style—the lag time of a Skype interview (or what your interviewer can see in the video frame), the challenge of three different voices on a phone call, or what to do with your hands while sitting for an in-person interview. Make sure to practice for each of these styles. Don’t assume that one blanket style of interview prep is going to do the job.
6. Network beyond your phone. Although a lot of networking opportunities take place online, make sure that you’re taking advantage of networking available in your area. Check out community events, job fairs, and relevant lectures in your area. Make a call to a friend with good job connections instead of just sending a text. Getting good face time can make more of a difference than you may realize.
7. Know who you’re interviewing with. No, I’m not just talking about the names of your interviewers or researching the job description you’re trying to fit. Instead, I’m talking about researching the company, its culture, the diversity that it’s trying to achieve, the causes it supports, and the city you could be working in if you land the job. Jobs these days are more than just the work in the description… they are the environment, the team, the places you’d live, the commute you’d drive… Make sure that you go into the job hunt and interview with all of the facts necessary to motivate your efforts and interview answers.
Whether you realize it or not, you’ve learned a lot from your 2017 job search. You are one step closer to knowing what you really want, and more than one step ahead when it comes to knowing what you don’t want.
As you get prepared for what 2018 has to offer, remember
your goals, your long-term dreams, and the feeling you’re going to have once you get there. Then get ready to hit the ground running—we’ll be with you all the way.