Win Over a New Job By Discussing Safety
Are you seeking employment in an industrial workplace? To land the job, your best bet may be to emphasize your safety record.
While it may seem obvious, many job seekers fail to mention their safety record during the hiring process. That’s a lost opportunity and could be the difference between getting a job offer or not.
Although the industrial workplace can be dangerous, the best companies make safety a top priority. They require that their managers are constantly working to reduce injury rates and analyze opportunities for safety improvements. And it makes sense because safety pays off for everyone. Work-related injuries are costly for a company’s bottom line from reduced productivity to increased workers’ compensation insurance costs. And for workers, injuries can lead to a decline in morale and lost work time.
Safety on Your Resume and Cover Letter
In a competitive job market, your resume and cover letter are a chance for you to stand out from other applicants. And you can do so by highlighting your safety record and personal commitment to a strong safety orientation.
Because OSHA fines are high, most companies have internal safety objectives and goals for worker incident rates. Ask yourself these questions: Did you earn a perfect safety rating at a previous employer? Did you complete any special safety training? Did you earn any awards for workplace safety? If so, include these achievements on your resume and in your cover letter.
During the Interview
During an interview, most hiring managers want to learn about your work performance and see if you’re a good cultural fit for an open position. By discussing your track record of workplace safety, you can improve your chances of getting hired.
Are you proud of your commitment to workplace safety? If so, talk about it during the interview. Do you have a proven track record of safety in the workplace? Talk about it. Have you fearlessly reported safety concerns to your manager at a former employer? Mention it during the interview. The hiring manager will be impressed: A strong safety culture starts with workers being able to speak up about their concerns.
As these examples show, think of your safety record as an achievement and make sure to highlight it during all stages of the hiring process. For more information and tips about finding jobs, visit the Nesco Resource website.