I’ve been thinking lately about what makes a successful job search. As a professional resume writer in a large market like Phoenix, I see lots of folks that simply get in their own way. They won’t apply for a job that’s too far away, or outside of their comfort zone, or maybe they just fail to cultivate a quality network.
I think it all goes back to sales. Are you ready to sell yourself? Do you believe in your product? The resume is part of your packaging, and only YOU can effectively market yourself. Employers are only going to hire you if you believe in yourself….I can write the best resume ever, but if you don’t buy into yourself, it won’t do a bit of good. An applicant needs to be able to sit through an interview and answer the questions showing a depth of character that matches the resume and creates a great impression.
Believe in your product and it will sell itself. Your network will expand and pretty soon, people will be coming to you for opportunities instead of the other way around.
Travel outside of your comfort zone, believe in yourself, and start applying!
Krista Morris is the founder of Virtuoso Resumes and a two-time TORI Award winner who has helped more than 3,000 professionals land jobs faster with strategic, high-impact resumes. Known for bold storytelling and interview-based information gathering, she blends recruiting insight with clear positioning to turn complex careers into compelling brands. Before launching Virtuoso, she spent nearly a decade in workforce development with the State of Arizona and Maximus, helping job seekers move from unemployed to unstoppable. Today, her four-writer team serves clients across the United States and supports career transitions at every level.