Job Search Tips for Residents of Gainesville, Florida Apartments

Occasionally, we speak to a Bellamay Grand resident who is in search of new employment. There’s no doubt that the job search process can be an all-at-once an exciting, frustrating, and nerve-racking experience.

Whether you’re employed now and just want to see what’s out there, or you go through a layoff and need something right away, looking for a job is a job in itself. To help the residents of our Gainesville, Florida apartments impress their future employers, we offer the following job search tips:

• Customize your cover letter for each potential employer. On the cover letter, describe how you will benefit the company, not what you are looking for in a job.

• Your cover letter and résumé should be well-written to show that you are a good communicator.
• Your résumé should not be a simple laundry list of functions and responsibilities you’ve fulfilled in your past jobs. Outline specific accomplishments that made a difference in each organization, for example, “Increased sales 50 percent in my first year,” or “Streamlined methods to double production.”
• Know the exact place and time of the interview, the interviewer’s full name, and the correct pronunciation.
• Research the company before your interview. Ask for their Web address and read about the company’s history and goals.
• Have a list of questions ready so that you are prepared when they ask, “Do you have any questions for us?”
• Remember that the person interviewing you probably will enjoy talking about the company and their accomplishments. Listen patiently to what they say and be interested.
• Show respect for your interviewer by looking and dressing your best.
• Smile, be friendly, and enthusiastically express your interest in the job.
• Before you leave, get a business card with an e-mail address. Then write a follow-up letter. If you don’t get the job, write another letter to “keep the door open.”

The job search process is sometimes long and tedious, but it’s worth the effort when you find a company and career you love. Perhaps most importantly, relax and enjoy yourself at interviews. Your potential employer will be looking for someone who is easy to work with and pleasant to be around for hours a day. Good luck!