Are You Looking For A Job Or A Company?

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Thursday, September 13th, 2007 @ 7:02 am | Interview Questions

It might seem like a strange question to ask, especially if you are in transition (not currently employed). You might say, of course I am looking for a job. If I were to ask you why, the answer might be, �Because I need to pay my bills�. Yes, I know that bill payment is a priority, but let us stop for a moment and take inventory.

The fastest way to get a job is to offer the employer a solution to a problem that they are currently facing. If you agree with this statement then you need to research the company and not really be concerned about the job they are offering. Take an inventory of your skills by thinking of all of the things you know how to do and write them down. Your list might include thing like budget analysis, workflow redesign, team building, specific computer software application, customer service skills, good organizational skills, words per minute typing, grant and policy writing, product sales, or a host of other skills.

Once you have developed your list, you need to select a small list of companies or organizations in your area of expertise and research them. Look in industry trade journals, newspaper, internet to discover the latest concerns and issues in the market place. Even more importantly, what is this company�s position in the market? Don�t forget to find out financially sound the company is by reviewing their annual report and find out what suppliers to the company have to say about their payment practices.

Now that you have your research and your skills list, look for opportunities to compare them to discover where there might be an opportunity to provide the company with a service that they need. You might even find that the company does not have a position that addresses this need. When you do you have hit the Jackpot.
Your next steps to determine how to present this information and get an interview with the decision maker of the company will be offered in future posts. Rest assured, you are on your way to discover your dream job.