APPLYING FOR A JOB
Applying for a job is the first step in your job-search journey that allows you to sell yourself to a potential employer and demonstrate that you’re not only the best candidate, but you’re also the right fit for their culture and values.
There are a variety of resources on Monster to help you track down the companies and jobs that interest you.
CREATE A CHECKLIST
You’re used to the standard drill of applying to jobs: search online, update your cover letter and resume, prepare for interviews, send thank-you notes, follow up, rinse and repeat. But there are things you should do that will set you up for a successful job search before you even start applying.
Have you assessed what you like and don’t like about your current role?
Do you have a clear “wish list” of what you want in your next role?
Have you audited your social media profiles to make sure everything is appropriate and best reflects the story you want to convey to employers?
Have you created and nailed an engaging elevator pitch?
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
Want to get a job right away? You’ll want to seek out the employers who are most in need of workers and industries struggling to recruit talent. If you’re concerned about job security, check out the jobs with the highest projected growth rates.
In addition, companies get vetted by formidable sources each year. For example, there’s the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index that lists the top companies for LGBTQ equality, Forbes’s best companies for diversity, and Monster's best companies for veterans.
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Maybe you’re looking for jobs in specific industries like retail, health care, or technology.
You can also seek out creative jobs and discover ways your passions can guide your career path. You can even search for jobs at Fortune 500 companies.
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC
Monster’s got great resources to help you through the process of applying for jobs. In addition to getting your resume and cover letter in good shape, you can also find companies hiring now, research companies that you’re interested in, and determine your value, so you’re ready to negotiate your salary and benefits.
MORE THAN A SOURCE, A RESOURCE
Still not sure if you’re ready to start applying for jobs? Here are some tips and expert advice on making the process more productive and successful.
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Your work values can help you find the right job
The top in-demand soft skills for 2021 are dependability, teamwork, and problem solving.
Be sure to highlight them on your resume to get noticed by recruiters.
Source: Future of Work: 2021 Outlook; Monster global survey, November 2020.
Have you assessed what you like and don’t like about your current role?
Do you have a clear “wish list” of what you want in your next role?
Have you audited your social media profiles to make sure everything is appropriate and best reflects the story you want to convey to employers?
Have you created and nailed an engaging elevator pitch?
I'm ready to apply
In addition, companies get vetted by formidable sources each year. For example, there’s the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index that lists the top companies for LGBTQ equality, Forbes’s best companies for diversity, and Monster's best companies for veterans.
BEST IN DIVERSITY
Maybe you’re looking for jobs in specific industries like retail, health care, or technology.
You can also seek out creative jobs and discover ways your passions can guide your career path. You can even search for jobs at Fortune 500 companies.
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC
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