{"id":1499,"date":"2022-08-01T09:15:47","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T07:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/?p=1499"},"modified":"2022-08-18T12:02:57","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T10:02:57","slug":"6-habits-that-could-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/6-habits-that-could-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-job","title":{"rendered":"6 Habits That Could Increase Your Chances of Getting the Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting a job is one of the hardest things to do in this world. However, if you are well prepared and have the necessary skills required for the position, then you will definitely get it. Here are some habits that could increase your chances of getting the job:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4088b9088f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4088b9088f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/6-habits-that-could-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-job\/#1_Be_well_informed_about_the_job_you_are_applying_for\" >#1. Be well informed about the job you are applying for.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/6-habits-that-could-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-job\/#2_Send_a_customized_cover_letter\" >#2. Send a customized cover letter.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/6-habits-that-could-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-job\/#3_Be_critical_when_writing_your_CV\" >#3. Be critical when writing your CV.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/6-habits-that-could-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-job\/#4_Be_well_prepared\" >#4. Be well prepared.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/6-habits-that-could-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-job\/#5_Do_not_fake_your_qualifications\" >#5. Do not fake your qualifications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/6-habits-that-could-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-job\/#6_Have_a_good_network_of_friends_relatives_or_associates_who_can_help_you_to_get_a_job\" >#6. Have a good network of friends, relatives or associates who can help you to get a job.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/6-habits-that-could-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-job\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-be-well-informed-about-the-job-you-are-applying-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Be_well_informed_about_the_job_you_are_applying_for\"><\/span><strong>#1. Be well informed about the job you are applying for.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t just go through the motions, you should be well informed about the job you are applying for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know what you&#8217;re talking about, what the company does, how long it&#8217;s been in business and how long it has been in this industry if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus the kind of work style they like to promote within their brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is this a laid back company or do they like people who are driven? Do they want everyone on board to be doing their own thing or do all employees need to be team players? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does this company have a sense of humor or does it take itself too seriously? You get the idea&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-send-a-customized-cover-letter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Send_a_customized_cover_letter\"><\/span><strong>#2. Send a customized cover letter.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should always customize your cover letter to the job. If you&#8217;re applying for a research position at a university, don&#8217;t bother mentioning that you&#8217;re great at marketing or sales \u2014 it won&#8217;t help your case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try highlighting one or two relevant skills from the job description, and explain why you think those skills are perfect for this particular job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mentioning an accomplishment is also a good idea: if you have completed a project related to the field of work, include it in your cover letter! You could even go as far as highlighting any awards that prove how awesome you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-be-critical-when-writing-your-cv\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Be_critical_when_writing_your_CV\"><\/span><strong>#3. Be critical when writing your CV.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always worth taking the time to check your CV over, because the small details matter. Here are some tips on what to look out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make sure it is clear and concise. You want to make sure that any potential employer gets the information they need quickly and easily. Use bullet points if necessary so that you can highlight some of your most important achievements, but don\u2019t forget about making sure your CV actually reads well.<\/li><li>Make sure it is relevant to the job you are applying for, or even just relevant in general! If you have been applying for a job within a marketing company, then make sure that all of your experience is related somehow (even if it isn\u2019t directly).<\/li><li>Grammatical errors can really hurt an otherwise strong application \u2013 so be careful! The last thing you want is for someone who has been reading through hundreds of CVs over several days coming across something as simple as spelling mistake which immediately jumps off the page at them and makes them think less of you as a person and more about how unprofessional people who spell \u201ctheir\u201d like \u201cthere\u201d must be. Trust me on this one!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-be-well-prepared\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Be_well_prepared\"><\/span><strong>#4. Be well prepared.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The interview is a two-way street and both parties are there to make sure the other is a good fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want them to know that you&#8217;re on top of your game, and they want to see how well you can sell yourself\u2014whether it&#8217;s a great cover letter or a perfectly executed handshake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The better prepared you are for an interview, the more likely you are to get one of those coveted job offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-do-not-fake-your-qualifications\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Do_not_fake_your_qualifications\"><\/span><strong>#5. Do not fake your qualifications.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lying is bad. If there are any areas where you think that your experience falls short of what is needed for this position\u2014and not just &#8220;this position,&#8221; but any position\u2014then address those areas head-on in either an interview or cover letter so as not to waste anyone&#8217;s time by pretending otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If something needs improving upon or changing up before applying for jobs (for example: no experience working with children), then take steps toward getting that experience before submitting applications!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way around fake references is by using real ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-have-a-good-network-of-friends-relatives-or-associates-who-can-help-you-to-get-a-job\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Have_a_good_network_of_friends_relatives_or_associates_who_can_help_you_to_get_a_job\"><\/span><strong>#6. Have a good network of friends, relatives or associates who can help you to get a job.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a good network of friends, relatives or associates who can help you to get a job is a great way to get the job quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your network will be able to introduce you to someone who might need your services and when an opportunity arises, it will be easy for them to find out about you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to go through any interview process before getting hired because your friend has already told his buddy about your skills and abilities, so there is no need for further interaction with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that after reading this article, you will have more confidence when applying for a job. After all, the most important thing is not just knowing the right things to do but also doing them well! Good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a job is one of the hardest things to do in this world. 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