.
Adding
Value (examples):-
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Is a business method of attracting sales eg
wholesale, ecommerce, retail sales etc similar to an
industry background that you have previously worked
in.
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Do you have a particular IT system or technical
skill that could be industry specific?
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If you speak another language, would this be
beneficial to those companies that trade
internationally or deal with foreign customers?
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Are there companies who have similar department
structures to ones you have worked in, for example,
perhaps they uses a shared services function or
overseas head office?
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Perhaps you have a particular interest or hobby that
could be worked into your search (eg media, IT,
entertainment etc).
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Make use of professional journals, media, company
websites and friends to find out what’s happening
within your chosen field. Try and build up
industry knowledge and market information.
Always
think outside the box, and look out for those
additional extra’s that will enhance your resume or
application
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