Are you looking for a speech and language therapy job and feeling discouraged? A job search does not have to be nerve wrenching, and neither should be landing a new job. But you must know precisely how to find one.
Here are tips to help you land speech and language therapy jobs.
1. Use job boards
There is no better place to get leads on who is hiring than job boards. Using the advanced search option, use keywords, a location, and date posted to filter out jobs you are not interested in. You can even filter out jobs based on company, job title, and type of job.
2. Don’t apply for every job you find
You need to focus on applying for jobs you are sure you qualify. You stand a better chance at being called for an interview and getting the job. It is tempting to send random resumes and cover letters, but this is a waste of time. Before you start job hunting, look at your qualifications honestly, and apply for jobs whose responsibilities you can handle.
3. Don’t stop applying for jobs
After applying for a few speech and language therapy jobs, most people tend to wait for a while to see if they hear back from an employer. Instead, keep sending your resume until you get the right fit. You may end up juggling multiple job offers, which is good. You will get to choose the one you really like most.
4. Don’t use a generic cover letter and resume
This mistake is more common among first-time job seekers. Just because you are applying for a specific job does not mean you should use the same CV and cover letter for all of them. Read the job description on every job you see fit and craft a cover letter that shows your strengths in meeting the qualifications. You should also adjust your resume to fit the job description. You only have a few minutes to impress the hiring manager. Give your best shot.
5. Use social media to your advantage
Hiring managers are fond of looking at social media profile of candidates they have an interest in after a resume impresses them. Make sure you have an updated LinkedIn profile and an online resume that’s using your actual names. Using your real names makes it easy for a hiring manager to spot your profile. Your LinkedIn profile should reflect your prowess in speech and language therapy, so craft posts that strengthen your resume and showcase your strengths.
6. Know the right words to use
Hiring managers receive tons of resume that they need to sift through. To help them get rid of the junk, they may use application tracking systems which search for keywords in your resume and qualify or disqualify you. To get the right keywords, read the job description, and see which words appear most in a similar job posting. Words that are repeated deserve to make it to your resume, if possible, at the top.
Getting a job can be tasking, but the few tricks and tips, your odds are much better. As a bonus point, always run a spell and grammar check before sending your application. This is the first sign that you are thorough and keen with your work.