This info article to accelerate your job search is not just for those in the Bible belt, it is for all Americans. Perhaps by now you have noticed that responding to job postings isn't working for you. If so, I am suggesting you separate yourself from the herd by doing the unthinkable! That's right; I'm suggesting that you show evidence of your faith right on your resume. Why, you might ask? Well, first of all, 90% of North Americans have faith in God. The remaining folks are either atheists or disinterested. Contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of atheists do not hate Christians, Catholics, Baptists or Jews, in fact as near as I can tell they are usually a bit jealous of our faith.
Nearly everyone knows people of faith tend to be nicer, kinder and gentler folks. They are known as people of high integrity. They also tend to appreciate the company of other faithful people. If you happen to note that you volunteer as a church treasurer, missionary or Sunday school teacher at Lakewood Church in the community service section of your resume, who in their right mind wouldn't appreciate that? In fact, would you even want to work for a boss that was a militant atheist anyway? Frankly, I have always included a statement of faith on my resume because it is guaranteed to repel the horrible bosses.
Additionally, you can include a few references to your faith on your LinkedIn profile as well. I say this as a High Performance Resume Writer who has helped thousands earn secure employment and higher salaries over the years. I have to tell you the extra level of help that you receive from the faithful in networking groups, associations, church and charities is above and beyond what you would receive otherwise. After years of helping clients in the Bible Belt and the rest of North America, I can assure you that being unemployed and faithful has too many advantages to ignore, especially when it comes to personal networking, which is widely known as the #1 way to secure employment during a challenged economy.
Many of my clients proudly state that they went to Providence College, Notre Dame University or Brigham Young University. All these folks know there is a tighter bond between members of the same faith. Similarly, if you compare an average American to a person who is a member of a large church, the churchgoer is bound to have a much larger and much more helpful personal network. There will also be a more conditioned defensive response to all manner of temptations, which is due to both effective parenting and the influence of the church during youth and early adulthood. Employers favor stability, honesty and solid ethics just as much as they dislike those with criminal records. It is just that they cannot advertise any of their personal preferences. However, as sure as night follows day, these preferences do exist.
When you show evidence of your faith to potential employers, hiring managers and your professional network, I know from firsthand experience you will be admired and respected for it. The feedback my clients give me on this is overwhelmingly positive regardless of their location in the U.S. Far too many people are meek and weak in the faith department. Regardless of what others may say there is no law against showing evidence of your faith on your resume or LinkedIn profile. Furthermore, the overwhelming feedback from my clients is that this practice is helpful, because they are viewed more favorably right from the beginning. In fact, many clients carry over this practice to their business as well.
There are also many employment opportunities with faith-based organizations. Consider Christian Music Radio (KLTY or KLOVE are both awesome to listen to via the Internet by the way), faith-based schools and colleges, nonprofits, retailers, camps and charities for starters. Then there are always regular businesses of every type that just happen to be strongly Christian, Baptist, Catholic or Jewish because of the family that owns them. These businesses are often thriving when others are not because their clientele is so fiercely loyal. If you have been unemployed for too long, try something different and embrace faith based networking, church and show evidence of your faith on your resume. The results might just surprise you. Besides, why on Earth would you cater to the 10%, when you can cater to the 90%?
Copyright 2011 by Darrell Z. DiZoglio. Great writing on demand. Accelerate your job search. Dream jobs do come true for my clients every day. Resume good => Job good => Life good. Click here => http://righteousresumes.com/ To see the tools your competition used to get hired, Click here => http://RighteousResumes.com/services.html
No comments:
Post a Comment