5 tips to get the job you want.

Today, so many people are searching for jobs that will give them the opportunity to earn money. Most hold bachelor's degree or even hold Master's and yet they go for years unable to find jobs.

I remember when I was searching for a job when I finished university. I went to a state where no one knew me and got hired by Standard Alliance. I had no help, this like other jobs I have gotten have been on merit alone. Today I want to reveal tips I use when applying for a job.

For the Job at Standard Alliance, I was interviewed by HR and the Managing Director. So how did I ace the interview? What made me stand out?

1. My Appearance: I dressed to impress. Put on a suit and ensured I looked the part, you cannot go to an interview looking dirty or drenched in sweat. Look professional, look like you ALREADY work there.

2. My Resume: I kept off the irrelevant data and kept it simple and easy to skim. I have many years of work experience in manual labor, however it was not relevant to the job I was applying for, so I kept it off.

3. Cover Letter: What kinds of cover letters do you write? I hope your letters do not sound like "My name is Patrick, I have worked in three companies X,Y and Z. I was the project manager at-". A cover letter is NOT for listing your past job experiences. It is a letter that should represent you. Talk about your skills, tell them who you are and why you are perfect for the job. What makes you stand out from the rest?

4. My determination: I sat for 4 hours for an interview and was asked to come back the next day. I came back with the same positive attitude. How do you deal with frustration? Do you get angry or keep a smile?

5. The interview: Learn about the company you are applying for before the interview. Speak to some of the people they hired and try to understand them. Look for key traits in the people you speak to and try to see what makes them employable. Learn to answer Interview questions. Practice with friends and family and get comfortable with the questions they may ask. Speak confidently and clearly.

I hope these simple tips have been able to help, I will be going in depth for each tip listed. Please like and share, this may help someone somewhere.