Finally! You perfected your resume, sent your cover letter and applied for the job or internship. Guess what? Your work still isn’t done. If you just wait, you may be waiting forever.
Although, only applying for a job online may just be enough, you can increase your chances of standing out and getting hired by that company. Before you apply to any position, always be sure to match your skills and experience with the description of the job role and skills they look for. According to glass door, most interviews are achieved from applying online, talking to a recruiter or being referred.
Read to the next steps that you should do after you apply for a position:
1. Attend networking events and always be networking.
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Follow the company and look to see if they are recruiting at any local events. This gives you a chance to meet the recruiter face to face and let them know that you are interested in the position and how you already applied. By your sharpness and tenacity, the recruiter will most likely be willing to help you get an interview and they will tell you to follow up with them by sending an email of the position you applied for and your resume. Afterwards, they will send your resume to the main recruiter and if they feel that you are a good fit, they will extend an interview.
2. Reach out to people who already work at the company.
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It’s great to reach out to people to see how they got to where they are at. People love to talk about themselves, so asking someone that is in the role you would like to be in or department would be great. They could even mention your name to the hiring manager or put in a good word for you.
3. Send an email to recruiters letting them know you applied.
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Although they may or may not reply to your email, it’s still great for them to keep you in mind when considering who they should reach out to for an interview. They may research you on social media, so be sure to clean it up.
4. Follow up!
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Don’t be that person that just wants to know if you got an interview yet. Be genuine when you follow up. One good tip is keeping up with the company and anything new they have going on throughout their company. For example, if the company’s marketing team just won an award, mention that in the follow up email so the recruiter can know that you are keeping up with the company and it will be very impressive to them.
5. Keep up with the company on social media.
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Follow the company on social media. You will receive news about what’s happening within the company. Also, most companies has some type of recruiting page so be sure to follow that as well to see if they are hosting any events close to you.
6. Connect with the hiring manager on LinkedIn.
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Don’t be afraid to send the hiring manager and people in the department you applied for request to connect on LinkedIn. This is one of the most proficient ways to stay in touch and keep up with what someone is doing.
7.Put yourself in the position to win!!!!!
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Always keep yourself well-versed in your industry and keep continuously developing your skills — regardless if you get the job or not. That way, eventually, you will get the perfect job for you that you will succeed in.
I guarantee you that performing these seven actions will definitely help you stand out among others who are also qualified for the same job!
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