Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to land a job these days, let alone your dream job. With the economy experiencing such dire times, many people are finding that it is near impossible to get into a job they actually feel passionate about and comfortable with. This just should not be how things are though. Even with the state of the economy, there are still ways to land that dream job, it just takes a lot more effort. In reality, this is probably a good thing, because only the truly qualified and passionate will receive the jobs that are worthwhile, right? Well, probably not entirely. To discount the idea of “It’s not about what you know, but who you know” is just silly. However, not every job situation is dominated by multiple candidates that know the owner of the company. How can you stand out in situation where merit, creativity and perseverance are the game changers? Custom-printed materials are actual a great way to move ahead of your fellow colleagues and snag the job of your dreams.
When preparing to attend any interview, have items that are basic for every interview (resume, work samples, letters of recommendation, etc.) but try to include a few standout items that are unique to every particular job. First of all, be sure to include a cover letter that is centered on that particular position. Having some custom-printed stationary is a good idea for this. It creates a higher level of professionalism, as also informs the interviewer that you are serious about your career and the possibility of taking on this position.
Another positive idea is to have custom-printed presentation folders made. You can set up multiple custom-printed folders with all of the regular items that you provide for all interviews and then just add personal items to each folder. This will make the interview process a lot less difficult as you will be half-way prepared before any interview is even scheduled.
Having your project samples printed on high-quality paper is also a good practice for interviewing. It is important to treat every interview as if it might be the time you finally land the job of your dreams. Custom-printed presentation folders, project samples and cover letters will truly set you apart.
Have you used custom-printed items to help you with interviews? If not, would you consider it? Also, how have you always landed the job you wanted? Or what might you have done that may have caused you to not get that job? Share your thoughts with us by commenting below!
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Land Your Dream Job with Custom Printing
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