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a previous blog, we talked about how different today’s job market is compared to 3, 5 or 10 years ago. A new market needs new skills. In this blog post, we will explain the remaining skills that every job seeker should know in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive job market:
1. Building an online presence
As more and more employers search for candidates online before hiring them, using tools like
Bayt.com People to create your unique public profile will increase your chances of being found. In fact, Bayt.com Public Profiles offer job seekers the opportunity to showcase their talent and appear at the top of search results whenever employers or peers google their name. Public Profiles also help professionals present their skills, top specialties, qualifications, and unique professional identity – all for free.
2. Using cover letters
A cover letter introduces you to a potential employer and lends your CV a more personal touch. It should communicate to the employer your objectives and interest in their company, as well as your skills and experience. According to the Bayt.com ‘
Modern Job Search in the MENA’ poll, 44% of MENA professionals say that a cover letter is very important and can make a huge difference in a hiring decision. Use it to grab an employer’s attention and highlight any special attributes that make you uniquely qualified for the job. A successful cover letter will leave the employer with a favorable impression of you and will make them interested in reading your CV. We recommend you include a cover letter every time you send out a CV.
3. Following up
Well-written follow up letters can make a difference as to whether or not you get hired. A follow-up letter is more than a simple note thanking the interviewer for their time. It should be a sophisticated letter that re-affirms your interest in the position, serves as an opportunity to mention an important point you neglected to bring up, and/or provides an opportunity to offer new insight on a topic that was discussed during the interview.
4. Keeping your cool
When the job market is bad, the hiring process might be prolonged, and your search is bound to take longer than usual. There is not much a candidate can do to rush things, so you’ll need to be patient. However, this does not mean you should sit by the phone waiting for the employer to contact you. Instead, keep moving forward as you explore every appropriate opportunity you can find.
Realizing that their job search campaign doesn’t have to be a never-ending struggle, successful job seekers approach the process with patience and persistence. If you want to be among the highly successful job seekers then you should adopt these 10 habits as part of your daily routine. Good luck!
The key, then, to find a job today is to sell yourself on the value you can create for an employer. I hope this two-part blog post will help you get organized and land your dream job soon. Good luck!
Did you use any of these tactics? Were they useful? Tell us in the comments section below! 
