GETTING THE WORK YOU ALWAYS WANTED

How to Be the Top Pick

The 7 Cs to be the top choice when applying for work anywhere.

What do I need to do to be the top choice among many candidates?

How do I separate myself from the pack and go right to the top of the list?

Read it, study it, prepare for it, then go for it! It takes wit, grit, and guts to be the top choice.

If there is a big secret, the secret is that you have be different from everyone else.

Sound simple, then, how do I do it? Have the following traits be evident in your resume, cover letter, application, and most important, in the interview. When the 7 Cs are felt by those evaluating you, there is a high probability you will be the top choice.

When you transfer the feeling from the information you share, exchange, or directly present, you are going to be pleasantly surprised with an invitation to join the organization you aspire to be part of.

Think and prepare in the following 7 areas, thinking to answer the questions that those evaluating you want answers. These important questions are often silent, not typically asked, so you have to answer them yourself through your communications and conduct. Of course, you have to excel in answering the typical questions the the experts tell you to prepare for. These are the key traits, the 7 Cs, with 3 important skills for each area, along with the silent question. 

1.    Confidence. Attitude, positivity, and hunger.

Does your energy and attitude convey confidence?

Does your outlook on life convey optimism?

Are you hungry to learn, grow, perform, and prosper?

2.     Competence. Experience, results, and leadership.

Does your technical capabilities and experiences match what is needed for the position?

Do you have a track record of results under similar conditions?

Can you effectively lead yourself, others, teams under unfavorable conditions?

3.    Composure. Professionalism, emotional, resilience.

Do you have the skills of a top professional (eye contact, hand shake, smile)?

Are you being yourself and showing emotional strength?

Do you show grit and resilience when dealing with adversity?

4.    Credibility. Listening, rapport, and trust.

Are you being a good listener?

Are you building rapport with those you are interacting?

Do you inspire trust and why?

5.    Chemistry. Style, culture, and teamwork.

What is your style when it comes to getting things done?

Are you comfortable in working in different cultures?

Can you be a great follower and leader?

6.     Communication. Clear, concise, and relationships.

Are your communications clear and easy to understand?

Are your communications concise and to the point?

Are you good at building and maintaining relationships under a variety of situations?

7.    Community. Serving, giving, and cause.

Are you a good servant?

Are you a stronger giver than a taker?

What are community causes that are dear to your heart?

Carlos Fontana

Financial and Leadership Coach

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