You can be personable – show your personality and genuinely connect with potential employers. 

Regarding job searching, it’s easy to fall into the trap of presenting yourself as a bland, professional robot. After all, you want to be taken seriously and seen as competent, right? However, there’s a fine line between professionalism and appearing cold and impersonal. Your personality and personable qualities make you stand out in a sea of job applicants. 

The key is to strike a balance. You want to showcase your skills and qualifications and let your personality shine. It could be as simple as including humor in your cover letter or sharing a personal anecdote in an interview. It’s important to remember that employers are looking for someone who is not only capable but also someone they would enjoy working with daily. 

Being personable can also help you establish a genuine connection with potential employers. By showing interest in their company culture and values and being authentic about your own, you can create a rapport beyond just a professional relationship. You can use an asset like this in the hiring process, as employers are more likely to hire someone they connect with. 

Feel free to let your personality shine through in your job search. It can be the thing that sets you apart and lands you your dream job. 

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Author: Mike Balof

A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future. Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.

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