One of the greatest speeches of the 20th century was given in 1961. All job seekers should take the spirit of that speech to heart in their job search. It could make a huge difference in determining whether they are successful or not in their search for employment.
It was January 20, 1961 and John F. Kennedy was giving his inaugural address to the nation. The key words from that speech we need to embrace are, “ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
So what can we learn from these inspirational words from 50 years ago? If you were a hiring manager and reviewed a resume where the person says he is looking for a job that will further his marketing skills and allow him to advance in the industry, how do you think the manager will respond? That resume will most likely go to the bottom of the pile. But what if the the resume instead said the person wanted to use his skills to further the success of the company and help make it a leader in the industry? This resume has a much better chance of making the cut.
Companies hire people in order to help their organizations succeed. A job seeker will get much further if he/she understands this. You should focus on demonstrating how you can use your skills to help the company succeed. Thinking of others before yourself is a core value that companies look for in new employees.
This concept also applies when networking with others. Most people dread networking to try to find a job. Getting people to provide you with job leads is often less than fulfilling. Instead of networking to find a job for yourself, try networking for the purpose of using your skills to contribute to the success of others. People with jobs to offer often get tired of people asking if they have a job for them. They are much more likely to be receptive to someone who is offering something to others versus looking to get something. And as a job seeker, you'll probably feel much better about yourself when you offer to help someone with the skills that you have.
This simple change in mindset can really make a difference in your job search. If you look for different ways to apply this concept in your job search, you will increase your chances of success.
This concept also applies when networking with others. Most people dread networking to try to find a job. Getting people to provide you with job leads is often less than fulfilling. Instead of networking to find a job for yourself, try networking for the purpose of using your skills to contribute to the success of others. People with jobs to offer often get tired of people asking if they have a job for them. They are much more likely to be receptive to someone who is offering something to others versus looking to get something. And as a job seeker, you'll probably feel much better about yourself when you offer to help someone with the skills that you have.
This simple change in mindset can really make a difference in your job search. If you look for different ways to apply this concept in your job search, you will increase your chances of success.
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