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16 Aug in Advice, Jobseekers, News | Comments (0)Give prospective employers reason to employ you
We are approached on a daily basis by people desperately searching for work; and we are quite often surprised at the approach and attitude of many jobseekers .
Today a jobseeker came into our office without an appointment to see if we would be able to help him find work. He confidently greeted us with a smile and explained briefly what he was looking for. Not only was he dressed smartly and neatly, but he had his up to date CV, referee details, passport and proof of qualifications available. Usually we register candidates once they have made an appointment; but due to his positive attitude, professionalism and attention to detail we arranged for him to pop back in half an hour to complete our registration process.
This candidate is looking for permanent work in a sector that we do not specialise in, but he has taken the flexible approach that it is better to do something rather than nothing, even if it is at a much lower rate than he would normally receive. So we hope to be able to find him either temporary administrative or warehouse work whilst he looks for a suitable permanent position.
So if you are in search of work and approaching employment agencies and local businesses; what impression are you giving your prospective employer?
Are you neat and clean?
Do you have all your paperwork to hand?
Are you being polite and friendly?
Do you think you are giving prospective employers reason to employ you?
Our experience with this candidate today really highlighted to our Consultants how little effort many jobseekers make. We suddenly realised that we were commenting on how professional and organised this candidate was. Surely professionalism should be the norm, and we should not be surprised at that, to the point of writing this blog post?
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