There is always opportunity to brush up on your personal brand when job hunting in Guyana. Recruiters are on the lookout for candidates with gusto, with personality. And if you want to shine, you’d need to check off a few things in order to be considered or signed for the big gig.
Here are three tips that will help you stand out and apart from other candidates:
● Dress the part
Nothing beats the power of a suit. Almost 80% of all communication (if not more) is non-verbal and nothing makes a statement better than your outfit. Pull together an appropriate look that represents you and the position you’re after. Both ladies and gents can pull off the professional look and still demonstrate personal flair with funky yet subtle accessories. Own a handsome tie pin? Got an heirloom brooch? Think about these things as conversation starters and use them to spark conversations about who you are as a person.
(Special note: be sure to keep your colours, patterns, and jewelry quiet in style. Try not to be too bold because no one wants to be perceived as obnoxious in a job interview)
● Share a story
This one continues from the first point of dressing the part. As an interviewee, you want to share a story that highlights your strongest personality trait/s. In discussions, identify yourself as someone with integrity, candor, and humility. Enter the meeting room with confidence and be ready to discuss your best qualities. Interviewers want to understand that your experience and performance are supported by applied and level-headed thinking. Who knows, your little story (if a relatable one) will likely keep your CV at the top of the pile for consideration. We all know that the Guyana job market is one ripe with opportunity so don’t miss out!
● Follow up
Email correspondence following any in-person meeting is always advised. Take the time to craft a personable note since it shows that you paid attention to the conversations had in the interview. Did you happen to chat with your recruiter about a mutual topic of interest? Well this is the time to follow up after the meeting with an article link covering that very subject. However, be sure that these links are relevant and up-to-date. Don’t go sharing any stale links, now!
Every little decision counts when defining your personal brand at the job hunting phase of your career. Couple that with the burgeoning Guyanese economy and you will soon see that you have your work cut out for you. Put in the extra effort to prove that you are reliable and that you make considered decisions as a potential recruit – it all adds up.
