Job-hunting can be a very tiring process. Especially if your approach to seeking a position that meets your standards, requirements, or hopefully dreams, tends to lack organization. You know what you want, but you’re not sure how to get there.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution that will ensure you get the job you’re after, but there are a lot of best practices that are versatile or can be adjusted to the position you’re seeking.
We’ve put together a list of job search tips, which can help you organize your thoughts and efforts, and hopefully help you land your dream job and shape your career path - whether this will be at P&G or somewhere else.
With proper planning, you can spend more time preparing for the job you want instead of missing out on opportunities that could be passing you by. It’s much easier than it sounds!
Be prepared
The best place to start is your own experience and how you want to show it off to your future employer. Say you’re interested in a position in sales - that’s what should stand out in your CV. Sounds obvious, right? Not exactly.
Many people create one CV which they send to multiple employers (nothing wrong with that!) but they’re applying for jobs in multiple industries, different business units, and in different companies.
Recruiters know who they’re looking for and this approach, most likely, won’t help you stand out. Other applicants that “dressed for the occasions” - or rather “dressed” their CV, will get more attention while your “one size fits all” CV could land at the bottom of the pile.
At this point, it’s worth mentioning that job offers will describe in detail what the responsibilities are for that role, what type of experience or education is required and what skills are nice to have. This is a great way to kick off the list of interview questions you want to prepare for.
You’ll be more confident during your interview and prove to the recruiter that you care about the job and respect their time. We’ve also prepared a list of interview tips, that will help you stand out and impress us if you’re considering applying for a job at P&G.
Gain experience
If you’re at the beginning of your career, gaining experience should be your top priority - whether it’s an internship program, work placements, or volunteering - all of these will show your future employer that you went out of your way to spend time learning a craft, and gathering insights.
Beginnings can be rocky but they’re much easier when your first steps aren’t actually your first steps - because you already have experience in some type of business environment. Everything you’ve learned is what builds your potential. And this will surely help you stand out from your competition.
Networking
There will always be a community in the industry you’re interested in. To fully grasp what your future position could look like, where to look for a job, what the recruitment process can look like from an employee’s point of view, we highly recommend doing some networking.
Many have been in your shoes before and are keen to share their experiences - and with the whole world at your (literal) fingertips, it’ll be a matter of seconds before you find a blog or forum where there will be someone who can tell you about what they went through when they were looking for the job you’re after.
You can research job fairs in the industry you’re interested in and check out if your school or local Labor Office conducts job programs. These could help you reach out to someone who could answer any questions you might have about the industry or even a specific company.
Social media
A typical approach to applying for a job is through an employer website or a job portal. With social media growing exponentially, you could consider contacting your potential employer through their Social Media accounts - through a public tweet from the blue or maybe a direct message referring to a job posting you came across.
Keep in mind that these platforms are most likely not monitored by recruiters, but with a creative approach and the right message, your application might be one of few that catches the eye of someone who could help you reach out to the right person.
So next time you see a Social Media post about a job that seems right for you, consider contacting that employer through that platform - maybe you’ll find one on our LinkedIn? We’ll be waiting to hear from you.
Choose your employer
As we mentioned above, streamlining your efforts and tailoring your CV for one industry is just one of the strategies you can choose from. You can take it a step further and address one company and target it specifically.
This requires more research, but it’s the literal example of “quality over quantity” - and shows an employer that you did your homework and are fully prepared.
Approaching one company at a time allows you to thoroughly research its industry, website, Social Media channels, press coverage, business model - or your priority - the application process itself.
At P&G we encourage applicants to get to know our hiring process so that they can properly prepare for interviews, potential tests, or questions that they might encounter.
Start your career path at PG
We’re glad you’re interested in building your career path and hope you’re considering applying to P&G. We’d like to share a few benefits of working with us.
Professional training and development
At P&G we guide you throughout your professional development. We host multiple training opportunities that are aligned with your specialization - they will help you better understand your responsibilities and be more successful in your area of expertise.
Develop your career path in P&G
Each P&G employee has a specific career path that they pursue - we set milestones, search for the best qualities and build your career with you. It's your skills which define you as a professional and they help deliver products and services that help us shape the future of generations to come.
PG offers high future earnings
A crucial aspect of every job is compensation, which grows alongside the value an employee provides. If you’re looking for a bright future and a job with high earnings, P&G is the place to be.
But it’s not just about high earnings, it’s also about personal and professional development that will lead you to better compensation.
P&G provides the opportunities to build your skill set, and market value, to further expand your future career opportunities within or outside of the company. Your experience at P&G will help train and develop your skills so that you’ll have a rewarding and prosperous career ahead.
Work in an innovative company
If you want to have an impact on the real world, work in a company that influences communities around the globe, and generally makes the world a better place, P&G can provide all of the above. We encourage every employee to share their ideas and watch them come to life.
We hope we’ve helped you understand that job searching, if a thought-through, organized process, can be an efficient journey to a career path of your choosing. If you wish to stay informed on P&G events, news, and educational materials, be sure to sign up here!