In this week's video, we're gonna go over exactly what employers are looking for in
a job applicant. That's coming up!
Hey guys, I'm Kim with Snagajob, your number one source
for hourly jobs, and welcome to our weekly advice show. So the cool thing about Snagajob
is that we work with employers and job seekers and we ask employers a lot what exactly their
looking for from a job seeker. So we want to give you a few tips on what they tell us
what they're looking for in the perfect job applicant. First, flexibility. Employers typically
have openings based around certain times they need someone to work. So, if you go in, saying
I can only work Tuesday and Thursday 5-7 and Sundays 1-3 it might scare them a little.
They're looking for someone who can also work the hard to fill shifts meaning the nights
and the weekends. Two, open to learning. Even if you're going in for your very first job,
you may be really likely to land the job if you show them that you're willing and very
eager to learn the new job. "For this position, you may need to learn a couple of new things.
Are you open to that?" "Am I? I am always excited to learn new things." Many employers
actually prefer to hire someone who is willing to learn versus someone with experience who
may be stuck in their ways. "There may be a few things you're gonna need to learn for
the position. Are you open to learning new things?" "I mean, I have a lot of experience
and like I mean I think I'll be fine. I don't think I need to learn anything." Third, ability
to work on a team. The majority of jobs will require you working on a team. So showing
the employer that you're collaborative and easy to get along with can really make you
stand out and that you'll fit in seamlessly with the rest of the team. Four, personality.
On paper, all applicants kind of tend to run together and start to look the same. Letting
your personality really shine can help you stand out and show that you'll be good interacting
with customers as well. An employer can notice this in a variety of ways. Whether it's using
video to apply to the job, or really getting in depth in your interview about just what
a great personality you have. Using these four tips can really help you stand out to
an employer and show them that you know what they're looking for. So thanks for joining
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