10 tips for landing your dream job in 2018

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10 Tips for Landing your Dream
Job in 2018

2. 1. Identify your skill sets
Many people start their job search by looking at the
job titles that sound most fitting to their career goals.
While this method may prove to be successful for
some, Glassdoor career expert Scott Dobroski
suggests job seekers look at the required skills of a
position instead. By doing this, Dobroski says
employees will be able to identify the skill sets they
already possess and the jobs that best match their
experiences.

3. 2. Utilize online resources and company websites
Thanks to the internet, looking for a job today goes
far beyond asking a friend and searching for an
opening in the newspaper. Now, companies use their
website to advertise job openings, and job search
platforms can also help you identify opportunities.
Use these sites to not only search for a specific
position, but to also look for "similar jobs" or
"suggested jobs" that may pique your interest.

4. 3. Narrow down your search to the best options
Rather than apply to any and every opening you see,
it's best to narrow down your search and only apply
to the positions that sound most fitting to your skill
sets and career goals. To go a step further in
ensuring that a job is right for you, do a little bit of
background research on the company to get a sense
of its values and why employees do or don't like
working there. Also, dig into your own network to
see if you're connected to someone who has
experience at the company and who can share their
perspective on working there.

5. 4. Save the best job listings for future reference
Even after you've submitted your application for a
job, you should still copy and paste or print the job
listing for future reference. With many employers
removing a position once they've received enough
applicants, Dobroski says saving a job description
can help you prepare for an interview when you want
to look back on the qualifications needed.

6. 5. Customize your resume to match each position
you apply to
Even if you're looking at jobs that are all within the
same industry, it's still important to tailor your
resume so that it matches each specific job you apply
to. By doing so, you give yourself a competitive edge
over the resumes that hiring managers know are
used for any and every job.

7. 6. Don't restate your resume in your cover letter
According to Glassdoor, your cover letter should not
read like an extra copy of your resume. Instead, it
should provide hiring managers with more
background information about who you are and why
you are a right fit for the position and the company.
It should also include a call to action like, "I look
forward to connecting to discuss next steps," so the
employer knows just how interested you are in
moving forward with the position.

8. 7. Prepare for your interview
Before going on an interview, Glassdoor suggests
jobs seekers do the following three things:
 1. Research the company you are interviewing with
and the work they do.
 2. Practice answering tough and common interview
questions beforehand.
 3. Look up background information about the
individual you are interviewing with.

9. 8. Always ask questions
In addition to preparing yourself for how to properly
answer an interview question, you should also prep
yourself on what information you want to know from
the interviewer. According to Glassdoor, if you don't
ask questions in an interview you can easily "run the
risk of unintentionally appearing disengaged or
uninterested."

10. 9. Send a thank you note
To really stand out and show your appreciation for
the interview, you should always send a follow up
note thanking the hiring managers for taking time
out of their schedule to meet with you. This note can
be sent via email or snail mail, but Thompson says
before sending you should triple check to make sure
there are no grammatical errors and that all names
are spelled correctly.

11. 10. Don't accept the job on the spot
If offered the position, Glassdoor says you should
thank the employer for the opportunity and confirm
when you will need to accept the job. Rather than
giving an answer right away, you should use the time
you have to carefully consider if the offer is right for
you and to assess whether you need to negotiate your
salary. Tools like Glassdoor's Know Your Worth can
help you measure the market pay of a job based on
where you live, your job title and your relevant work
experience.

12. References
 https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/17/10-job-search-
tips-for-landing-your-dream-role-in-2018.html
 https://www.vacancies.ae/jobs/jobs-in-dubai
 https://www.vacancies.ae/jobs/jobs-in-abudhabi
 https://www.vacancies.ae/jobs/jobs-in-sharjah
 https://www.vacancies.ae/jobs/jobs-in-ajman