我要诚实地说，找工作，无论你是刚进入这个领域还是想换工作，都不适合胆小的人！在过去的一年里，我为很多人在求职过程中提供了指导和建议，这是一个过程——在某些情况下，是一个漫长的过程。我想和你分享在你准备开始求职之旅时需要考虑的7件事，这样你才能最终成功！

1. 做好心理准备——这意味着早点开始——就像现在一样。你制作一份简历，然后把它投给一打公司，安排面试，然后被录用的日子已经一去不复返了。现在，你必须为你申请的每个特定职位量身定制你的简历。为了解决这个问题，制作一份MASTER RESUME，这样你就不会发现自己试图记住不同的角色、责任和成就来决定是否适用于这个潜在的职位。
2. 查看你的LinkedIn资料。在你加入求职大军之前，更新一下你在LinkedIn上的个人资料。越来越多的公司在决定面试候选人时也会查看他们在LinkedIn上的个人资料。让一个值得信任的同事看一看并提供反馈。确保它描述了你在当前和以前的角色中所做的（或已经做过的）。现在是征求建议的时候了。
3. 花点时间仔细阅读每个职位描述——仔细分析！记下你的哪些经验符合他们的要求，以及你的具体技能。值得一提的是，我的女性读者——不要放弃那些你“只”具备60%或70%所需经验或技能的职位！女性通常只申请那些能够100%展示所需经验和技能的职位——这就没有成长的空间了！
4. Revise your resume by reviewing your master resume. Pull out the experience that speaks to the experience the company is seeking in this specific role to tailor your resume or CV to that specific role, use language utilized in the job description in case the company is using a resume screener program. And utilize similar language in your cover letter.
5. Determine your skill or experience gaps and be able to speak to them in an interview. If for example, you have decent Excel skills, but the job description requires “Exceptional Excel Skills,” be prepared to discuss how you will close that gap. This could mean taking a course before you start the position, etc.
6. Do your research. You should be prepared to do two or more rounds of research. The first round is to give you a good sense of the company, just so you can apply. You will want to look at the org structure, company mission, product or services offered, etc. This can also involve reaching out to people you may know at the company – but be careful as you do not always want to tip your hand and broadcast you are applying for a position. Your second wave of research occurs when you are invited for an interview. This should be more in-depth to prepare you for potential interview questions. It is doubtful an interviewer will ask you a question about their website, but you will want to be able to pull examples and substance to demonstrate your knowledge of the company when answering their questions. For example, “Tell us more about your ability to collaborate.” While this is directed at learning about your ability to collaborate, when you can note specific instances or collaborative frameworks that exist at the company, you look more impressive. You could respond with, “I value collaboration because it allows for different perspectives and believe that while it can extend the process, the resulting product or service is much better than one created in a vacuum. I noticed on your website you have specific collaboration spaces in the office to encourage the exchange of ideas. I would welcome that kind of working space.” The final round of research occurs for subsequent interviews and likely involves finding out more information about the more senior person(s) you will be meeting with.
7. Read the application instructions carefully. I am often amazed at the number of people who do not read or pay attention to the instructions. They submit pre-written letters of recommendation versus only submitting names and contact information. They don’t answer the application questions, etc. Your application is your first impression, so make it a good one.

While not a specific step or action to take, it is important to reserve time and energy to put into your job search process. I recommend, scheduling time in your day (not necessarily during work hours) to focus on your job search. The steps and actions outlined above take time. You also have to accept, from the start, even though a job description looks like it was written for you – your perfect position – there is a possibility you won’t even get an interview. Do not take it personally. In many instances, companies hire from within, and the posting of a position is company policy. On the other hand, you may get asked to interview for a position you opted to apply to even though it might not have seemed like a good fit – keep an open mind, you never know how you will feel until you actually meet folks.

Remember, a good hiring manager is hiring a person, not their resume. They understand and expect skill gaps, they are more focused on whether you will be a good fit at the company and on the team. Meshing with their team is NOT something they can teach.

祝你好运！