7 Ways To Get That Job Offer

7 Ways to Get That Job Offer:
Sealing The Deal


There are times that we see a job opening that we just love to have, and we are willing to do anything to get it. It's as if we are so convinced that we are well suited for it, that we can already even picture ourselves working for that company, contributing to achieve their goals and moving up their corporate ladder.

It would have been nice if we are well qualified for the position we applied for, or we have that special knowledge, skills and education that would give us the edge over the other applicants - if not, getting that job would quite require a miracle - and some bold effort in our part. If we have qualification however that at least closely matches those required by employers - the problem might be workable on our end alone, without the hope of miracles or divine interventions.

If one is thus really bent on getting that job offer, there are some ways one may proceed to become true contenders for the position.


Here are the 7 ways to get a chance to sign that job offer:

1.) Emphasize your strengths.

Relate your qualifications to the employer's needs. Highlight these matching qualifications and specify how you can be effective on that area.

Make mention on instances of the past that support your claims. If you have been awarded with Certificates of Recognition for being the 'Model Employee of The Year' or 'Best Employee of the Month' - this would be a positive addition to your achievements' portion.

If there are related specialized skills you have that you have learned through workshop courses or through work experience, these will definitely put you on their shortlist. Expert knowledge on applicable processes and systems on their organization will set you apart from the rest.

Certain traits that you possess - and being recognized officially through citations by your previous employers will also give the prospective employers a perception that you can be trusted and counted upon - and that you could also become a valuable employee once you will be in their organization.

2.) Assure them that you are adaptable and flexible.

Many organizations will eventually do reorganizations, modify job responsibilities and change some systems in their business processes. This is a fact of many dynamic organizations, which are either streamlining operations, improving business efficiency or trying out a new management technique.

Whatever the reasons, management has this option to implement such strategies in order to be competitive. But while this is so, most employees will not welcome change easily and in fact, will try all they can to maintain the status quo.

Even high-level employees - those in the managerial positions, are also hesitant for moves towards reorganization as they see these as threats to their seat of power - not considering the overall positive effect of reengineering efforts and business process improvements.

If you can show that in the previous companies you were with, you were supportive of such efforts, then you will definitely earn a plus in the minds of these prospective employers. Employers would want their new recruits to be open to change and support company initiated projects and moves for the betterment of the whole organization.

3.) Let them know that you are trainable.

If a job position does not necessarily require a high-level of expertise, the prospective employers will have other considerations for job applicants aside from the specific skill required. If the job position allows for training, then other considerations come to play - like the personal traits, work ethics and the trainability of the new employee.

There might be one applicant who has an expert level for the skill required, but if such may be seen to be non-team player, the employer may seriously consider the other applicant - though not having the expert skill but has the right attitude and work habits ideal for a healthy organization.

Most employers will try their chance with someone who is not difficult to manage and one that will not create issues & conflicts inside the organization. As long as he has the potential and is trainable, the hire would be worth it - rather than on risking on one who may be able to offer the required expertise but will disturb the harmonious dynamics of the organization.

Show them examples in the past when you were trained for another responsibility, and have responded well. Some organizations offer some short-term training programs, and if you have undergone such with your previous employers, make mention of these as well.

Higher educational pursuits as masters or doctorate degrees should be mentioned as a sign that you are self-motivated to learn new things - and that you are hungry for knowledge and very much willing to be trained. Other short-term courses like those of vocational types are also worthy to mention here, especially that you are showing them that you are trainable and can accommodate whatever they will put in front of you.

4.) Let them find comfort of the fact that you are hardworking

Dedicated and hard working employees will find little competition since most are only there in the office to give mediocre work and let time pass without having made a good contribution to the success of the organization.

For whatever reasons, either a lack of motivational initiatives by the company or simply a lack of personal drive by an employee to excel - individuals will not be productive and will only contribute as much at the 8-5 shift allows.

A truly dedicated employee will not waste company time, make efficient use of company resources and do well to complete the tasks assigned. Every opportunity to be able to help the organization forward will be taken by a dedicated employee - that is why such individuals are highly priced and highly sought after by prospective employers.

If you have certain achievements given during your previous employments, then they are valuable proofs of your dedication to your work. References from these previous employers can also become good sources of positive comments when the company you applied for will do background checks.

5.) Show them that you are loyal.

Loyalty is hard to prove. But if you can find a way to convincingly do so, then this will do very well when prospective employers consider you for the position. There are some ways to go about this.

One measure of loyalty is your length of stay in a particular organization. Another would be not abandoning your previous employer without settling all outstanding tasks and letting them find a replacement in your place.

One can also show that he is loyal when he was levelheaded with controversial management decisions in the past. By not creating or stirring issues from such decisions made by previous employers, which would have resulted to unnecessary chaos within the organization - would be to the benefit of management.

6.) Cite instances that prove you are honest.

Honest individuals relate to honest employees. Employers would want that most, if not all of those in their roster can be trusted upon.

In terms of confidential matters with regards to how a company conducts business, is safe with such employees. They will not give out any information that will put their employers to a disadvantage and allow competition to run over the company they are working for.

Honest employees are not traitors and will not allow that competitors will gain an unfair advantage because of leaking critical business secrets of the company he is working for. There are a few left who can really be trusted fully, and if you are one such type - and if you can honestly prove it - you'll be a good catch by any prospective employers.

7.) Give them accounts that you value teamwork.

Teamwork is necessary in any organization. With everybody else doing their share and helping others, the organizational objective will be a lot easier to meet.

Unity and teamwork, rather than divisiveness, can make wonders for the organization's growth. No organization ever succeeded with employees who keep hindering and blocking the way to progress and improvement.

One can't bring a whole company towards the pedestal of success all by his lonesome. That is why there are many other employees, with different expertise, skills, knowledge and specialties - so that your organization will be one with diverse backgrounds - and hopefully the best solutions can be derived with all of them working hand in hand.

Cite specific instances when you were part of a group during a previous employment, and have contributed to the accomplishment of its goals. Specify your role and what other things you had done to ensure that not only your part got done, but those of the others as well. Show them that you are cooperative and can work effectively in a team.


Committed individuals make good employees.

Committed individuals stick to their promises. They make true their commitments and would not allow that they will break their word - as a true gentleman will say - "My word is my bond."

Committed employees will ensure tasks and responsibilities assigned will be done well in a timely manner. The quality of their work is superb, and they make sure they give nothing less.

These types of employees will not allow negative employees to influence them, nor will they ever entertain such thoughts that would jeopardize the organization they are working for. They consider issues within the company as opportunities and challenges - which when properly addressed and given a solution, would benefit both the company and its employees.

That is why committed individuals are valuable employees. They are assets of the company, and they will do what they can to help the organization grow.

If you can prove you have such quality, then employers will not miss the chance to get you aboard their ship and provide you with the opportunity to work with them - towards a brighter future - for the organization and for you.


Walk The Talk

And when you are finally in the organization, all you have to do is be yourself and make true your claims of who you are and what type of employee you are. This is the opportunity you have been waiting for, and you now have the chance to shine - and prove them right.

Never be complacent and always strive to offer your best work to the company. You have been trusted and given the chance to prove your worth. Remember that you longed for this job for quite some time; you have it in you to make it work and not blow it up.

Study well their business processes and internal systems, and suggest for improvements for efficiency reasons. Do well your job and increase your knowledge to be more effective. Always believe that there is always a better way to do things - and you will find out that you can actually do more and give out high quality work.

Never cease to learn more about the job at hand - in so doing, you will continue to become a valuable asset to the company.