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Pick One Thing

When looking for a job, make it clear to others what you are good at.

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Ketan Anjaria

Pick one thing.

After years of talking with folks looking for work and hiring managers one issue has become really apparent.

Pick one thing.

I see so many folks who list multiple roles on HireClub. Marketing, Ops. Shoe Gazing.

This makes it impossible for hiring managers to place you.

Pick one thing.

What is the one thing you love doing?

What is the thing you want to learn and be the main focus for your next job?

And I can hear the buts and the what ifs revving your engines. Stop.

If you are looking for job, it's your priority to craft a singular tale that describes your value.

You may have many passions. I'm no stranger to that. I'm a designer and developer.

But when looking for a job I always put one thing. I tailor for best results.

I understand sometimes you are trying to cover your bases. Hedging your bets. Would YOU do that when hiring someone?

People hire others to help them solve a specific problem that requires a specific skill.

I see this all the time. If you don't know what you are good at, how will a hiring manager?

Pick one thing.

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Chris Beltran I agree to this and can attest to the adage that it is not wise to be a "jack of all trades, master of none." People like to place you in a specialty and for good reason. For example, you would not hire your doctor to be your mechanic. The same principle goes for anyone looking for work.

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Ketan Anjaria I think it's great to learn a lot of skills, but when you market yourself, focusing on mastery is great. Love the mechanic metaphor.

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Lisa Tsering Great advice.

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Vaish M Kandhadai This is great advice and I try to follow it when I look for work... until I run into Content Marketing positions that ask for writing AND graphic design experience with exposure to data analytics (and bilingual capabilities where it applies). I end up being discouraged.

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Ketan Anjaria I think as long as your main role ties strongly with the main role of the job, you should be good. And even if you think you don't meet all the requirements listed in a job, I would still encourage you to apply. Many job requirements are cut and paste or just nice to haves. Employers want to filter out the most unlikely candidates but it doesn't hurt to take a chance.

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Vaish M Kandhadai Ugh, the times I have been passed over because I didn't possess all the qualifications on the JD! I refuse to give up though so it's all good! :)

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Ketan Anjaria That’s a great attitude! DM on what you are looking for. Maybe we can help.

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