{"id":23121,"date":"2013-05-15T12:30:43","date_gmt":"2013-05-15T16:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=23121"},"modified":"2013-05-27T13:06:07","modified_gmt":"2013-05-27T17:06:07","slug":"the-4-ps-to-pleasing-your-potential-employer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=23121","title":{"rendered":"The 4 Ps to Pleasing Your Potential Employer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>by Sarah Deringer, Head Editor, <a title=\"INALJ Mississippi\" href=\"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?page_id=5701\" target=\"_blank\">INALJ Mississippi<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The 4 Ps to Pleasing Your Potential Employer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inalj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/sarahd-e1367365778277.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-21233 alignleft\" alt=\"sarahd\" src=\"https:\/\/inalj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/sarahd-e1367365778277.jpeg\" width=\"135\" height=\"135\" \/><\/a>For the past three months, I served on a search committee for a children\u2019s minister at my church. Through this experience, I have learned many new insights into what it takes to get the job. The top four areas I found to be most important in job searching and interviewing all start with the letter \u2018P\u2019. The Ps to pleasing your potential employer are: professionalism, passion, personality, preparedness.<\/p>\n<p><b>Professionalism<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Common sense says that one should be professional when looking for a job. You should dress professionally, talk professionally, think professionally, and act professionally. Does it seem easy to you? If yes, that\u2019s good. If not, here are a few tips in professionalism:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When addressing a future employer or their hiring personnel in an email, please use \u201cDear Sir or Madam,\u201d as an opener to the letter. If you know their name, please use \u201cDear Mr. Johnson.\u201d I would advise you not to act like they are your friend just yet, so do not use \u201cHey bro! What\u2019s up?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Triple check your resume to make sure there are no mistakes in spelling or grammar. You want to show potential employers that you are educated and know what to say and how to write. If you are not sure about something, ask a friend to look it over too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Passion<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you are a new graduate, you should have plenty of passion for what you do. You are excited and hoping to get the job of your dreams. You also like talking about what you want to do in life. Passion is important for the job interview because it will shine through and let the potential employer know that they can count on you. Here are a few tips in passion:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Know what you want your job to be like, and be able to explain that vision to a potential employer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Act like you\u2019re not desperate for A job, ANY job. Let your potential employer feel like this job is THE job you want, even if you\u2019re unsure right now as to where you\u2019d really like to be.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Personality<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Attitude is everything, especially in today\u2019s economic times. Employers are really looking for someone who can treat their customers with respect, dignity, and honor. If they don\u2019t think you will cheerfully serve library patrons or any customer that walks in the doors, they most likely won\u2019t hire you. They want someone to draw in customers, not repel them. Here are a few tips on personality:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>During the interview, smile! Also, if the interviewers are laughing and making a few jokes to help you relax and open up, don\u2019t be afraid to laugh a little too. There\u2019s a balance to find between being professional and being friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Know how to answer questions about your work style. Do you like working as a team? Or do you prefer working alone? Do you know how to handle conflict? What steps do you take in handling conflict?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparedness<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Every potential employer wants to see their job candidates prepared. It shows how prepared they will be when working on the job. Here are a few tips on preparedness:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research first! This includes researching the business or company, the position, the community, the customers, and the vision and goals of the business. By researching, you\u2019ll be able to answer questions with a developed focus on that particular position and company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you have references that truly support you and will give you a good reference. If they don\u2019t, you most likely won\u2019t get the job. It\u2019s important to truly know and have a professional relationship with the reference. If they don\u2019t know you, they can\u2019t vouch for you that you\u2019ll be the best candidate for the job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No matter who you are or where you are looking for a job, you can be more professional, passionate, and prepared and show your personality. Good luck on your job hunt and interviews!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Sarah Deringer, Head Editor, INALJ Mississippi The 4 Ps to Pleasing Your Potential Employer For the past three months, I served on a search committee for a children\u2019s minister at my church. Through this experience, I have learned many new insights into what it takes to get the job. 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