Networking, career sites, resumes, cover letters, and other traditional tools are all necessary when looking for a job. To get in for the interview you have to think outside the box to set yourself apart from the competition. Use these secret weapons to market yourself creatively in your job search.
Sway from traditional business cards and pass potential employers a magnet of the same size. It will make your name stick and keep your information close by for when they are ready to call. Creative business card possibilities are limitless. Check out 100 (Really) Creative Business Cards for inspiration on using everything from elaborate papers, plastic, fabric, metal and even meat to turn a bland business card into a conversation piece.
Tempt the company to hire you with chocolate. Customize M&Ms with your name and URL or a phrase like “Hire Me!” You can choose your colors and even add an image. Instead of taking candy from the dish in the waiting room leave a sweet treat for the receptionist and her boss to remember you by. Package the pieces in plastic and slap on a sticker with your contact information.
Leave your mark by leaving your personalized pen behind on purpose. So many people accidently walk away with other people’s writing utensils that a general manager will be impressed by someone who can give something back. You can get the job offer quicker if they have your info handy, like literally at their fingertips with a roller ball and a rubber grip.
For professionalism and safety, pull it all together by registering a domain like MyFullNameHireMe.com. It will cost you about $2-10 for the year and comes with a web page to introduce yourself and custom email address where you can be contacted. Use the web address you chose on your business cards, candy and pens to direct directors to your digital doorstep.
Peak their curiosity and then reel them in with your web presence. Show them you stand out as an asset to any team.
By Heather Fairchild - Heather is a multimedia developer with experience in web, film, photography and animation as well as traditional fine arts like painting and sculpting. In addition to writing for ManhattanJobsBlog.com, she is co-founder of design and promotion company, BlackChip Solutions with fellow Nexxt blogger, Staci Dennis. Heather’s spare time consists of making puppets, teaching Sunday School, building Legos and doing science experiments with her children.
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