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This may not be how an employer wants to have their name represented . |
Have you ever asked yourself when applying for a job, would I hire myself? Maybe you are seeking a promotion within the company you currently work for. Whatever your career path, it’s important to take an internal look inside at your skills and what you can offer or bring to the table.
Companies want to hire the best candidate and with today’s volatile economy, job seekers today have some tight competition. Sure, times are tough and landing that perfect position or promotion can be difficult. Spend some time to focus on your strengths and what you can do to contribute. Research the company and understand how they work. Find out from a potential employer or current employer what issues they may be facing. Provide them with information on your skills and discuss how you can assist them with problem areas they may be experiencing. Talk about your ideas in regards to how you plan to actively utilize your skills to help them with those difficulties. This is how you become the solution.
It can be helpful to take a look in the mirror. What do you see? Are you dressed professionally and do you walk with confidence? Is your appearance clean and neat? What about your truck and trailer. When
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This is over the top however so have been the results . |
you pull into a customer’s parking lot to load or unload what would they say about your equipment? What kind of language do you use when working around other people? Are you kind and helpful to others or do you promote conflict? If you are trying to get a promotion or advance your career where you currently work, these are important questions. Some people may wonder why they didn’t get a particular opportunity or were passed over for the next level position. It’s important to remember that people are watching how you work and interact with others. People talk and share information about you. It’s of great value to maintain a good reputation in the workplace where others see you as a contributor.
A great reputation can go a long way to getting you that new job or achieving that next level within your company. These same principles apply when trying to acquire a new customer, obtain that gravy dedicated run or any other advancement you’re seeking. Always look to yourself and ask the question would I hire myself if I was in their position?