How to Job Hunt Like a Pro Shopper
You shop to buy things worth your hard-earned money. The same could be said of your job search – you hope to find a job worth your time and effort.
As you look out for the best deals amid the frenzy of offers and discounts, has it ever crossed your mind that your shopping habits could actually apply to your job search?
With the increasing prevalence of online shopping in Asia mirroring the increasingly digitalised job search journey, it would be wise to apply some tips from your shopping experience to your job hunt.
When you are browsing for an item online, you are likely to read the product description carefully, making sure you get what you paid for. Similarly, be sure to read the job description carefully.
What’s worse than buying something that you end up not liking or using? Working in a job that you secured but now absolutely despise!
Not only does such scrutiny help you properly gauge your suitability or interest for a prospective role, it gives you a clearer idea of the job responsibilities. Interviewers are likely to ask you about certain aspects of the role and how your experience is relevant, so a deeper understanding of what is expected in a prospective role will leave you in a better position to impress your prospective boss.
Aside from a thorough inspection of product details, you are likely to consider different options of that one item you’ve been eyeing, just to see which option edges ahead in terms of their perceived value and utility.
Similarly, as you eye a specific job position, it is important to consider and compare job openings of similar scopes across different companies. No two jobs are the same, with company culture, job responsibilities, compensation and benefits being the main variables.
While you’re likely to opt for only one option of that product, it is better to apply for similar positions across a few companies, so as to improve your chances of success – unless of course, your heart is already set on one particular company.
Finally, the explosion of e-commerce has given us a plethora of options to buy from, from Carousell and eBay to Amazon and Lazada, brands’ official online stores to boutique blog shops. With such choice available, you would likely check out different e-commerce sites to shop for the best deal.
Such choice is available in your job hunt too! From job portals to social network LinkedIn, company job boards to that of recruitment agencies, searching and applying for your desired job role across several platforms will increase your chances of being shortlisted.
We have numerous job openings regularly updated on our job boards.
Best of all, applying for our job postings is absolutely free! If you secure a job through us, you will not be charged a single cent as well.
Imagine paying nothing for your dream gadget. That might not be possible, but you can certainly pay nothing to start your job search with our brands today.