Quiz: Do You Know The Most Effective Ways To Job Hunt?
You’ve decided to start your job search, but you have no idea where to begin. Take this quiz and find out the most effective ways to job hunt and land your dream position.
Don't forget to check out Bisnow's Job Board to see what companies are hiring, how to apply and where to land your next interview.
When applying to a new job, the first thing to do is:
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Narrowing down your ideal position will eliminate wasted time and allow you to focus on the job you really want. Once you’re focused and confident with the specific position you are applying for, you can prospect what companies are hiring, tweak your résumé to the job description and write a customized cover letter for the employer.
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Narrowing down your ideal position will eliminate wasted time and allow you to focus on the job you really want. Once you’re focused and confident with the specific position you are applying for, you can prospect what companies are hiring, tweak your résumé to the job description and write a customized cover letter for the employer.
Once you find your dream job listing, you should:
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Take the time to find the hiring manager, give them a call and discuss the position. You’ll instantly sound enthusiastic about the job, while getting the chance to express your skill set and desire to work for this company. When hiring managers receive hundreds of résumés a day, you’re bound to stand out. See who’s hiring in your city here.
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Take the time to find the hiring manager, give them a call and discuss the position. You’ll instantly sound enthusiastic about the job, while getting the chance to express your skill set and desire to work for this company. When hiring managers receive hundreds of résumés a day, you’re bound to stand out. See who’s hiring in your city here.
The best resource to start your job prospecting is:
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Find an online job board that is tailored to the industry you are applying to. This will narrow down the search, and present you with better-quality companies that took the time to scope out a niche job boards just like you. Here’s a good example of a CRE-specific job board: Bisnow Jobs
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Find an online job board that is tailored to the industry you are applying to. This will narrow down the search, and present you with better-quality companies that took the time to scope out a niche job board just like you. Here’s a good example of a CRE-specific job board: Bisnow Jobs
Your résumé will stand out when it is:
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Recruiters and hiring managers don’t have time to read a lengthy résumé, nor do they want to be distracted by bright colors or unusual fonts (that is, unless you are a graphic designer). Grammar is important in your cover letter, but phrases are best for the résumé. A résumé that is clean, neat and concise will present you as an effective communicator and a sharp and intelligent candidate. Our tip: use bullet points. Click here to start submitting your résumé.
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Recruiters and hiring managers don’t have time to read a lengthy résumé, nor do they want to be distracted by bright colors or unusual fonts (that is, unless you are a graphic designer). Grammar is important in your cover letter, but phrases are best for the résumé. A résumé that is clean, neat and concise will present you as an effective communicator and a sharp and intelligent candidate. Our tip: use bullet points. Click here to start submitting your résumé.
You’ve applied for a hundred jobs with no response. Your next step should be:
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If you’re not getting the responses you expected and you’ve applied to several jobs, there’s a consistent variable in all of this: your résumé. Perhaps it’s time to take a hard look at it and see what can be revised to effectively communicate your experience. Our tip: give it to someone who will give you constructive feedback. Then, continue your job search.
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If you’re not getting the responses you expected and you’ve applied to several jobs, there’s a consistent variable in all of this: your résumé. Perhaps it’s time to take a hard look at it and see what can be revised to effectively communicate your experience. Our tip: give it to someone who will give you constructive feedback. Then, continue your job search.
You finally landed the interview, congrats! The best way to prepare is:
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While you should dress to impress on the day of your interview, your knowledge and skills will be the determining factors in whether you land the job. Brush up on your CRE knowledge with our Bisnow Education videos to nail your next interview.
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While you should dress to impress on the day of your interview, your knowledge and skills will be the determining factors in whether you land the job. Brush up on your CRE knowledge with our Bisnow Education videos to nail your next interview.
