{"id":25345,"date":"2022-12-27T02:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T02:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/?p=25345"},"modified":"2022-12-28T15:07:06","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T15:07:06","slug":"job-hunting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/bs-business\/job-hunting\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Know About Job Hunting","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Searching for jobs is not an enjoyable experience. You spend days, if not weeks, perfecting your resume and hitting \u201csubmit application\u201d at least a hundred times. And out of every 100 job applications, you\u2019ll probably hear back from about 10 of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yeah, job hunting is exhausting. But as tiring and discouraging as it may be from time to time, it\u2019s important to stay committed. You will find your perfect job\u2014you just have to keep searching. Here are 5 things to know about job hunting that might make the whole experience a little bit more bearable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your resume is not a one size fits all situation. You need to tailor your resume for each job you’re applying to. Look at what the job posting is asking for and include some of those resume keywords<\/a>. This will help your resume stand out to recruiters who see hundreds of resumes on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a job is looking for someone who\u2019s creative and can work independently, make sure you have those words on your resume. Writing a solid resume <\/a>should be your first step in applying for jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s customary for an employer to run a background check for every candidate they\u2019re considering hiring. A background check will usually show employment, criminal records, education, credit history, and more. So, before you apply for a job, make sure you double-check your credit history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why do employers check your credit?<\/a> There are several reasons, first, to reduce risk, especially for financial or managerial roles. Running a credit check also assesses a candidate\u2019s financial responsibility and gauges their trustworthiness. An employer will check your credit to get a better idea of your ability to handle financial obligations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For many jobs, having a portfolio is not only recommended but required. So if you don\u2019t already have a portfolio of your work, it\u2019s a good idea to start on it now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n#2. Check Your Credit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
#3. Create a Portfolio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n