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The 16th Time Is the Charm

Read:Let’s read about how Isabella’s job search improved dramatically when she started matching her skills to the employer’s needs.

“I had been looking for employment for over a month. There was a factory in my town where I wanted to work, and they often had positions open. I was well qualified for the position, so I started to apply. I applied 15 times for the same position but was never called for an interview. Of course I was sending the same résumé over and over expecting a different result. Then I learned about identifying the employer’s needs, and that changed everything.

“I looked over the job description and identified the key skills and experience. When I looked back at the résumé and application I had been submitting, it wasn’t even close to what the employer needed. No wonder they hadn’t called me back. So I identified my skills and accomplishments that matched the employer’s needs and applied for the 16th time. Two days later I was called for an interview! They offered me a position as soon as the interview was over, and I started work that same week. Matching my skills to the employer’s needs was the key to my success.”

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