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If you’re a job seeker, you may have resolved to find a new opportunity in the new year. Whether you’re looking for your first job after graduation or a new role to progress in your career, it’s important to know the right strategies to be successful in finding a new job.

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Here are five approaches you can take to help you land a job that’s right for you and how Freddie Mac can help.

Customize Your Cover Letter and Resume


It's important to take the time to write a targeted resume and cover letter that link your qualifications to the hiring criteria for each job you apply for. This helps the hiring manager to immediately see why and how you’re qualified for the role. You'll have a much better chance of getting an interview with a targeted cover letter and resume than with a generic version.

Upload your resume and tell us a few basic things about yourself to become a part of the   Freddie Mac Talent Community to receive new job alerts that match Freddie Mac positions you’re interested in. 

Use Your Network


Networking is an effective way of finding a new job. Connect with former coworkers, friends, classmates, and family members to see if they can help you find mutual career contacts. According to TopResume®, 60% of jobs are found through networking. 

Once you’ve found a position you’re interested in check before applying to see whether you know someone at the company who can refer you to the position. Employers prefer receiving a referral from a trusted member of their staff.

Some employers, such as Freddie Mac, offer incentives to their employees for referring a successful candidate to the company. It's a win-win situation for everyone. You get a new job, and your contact gets a bonus for attracting a top-notch employee.

Leverage Social Media


By keeping up-to-date with a company’s social media pages, you can gain valuable insights into their values and working style. You can also start to build a relationship with them by commenting on their posts which is an effective way of letting a company know you’re interested in them which could possibly lead to an interview. 

Most companies will also post job opportunities on their social media platforms. If you have specific companies in mind that you’d like to work for, you’ll want to follow them to keep on top of new openings.

You can follow Freddie Mac on   Facebook,   Twitter,   Instagram,   LinkedIn and   YouTube

Check Out the Company Culture 


The job may sound terrific, but there are some important questions to ask yourself before you move forward: 
  • Do you want to work for the company? 
  • Is their culture a fit for you? 
  • Do they offer an attractive benefits package? 
  • Are there opportunities for advancement? 

At Freddie Mac, we offer our employees a casual dress code environment along with a generous   benefits package, including a first-time homebuyer down payment and closing cost assistance of up to $12,000, back-up child and adult/elder care, and a 401(k) savings plan with a 100% match on up to 6% of your salary. In addition we encourage our employees to not only grow professionally but to get involved and give back to their communities through our   Business Resource Groups. With Community Crew, Freddie Mac’s community engagement program, employees can participate in volunteer activities focused on housing and financial literacy. 

Prepare for the Job Interview


Preparing for an interview will help you succeed. The more prepared you are, the less stressful it will be. Before the interview, be sure to do the following:
  • Research the company.
  • Develop responses for  common interview questions.
  • Make a concerted effort to impress the interviewer with your skills and experience. 

With the COVID-19 pandemic changing the way people live and work, many companies, Freddie Mac included, have had to adopt new processes, such as transitioning from in-person to   virtual interviews. When setting up the interview appointment, ask the company’s HR representative or recruiting contact what to expect during the virtual interview process. 

At Freddie Mac, we’re committed to finding the right people for the right job and adapting to virtual interviews has allowed us to continue hiring while reducing health risks during the pandemic. 

If you’re looking for a new role that allows you to grow as a professional, we invite you to   view our open positions and apply today
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