Top 4 Tips for Current Job Seekers

Chris Dardis

September 19, 2017

September 19, 2017 – Have you been looking to improve your job status? Possibly searching for new opportunities? If you are currently searching for a new job and haven’t had the results you’d hope for lately, don’t give up. Employment experts say the summer months, especially June and August are two of the slowest months for searching for a new job, but things are about to speed up! Chris Dardis, local recruitment expert and HR professional, was recently interviewed on WCCO to discuss how you can stand out from other applicants in your job search.

Chris Dardis. a local recruitment expert and HR professional with Versique, talks with Kim Johnson and Jason DeRusha on WCCO This Morning.

Chris explains, “If you have been waiting to hear back from companies, things are about to change. September and October are typically some of the busiest times of the year for hiring, this can be due to the summer wrapping up and companies needing to utilize the rest of their budget by the end of year.” If you are in the market for a new job, Chris provided four important tips for current job seekers.

TOP FOUR TIPS FOR JOB SEEKERS

Revamp Your Resume

Make sure your resume is specific to each and every job you apply for, it’s okay to have 4-5 different resumes that call out specific skill sets that are required in different job descriptions. So make sure you are personalizing those resumes to fit each position.

Update Your LinkedIn

These days, LinkedIn can be more important than a resume. Make sure your profile is completely filled out. Optimize your headline and profile picture, list all your important skill sets, add your accomplishments and keep it professional.

Don’t Stop at the Job Application

Many people tend to apply for a job and then they just wait to hear back. Instead, be active, go through your LinkedIn network and see if you have any connections to that company. If you do, reach out to them, who you know and a personal testimonial can make all the difference.

Always Follow Up

Send a thoughtful email, right after the interview. State in the email why you are excited about the job opportunity, why you would be the right fit and what you can bring to the company.

Following these tips will improve your chances for a successful job search. For additional tips, make sure to follow us on social to get our latest updates!

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Chris Dardis / About Author

Chris Dardis is the President of Versique’s Consulting division. Having both corporate leadership and agency recruiting experience, Chris has the unique ability to understand his clients’ human capital needs and offer strategic consultative solutions.

Chris has more than 19 years of combined experience within corporate HR leadership positions and the executive search and consulting industry. This experience provides Chris with the unique ability to truly understand his clients’ human capital needs and offer strategic customized solutions. Chris’s HR network in the Twin Cities is second-to-none and provide value to his candidates and clients.

To find out how Chris can help your business’ HR department achieve greater success, you can contact him by phone or email at the bottom of the page.

Chris’s Approach
Chris understands that, as baby boomers retire and millennial’s enter the workforce, there’s no denying that things are changing. As the world around us progresses, employers expect a set of work competencies that are aligned with the skill demands of the 21st century. Whether your organization is looking for additional insight, an outside eye, or someone to enhance processes and boost productivity, Chris has a deep understanding of the role HR plays in the recruiting process and what it takes for HR departments to be successful both today and tomorrow.