Get That Job or Promotion

What do you need to do differrently to get that job or promotion?

OK, so you want a promotion or new job - but what are you doing to make that outcome more likely?

Current and potential bosses generally look for

• Commitment
• Punctuality
• Professional appearance
• Ability to focus on the task/job in hand.

How do you measure up to those requirements in your current job? Because you need to display exemplary practice in the job you currently have if you want to be considered a serious contender for promotion or hope to be given a glowing reference when applying for a job in a new company.

Remember the saying that if you currently do more than you are paid to do, you will eventually be paid to do more than you  currently do.

When working with clients I often ask for confidential 360 degree feedback from colleagues as a starting point for reflection on their current position.

When writing your CV there are certain essentials, such as

• Ensure your spelling is accurate - basic but often overlooked.
• Avoid using cliched language - be original and honest about your strengths without resorting to humour or cliches.
• Demonatrate that you are making the effort to constantly update your skills and knowledge - if you aren't at the moment then you should be - start right now!
• Keep the CV short and focused - about 2 pages. If it is too long it is likely to go straight in the bin without being looked at.
• Ensure the skills you highlight are a match for the job and the company. Each CV needs to be tailored to the job. Never send out two identical CVs.
• Make sure you tell the company exactly what they need to know about you to ensure they want to call you for interview - make it compelling.
• At the top of the CV, in your Personal Statement, include your three biggest selling points - the three things that make you the perfect candidate for the job. What is your USP that sets you above your competitors?

You need to demonstrate who you are and show your passion for the role. But if you have shown no passion for the job you currently have then a prospective employer will find it challenging to believe that you will suddenly change - so think about how you show up in your current job.

Finally, if yo are finding it all a bit of a challenge, try this exercise:

• Make a list of everything you want to do, be and have in your life.
• Imagine that five years have passed and you have achieved it all.
• What sort of person would you have become in order to have achieved it?
• Write your CV as that person - the confident, happy, enthusiastic version of you.

Recently I saw James Cann (Of Dragon's Den fame) take on the services of a Personal Brand Coach to help a graduate 'rebrand' to gain job success. If James Cann uses Rebranding Coaches it shows that they work - so isn't it time you invested in yourself by working with me - by registering for information about my Personal Rebranding for Female Professionals seminars - discover for yourself the effectiveness of investing in yourself and working with your own Personal Rebranding expert - Sue Courtney of Success & Image.

For more information go to
http://www.freepersonalrebrandingbook.co.uk/
or
http://www.successandimagecoach.co.uk/
or email me directly at
sue@successandimagecoach.co.uk

I look forward to hearing from you and helping you achieve the career success you deserve.