By: Mariam Mehboob
What does Ashraf Chaudhry’s book The Craft of Selling “YOURSELF” contain for you? This book contains a treasure trove for job hunters. If you are starting your job search journey or stuck with an unsatisfied job, use this as a step-by-step guide to achieve your goal. It will become your motivational mantra. It will prepare you for a “YES” from the employers; guides you through to deal if you hear a “NO”. It comprises of different chapters each having its particular significance towards preparing you to getting a job you aspire.
Tools and Tricks
Networking: This book highlights tools you can benefit from, the most important one is ‘networking’. You must get acquainted with people and provide an opportunity to others to be with you! You don’t need one-time meet and greet, make sure people remember you afterwards! Networking is always a win-win situation; help others and don’t hesitate to take their help! Stay connected with them; observe what they are doing; how they have achieved success. Seek others’ advice about ins and outs of your industry and career. Learn from their mistakes, so you can make best decisions for yourself!
Mastermind: Use the book as a guide to build your “mastermind group”, connect with them, share your ideas, talk about your career and discuss your business plans! This circle should be open and loud; they must tell you what you’ve got and what you lack! They should definitely support you however they must be your critiques when required. Send them your CV and Cover Letter; have their opinion and value their suggestions. Practice interview questions with them! Play your best role when they need you! Highlight their capabilities and help them polish their strengths!
Steven Covey says ‘highly effective people are interdependent’. Masterminds synergize their effort and make 1+1=11. Join hands with others to build a stronger society!
Be a brand and behave like a brand:
This is your guide to ‘’how to get a YES’’! Ashraf Chaudhry says in his book The Craft of Selling “YOURSELF”, that you are captain of your ship, don’t let it sink just because you think you are a loser! Treat yourself like a brand. Own your weaknesses, but be strong enough to present your powers to the recruiters. Your CV is your first interaction with the interviewer. Remember, you have to build your image! Window dress it!
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Ms. Mariam Mehboob, a business graduate, is colleague with Ashraf Chaudhry. She passionately helps youngsters to develop and achieve career goals.