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My father told me years ago while I was in high school trying to find a part-time job, that the best way to get a job is to show an employer who you are. Notice I said "show" and not "tell."

I've carried this with me all my life and to be perfectly honest, it has worked time and time again. You see, what most people forget when they're trying to find employment is the human element, that personal connection you establish with virtually anyone you want at any given time.

For example, when you meet an employer or perhaps a supervisor representing the company, you can either choose to be very serious and professional, explaining and bragging about how you've accomplished this and that, and how much of an incredible asset you can be to that particular company. You'll probably have the coldest hand shake they have felt so far!



Or you can go for that personal approach where you greet the person in charge with a smile and a firm handshake, you let your work history or resume do the talking for you (not overly bragging), and you answer each question truthfully wile establishing eye contact and appearing personable and friendly.

No one on this planet wants to hire a cold fish no matter what your credentials are! What they want is someone who is warm and humble yet strong, someone who appears to be responsible, someone who's friendly and respectful who will be able to get along well with co-workers and treat customers well. Employers never like ruining the chemistry of their employee roster by bringing in someone every one's going to hate!

Therefore, the best way to get a job anywhere and almost at will is to show your employer you would be a perfect fit.