How to Get More Executive Job Interviews

Are you hoping to land more executive job interviews to expand your career? Unless you have tons of luck coming your way, you’re going to have to do a lot of work to position yourself as a good candidate for executive jobs in MS. Luckily, there are a few simple, effective things you can do to increase your chances of getting an interview – and hopefully the job!

Here are the steps you can take to boost the number of interviews coming your way:

Do the Proper Research

Before sending out applications to any open position, make sure you do the proper job research. Determine which organizations you want to target, the needs they have and how you can help them solve their challenges. This will help your application stand out for an interview and show potential employers what you can bring to the table.

Identify the Right Keywords

You might think that keywords are only for SEO marketing, but that’s not the case. You should be using keywords in your own content so that you can connect with the right people.

As you research relevant organizations, take note of their skill sets, qualifications and areas of expertise. Any content you share (i.e., resume, biography, LinkedIn profile) should include some of these keywords. This way, if someone does a quick search looking for candidates, your biography will turn up.

Know Your Value Proposition

Your value proposition is your promise of value. Be clear about what this value is so that you separate yourself from your competitors. We recommend writing a list with “soft skills” and “hard skills.” Soft skills are your key personal attributes, such as being a good communicator. Hard skills are teachable abilities that can be measured, such as reading, writing or mathematics.

Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

As we touched on earlier, it’s important to optimize your online content so that the right people can find you. One area that deserves special attention is your LinkedIn profile. Include keywords in your headline, summary and job titles. Also, spend a few minutes updating your profile. It should be relevant and contain your latest headshot and job experience.

Limit Your Time on Job Boards

This may sound counterproductive, but the fact is that executive jobs in MS are primarily found through networking. While it’s fine to look through online job boards and keep abreast of new opportunities, networking is most proactive.

For this reason, it’s helpful to partner with a staffing firm who can connect you with the best executive careers. These careers are often not posted online. Instead, firms work with staffing agencies to have their positions filled with top talent – which could be YOU!

If you would like to start your search for executive jobs in MS, or fill open positions within your organization, contact Capitol Staffing today.

This post was originally published by Capital Staffing on 9th April, 2019.

How to Motivate an Employer to Hire You

Imagine if you could find open jobs in Jackson MS and be hired on the spot! Unfortunately, this rarely happens, as employers typically narrow down their options and call in their top candidates for a second interview. The process can take some time which is understandable, but certainly nerve-wracking on your end. Is there any way that you can speed up the hiring process on your end? Surprisingly, there are.

Here are some tips to motivate the employer to hire YOU!

Make sure the interviewer has everything they need from you.

Don’t leave the interview until the employer has everything they need to make an informed decision. A great way to do this is by asking if there are any additional questions the interviewer wants to ask. This gives the interviewer a chance to clear up any loose ends.

Of course, your efforts should start from the second you walk in the door. Be active and engaged in the interview by asking questions. Expand on your qualifications and how you’ve used your skills in other roles. Before leaving, ask the interviewer when you can expect to hear back from them on a decision. This gives you a timeline and an idea of when to follow up if necessary.

Follow up with the interviewer.

After the initial meet, you want to remain on the interviewer’s mind. You have to balance this, as you want to let the employer know that you care about this opportunity, while not coming across as desperate or needy. We recommend sending a thank you note within 24 hours from the interview with a handwritten note or an email to show your gratitude.

If a week has gone by without any notice, pick up the phone and call. Express your interest in the position but remain diplomatic. Having too much emotion can hurt your chances of getting a call back. If another week passes, call back and ask if you are still being considered for the position. It is possible that they haven’t made a decision yet.

Continue looking for other opportunities.

Until you have a job, it’s important to continue looking for jobs hiring in Jackson MS. You never know when the right position will come along, so keep your options open. If you want to speed up the decision making process, remind the hiring manager that you are still on the job hunt.

Let the employer know that you’ve received interest from other positions, which is why you want to know if you should move on. Don’t put pressure on the hiring manager, but do remind them that there are others competing for your talent.

Some employers take time to hire an employee. Continue to position yourself in a positive light and remind them that you are interested in the job. At the same time, don’t give up other potential opportunities. It’s important to continue looking for jobs that are hiring so that you can keep your options open.

This post was originally published by Capital Staffing on 22nd April, 2019.