Landing the right job: Bob Gerberg on job hunting preparation

Job seekers must first know what the market wants. For respected staffing executive and author Bob Gerberg, knowing the trends in the prevailing job market helps job hunters determine in which aspects they need stepping up so that employers will seriously consider them for the open position.

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Matching job skills

According to Gerberg, this can be done by organizing one’s professional accomplishments. Job seekers must catalog all accomplishments to make them suitable for a prospective employer’s job offering. This is also meant to make the potential employer interested in the applicant; employers are often on the lookout for applicants who can provide more than one specialization, which can add great value to their target organization. There are positions higher than their desired positions that applicants can apply for if they market themselves correctly. 

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According to Bob Gerberg, many clients settle for less than their ideal positions simply because they were not able to effectively communicate their total skill sets to the company they applied for. Gerberg believes that if applicants can communicate at least 10 to 20 skills they possess to the target company, this would be a major game changer in their job search. Communicating one’s true assets can make a significant change for applicants looking for a new pursuit or landing their first job.

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For more information on job hunting preparations, you can visit Bob Gerberg at BobGerberg.com.

Bob Gerberg, Jr: Improving web presence or online identity

Bob Gerberg, Jr. argues that the initial job interview happens in the Internet, the portal where jobseekers make their first impression. Their Internet presence can surely determine whether jobseekers can take the second step of the hiring process - the face-to-face interview or a crucial telephone call. This is why it is important for job hunters to effectively manage their web presence or online identity so that it would reflect them at their best.

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Good thing the digital age abounds in technological trends that allow individuals to stay at the forefront of career search. These trends are valuable for making one’s online profile a competitive and affirmative reflection of the jobseeker. Bob Gerberg, Jr. recommends the following ways in making web presence effective and more professional.

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Blogging -- Blogging about news and key issues on a certain industry would make job hunters visible through search engine ranking.

Contributing articles for online publications -- Employers would always want someone whose expertise is proven and publicized than those whose skill is kept in the company e-mail.

Participating in social networking sites -- These sites allow jobseekers to create a proactive impression, thereby attracting potential employers.

Getting involved in online discussions -- This is a toolkit wherein jobseekers can showcase their know-how about a certain industry through forums and Q & A portions.

Bob Gerberg, Jr. is the CEO of SET, a leader in innovations for career search.

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