In a competitive job market, what is setting you apart from the other job candidates? Are you putting your best foot forward?
In today’s business climate, maintaining a competitive edge is what’s going to land you on the top of the stack when the HR manager is searching for candidates. How do you float your resume to the top of the pile? Expand your knowledge base!
Most employers require formal training and certifications. Trade and technical schools can give you the tools needed to meet those requirements. But don’t stop there. Make an effort to learn additional trades, pick up additional certifications so you become indispensable to your potential employer. Having a diverse skills background will help you to put yourself ahead of the game.
From automotive technology to electrical engineers; plumbers to carpenters… there will always be a need for skilled employees. As manufacturers are creating high-tech machinery to automate their processes, the need for an employee with the knowledge to run, maintain and manage that equipment is becoming more prevalent. The landscape of manufacturing has changed. The environment isn’t the noisy, dirty line your parents or grandparents worked on. It is clean, efficient and requires employees with a higher skill level. Making sure you are staying on top of those changes and industry trends will certainly keep impress interviewers. Landing the job isn’t just what’s on the resume, employers appreciate candidates who are well-rounded and committed to the position. Demonstrating knowledge of the industry and business will certainly work well in your favor.
Make sure you are putting that best foot forward, beef up that resume with additional trade certifications and brush up on the business you are interviewing with, their industry and learn what’s important to them to demonstrate how YOU are the best fit for their available positions.
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