3 Ways to Make A Lasting Impression, Land The Killer New Career & Create Bigger Opportunity
Have you ever been pleasantly surprised by someone’s ability to virtually predict what you considered important and valuable, and they delivered it without you having to ask for it? This is a great way to make a lasting impression on a prospective new employer because it helps them to anticipate how you will assimilate and excel as part of their team and organizational culture.
The old saying that you never get a second chance to make a first impression only tells half the story in emphasizing why it is so important. If we make a poor initial impression, we run the risk of eliminating ourselves from consideration, and that is easy to understand in terms of the value and importance it represents.
Making a lasting impression and assessing the exponential value of creating higher expectations for the contributions that you are capable of on an ongoing basis can be the difference between not only being offered a position, but moreover being offered better compensation and even more opportunity right out of the gate. Here are 5 ways to accomplish this as part of your search for your next career opportunity:
COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE:
When completing your USAMJ profile, make certain that you take the time and make the effort to fill in all applicable fields and provide all of your information.
THE VALUE OF RESILIENCY:
Understand the value of overcoming failure. Be honest, articulate and confident sharing your experience of coming back from a personal or a professional setback, so that you demonstrate the ability to persist in spite of dealing with significant obstacles. Tell your story truthfully, but effectively by including the details that matter. Resiliency is one of the most highly-sought after qualities in candidates in today’s employment market.
FOCUS – PATIENCE – AMBITION:
Demonstrate extreme focus on the responsibilities of the position you seek, but combine that with a patient, yet ambitious vision to become a bigger and more meaningful contributor toward the the goals of the organization. Frame your ambition in a way that aligns your professional and personal goals with the career path that the company and the position afford you.
If you are unsure or lack confidence in your ability to communicate effectively during the interview process, role play with a mentor, family member or friend. Preparation is a great way to sharpen your speaking skills and gain that edge in confidence that can propel you to the top of the candidate list.
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