Doing your research

Your first contact with the employer will most likely be your CV and possibly your cover letter. However, in order to write a CV that lands an interview, you'll need to research the jobs for which you're applying. Because of your abilities to be alone, prioritize, and focus on getting things accomplished, this should not be difficult to muster. Introverts are not averse to being alone, so use this alone time and put it to good use. Create an area in your home where you won't be disturbed, where you can keep your job-search materials nicely organized. Everything should be easily accessible. Your priorities should include learning as much about each job, which requires dissecting the job descriptions to better understand the most important skills required for each job. More good news about your research is it will also lend well to preparing for interviews. In the next chapter, we'll look at how to research the position and company in greater detail.

Note

Make a note

Caveat: A challenge for introverts can be their tendency to spend more time on research than necessary. Don't dwell on every nuance and small detail. You must keep this point in mind, as dwelling on every small detail can result in failing to deliver the CV and other documents before the deadline.