Whether you are just getting started and looking for your first job as a Security Guard or you are a seasoned professional, you can always use a refresher in the latest how to’s of the industry…
Here Are A Few Tips on How to Keep Your Resume on Par with The Others in Your Industry.
Keep Your Resume Up To Date
As a Security Guard, you may be taking new training courses or finding other ways to improve your job profile. Don’t forget to add those valuable skills to your resume. (That’s what is great about the Resume Builder, you can go back into your account and change and update your resume and then print it or send it right over to your future employer.)
Look Around At Potential Employers
Do your homework on potential companies that you might want to work for. Whether it be a security company or a prison, make sure they are a company that offers you exactly what you want. Benefits, Salary, Vacation/Sick time pay, Retirement opportunities. These are all factors that are part of the package. Figure out what you want so you can go in confident when asked what you’re looking for. When doing your research try and find out a little bit about the company culture and try to pinpoint whether they value their employees. One way to do this is by researching the management team, or if you’re lucky enough to talk with employees that’s even better.
Tap Into The Alumni Channel
Connect with your buddies. Whether you did training independently or attended a University there are always connections along the way. There are so many ways to connect with old acquaintances Facebook, Twitter, Alumni committees and Linkedin. It’s easier now than ever with all the social media outlets to connect with others. So, don’t worry if you’ve been out of the loop for a while. Often when you reach out to fellow friends they are more than happy to reconnect and help an old classmate.
Network
Network, Network, Network! Connect with friends, family, colleagues and anyone else you come across. Networking can only lead you down other roads. You can Network on so many social media outlets. A good place to start is on Linkedin. Stay in touch with friends, family, neighbors, old colleagues, or alumni. It’s also important to get out and socialize. There are all kinds of meet up groups for professionals in your area.
