Selling Yourself to an Employer

When researching and applying for a job, you need to be organized, prepared and professional. Another great way to make yourself memorable to an employer is to create an image that will stand out in the mind of an employer and make them want to talk with you further about a job opportunity. Here are three basic points to consider when selling yourself to an employer.

-Outline your best features to the employer. Features include basic information about you, or bullets on your resume that you want to highlight to the company. Discuss your work and volunteer experience and give numeric evidence of your accomplishments. Show them what type of results you are capable of achieving and let them know how you worked to achieve those results.

-Emphasize your soft skills. Show the employer the benefits they will receive by having you as a member of their team. Highlight your ability to work with others and show them specific examples of times where you demonstrated leadership. Think about your strongest characteristics and mold them into positive traits that a prospective employer would like to see.

-Ask appropriate questions that will show the employer you have a serious interest in the position. Figure out what the employer is looking for and show how you will fit those needs. Explain why you want to work for the company and ask questions that show you have done prior research about their organization. In addition, by asking questions you can express concerns or reservations you might have about working there so you can make a more informed decision in the end.

Remember, all the pieces of the job hunt can be daunting. Stay organized and work out a game plan to sell yourself to an employer so you are showing them the best version of yourself. For more help, visit Career Services.