The Four P's and Job Hunting

If you're trying to find a job and put yourself out there it might be helpful to consider the 4 P's when doing so. The 4 p's or Price, Promotion, Place, Product, can really help you figure out how to market yourself to a company so you can be successful within that company. I can say that I haven't done this in the past and often find myself in positions where I'm getting paid but I'm not happy with either what I'm doing or where I am.

By using the 4 P's you can put yourself in a better position. So before applying to you're next job consider these.

Product: You are the product, you have to figure out a way to market yourself to a company as effectively as possible. For example say you were applying to a management job at a small production company you wouldn't want to say that you've never done anything with business or management. Instead, before you go in for the interview find out what the company is about and what kind of people they hire and then market yourself that way.

Place: Think about the place you're trying to apply to. A vegetarian might not do so well as an executive of a slaughter house. In my opinion this is the most important factor, if you put yourself in a bad position from the start there's not much hope for you at any company. Apply and put yourself in a spot where you can perform well and show your skills.

Price: Pricing yourself can be hard at times because you want to price yourself competitively but also fairly. You can't walk into an employer and demand 100,000 plus for your services. before applying do some research and find out what starting employees in similar fields of work make.

Promotion: This is pretty important, how do you want to promote yourself to a future employer. Do you want to walk in dressed appropriately and aware of what you need to say to this employer to make them want you? Probably, you have to consider the fact that the interview is an opportunity for the employer to see what you're all about. Are they dressed right, do they seem professional, do they seem like they want to be a hardworking member of my team? By thinking about how you want to promote yourself before walking in you up you're chances of getting the attention of the employer.