Not Getting Job Offers??? Here Is The One Thing You Could Be Missing!
Published: Thu, 08/05/21
Hello !
If you can't figure out why you aren't getting more job offers...a VALUE MINDSET is what you could be missing!
What is a "Value Mindset" and why is it important to your career strategy?
A "Value Mindset" is a reframing of the way you see yourself and therefore the way you portray yourself to others. When you have a value mindset, instead of listing your skills
and chronological experience, you explain what value these skills and experience bring to the companies that you work with.
Here are a few general examples of Value Statements---how you've impacted the business. (You will want to be more specific, of course!)
Drove a faster production timeline, saving the company time and money.
Provided direction to a floundering team together with your leadership skills which saved the company from replacing those team members and starting over
from scratch (saving time and onboarding costs).
Manages relationships with outside vendors and third parties that can decrease overall cost and fill gaps.
Delivers industry/product knowledge of that will cut down on onboarding costs and time.
Drives sales by understanding trends and competitive differentiators that increase product value.
Whatever your value statement is, make sure it is MEMORABLE and QUANTIFIABLE. This is what is going to make you stand above the crowd.
Company X was experiencing ______ and I used my _________ and ___________ skills, to solve __________ and save them $_____/ _____
time.
Listed below is where your Value Statements are going to come into play. --->
1. Your Resume - Immediately integrate your value statements into your resume to set yourself up for success from the very start.
2. Your Networking Conversations - 80% of jobs are filled through referrals. Find out where you can add value to others around you.
3. Interviews - Be prepared to clearly and confidently convey your value. Don't be afraid to ask about gaps they are hoping to fill with this position and provide the solutions
that you could bring if you were offered the role.
4. Offer Negotiations - Clearly articulate the value that you would bring the organization. Be able to show a quantifiable return on their investment (ie. save them time and
money by your skills and ability to deliver). Know your value and negotiate a higher compensation package.
5. Leadership - We all know you aren't done proving yourself once you are offered the job. In fact, in many ways, that is just the beginning. Knowing your value will help you
confidently lead your team and get buy-in from stakeholders.
A "Value Mindset" is a simple enough concept but being aware of and articulating your value is what leads to offers. Sometimes you may need to reframe how you state your
value, depending on the opportunity.
With practice, your delivery will become natural and there is no better way to learn than working with a career strategist. It can make all the difference to have someone help you develop these statements, apply them to your current situation, and practice with you before your interviews and negotiations.
Having a pro that's guided top professionals in your industry, that has spoken with recruiters and hiring managers and knows exactly what they are looking for can reduce the length of time it takes to receive a job offer
or multiple offers along with higher compensation.
Once you land that Top Position -- HERE IS A GUIDE ON SALARY NEGOTIATIONS from Glassdoor.
"They want you to work for them, so it’s appropriate for you to be upfront with what you need to make this new position work for both of you. As intimidating as it may be to look a potential new boss or supervisor in the eye and request a higher starting pay, it’s a standard procedure in the working
world."