The 6 Reasons You'll Get the Job : What Employers Look For--Whether They Know It or Not

What Are Employers Really Looking for? It's Not What You Think. More people than ever are applying for the same few jobs. Surfing job boards and submitting a dozen résumés a day just doesn't work. The 6 Reasons You'll Get the Job shows you exactly how to tailor your pitch and stand out from the crowd so that you get hired. Talent alone will not get you the job. The short list of candidates all have the ability to do the work, so what makes the difference? Whether employers know it or not, intuitively they are always looking for a candidate who meets or exceeds each of six qualities: ? Presentation • Ability • Dependability • Motivation • Attitude • Network These qualities may sound familiar, but you'll be surprised at how employers judge them. You'll discover how to promote these six qualities to your advantage so employers take notice. You'll also learn proven strategies for finding jobs in the Hidden Market while your competition is still waiting by the phone. By mastering a few simple, often overlooked techniques, you'll get noticed by the person who has the power to hire you now. The real reasons you're not getting hired Thinking like everyone else can keep you unemployed The hiring process through the employer's eyes Padman: the 6 reason you're hired or screened out It takes more than ability to get hired How to prove you are the best candidate Stand out from the crowd by giving facts Stand out from the crowd by demonstration Stand out from the crowd by offering credible references Stand out from the crowd by telling stories A new take on transferable skills Proving you're the person they need How to avoid being screened out Solution tool 1: learn a new skill Solution tool 2: access a resource Solution tool 3: change your job target Solution tool 4: adjust your outlook Solution tool 5: adjust the employer's perception of you Solution tool 6: craft a good answer Overcoming your barriers Creating an effective job search strategy Tipping the scales in your favor Choosing the strategy that's best for you.