Getting Hired Fast In Quick Easy Steps

Getting the job of your dream can be as easy as playing a video game. In that case you need to start from the most basic level and then gradually and consistently reach the highest level which signifies getting the offer of  the position you need.

To make this happen,

1. Resolve on the Industry, job roles or positions you seek: Clearly write down the positions you're willing to take up, if you were to get offers for all of them. For instance, you may want a role in audit, data analysis, etc. By making this clear to yourself it will guide you in searching for leads and in asking for recommendation or  assistance from your friends and family members.
2. List your prospective employers: You may be  interested in some specific companies. List them. This will guide you in building relevant networks by searching for, connecting with and engaging employees of the companies. It will equally guide you on the companies to research about and to follow for vacancies.
3. Discover the specific competencies and experience Level that your target employers need for the position you seek to get: Companies Have unique competencies they are looking for. Find out the skills each of your target employers are looking for.  
4. Update Your Resume Accordingly: Most times, the first point of contact between a hiring company and an applicant is the Resume and cover letter. Knowing what each company is looking for will guide you in updating your resume and cover letter when applying  to roles in  each of them. You should make sure that your RESUME and cover letter is optimized for and tailored to each position you are applying to. This is really important. A 2017 study conducted by JobVite found that as high as 5 in every 6 job applicants are not called for interview. And that only 1 in every 6 applicants receive interview invitation. The cause of that  is poor resume. That's so bad. Make sure you tailor your Resume and Cover letter to each specific post you apply to. Check out a good CV writing template here.
5. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile: Recruiters usually search for candidates LinkedIn profile. You should not give them excuse to drop your application due to inconsistencies between your resume and your LinkedIn profile. Make sure that your LinkedIn profile and your Resume say the same thing about you in key areas such as past positions held, skills, achievements, education and professional certifications, courses  taken, etc. Ensure Your Profile summary is updated equally.
6. Search for leads for the positions you're interested in: Make out time every day for searching through the websites of the companies you want to work for,  for new vacancies. Visit job boards and LinkedIn job page to search for leads using the specific roles you want to apply to as your  search key words.
7. Request for specific support from your network: Your friends and family may be willing to assist you in your job search. You should make it easy for them to do so, by letting them know specific job roles or the industries you are interested in.  And ask them to let you know whenever they come across vacancies that match what you need.
8. Search for and connect with Employees of the companies you want to join and engage them meaningfully: Search for specific companies you want to join on LinkedIn. You'll find on their page their employees that are on LinkedIn. Connect with,  and follow up on them. 
9. Use tailored cover letter for individual job applications you make: You should always use cover letter and resume tailored to each job role you are submitting application for.
10. Connect, engage and follow-up on the recruiters of the companies you want to work in: It's OK to send cold emails to the recruiters of any company you seek to join.. To do so, research the company thoroughly, noting what they are working on , with special focus on the department you are aiming at. State your reason for wanting to join the organisation and what you seek to do for the company in your cold mail and  attach your resume. 
11. Research the companies you applied to and prepare for interviews: Prepare for interview. To be organised and consistent in doing this, set aside some 30-60 minutes each day for interview preparation. Then research at least one interview question and the various ways to smartly respond to it. Formulate your own response and practice. Practice. Practice. Yes. Practice your response in your room by saying the response to yourself. Note what doesn't add up, review your response accordingly and restart your practice until you're satisfied that you have crafted  a solid, straight to the point response to that interview question.

Conclusion

It's easier to get your dream job fast by thinking through what you need, organising the actions to take, executing them  and involving people that are close to you  to support you. Make it easy for those you are asking to support you, to understand what you need them to do for you. Do this by asking for a specific favour.

The first point of contact between a recruiting company and an applicant is usually the resume and cover letter. You need to give them your best shot through your resume and cover letter. Click Here for  a template that will guide you in writing a good CV