7 Ways to Get That Job Offer:
Sealing The Deal - cont Part 2 ...
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 in 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.
