5 Easy Tips to Get a Hiring Manager’s Attention

Want to get a job and impress the boss? These 5 simple tips will help you catch a hiring manager’s eye!

Getting a job can feel hard, especially with new changes in the UK. But don’t worry! Hiring managers are the bosses who pick workers, and they love people who stand out. This guide has 5 easy steps to get their attention. We’ll use simple words so kids can understand, and we’ll add UK tips to help you. Let’s start!

1. Understand What Really Impresses Employers:

Know what bosses like so you can show it to them.

Why It Helps: Bosses want people who can do the job well and fit in.

How to Do It?

• Look at the job ad and see what they need, like “good at drawing” or “can type fast.”
• Ask a grown-up or friend what bosses like in your town.
• Learn one thing they want, like talking to people or using a computer.

UK Tip: Check the National Careers Service (free online) to see what jobs need in the UK.

Example: Lucy from Bristol learned to use a computer and impressed a boss with it!

2. Customize Your Resume for Every Application:

Make your resume (a paper about you) special for each job.

Why It Helps: Bosses like when you show you really want their job.

How to Do It?

• Write down your skills that match the job, like “I can draw” or “I help at home.”
• Change it every time—add the job’s words, like “team player” if they say it.
• Keep it short, like one page, with big, clear writing.

UK Tip: Use a free tool like Canva to make it look nice.

Example: Tom from London changed his resume for a shop job and got a call back!

3. Follow Up – Politely and Purposefully:

Check back with the boss nicely to show you care.

Why It Helps: It shows you’re serious and keeps you in their mind.

How to Do It?

• Wait 3-5 days after sending your resume.
• Send an email or call: “Hi, I’m [your name]. I applied for [job]. Just checking in!”
• Say thank you and ask if they need more info.

UK Tip: Be polite—say “please” and “thank you” like a good friend.

Example: Ayesha from Manchester called politely and got an interview!

4. Respond Quickly to Communication from Employers:

Answer the boss fast when they talk to you.

• Why It Helps: Quick answers show you’re ready and excited.

How to Do It?

• Check your email or phone every day after you apply.
• Reply in 1 day with a simple “Thank you! I’m free to talk.”
• Ask a grown-up to help if you’re not sure what to say.

UK Tip: Keep your phone on in case they call during the day.

Example: Sam from Leeds replied fast to an email and got a job chat!

5. Get Ready for Every Interview – Especially the Phone Screen

Practice for your job talk, even on the phone.

• Why It Helps: Bosses like people who are prepared and sound happy.

How to Do It?

• Practice answering: “Tell me about yourself” with your name, skills, and a fun fact.
• For phone calls, find a quiet place and smile (it helps your voice!).
• Write down questions to ask, like “What will I do every day?”

UK Tip: Dress nice for video calls, even at home, to look ready.

Example: Priya from Nottingham practiced and did great on her phone interview!

Cool Things to Know for 2025:

The UK job world is changing—try these:

• New Tools: Learn simple computer apps like Zoom for talks.
• More Jobs: Shops and offices need helpers as people shop more.
• Be Ready: Practice talking to grown-ups to feel brave.
• Fun Skills: Try drawing or typing—bosses love these!

Simple Tips to Avoid Mistakes:

• Time: Practice a little each day so you don’t feel rushed.
• Help: Ask a parent or teacher to check your resume.
• Safety: Only talk to real bosses—ask a grown-up if you’re not sure.
• Polite: Always say “please” and “thank you” to be nice.

Your Plan:

Ready to impress a boss? Pick one tip this week:

• Learn a skill like drawing.
• Make a resume with help.
• Call or email to check on a job.