1. Inadequate Training
Are you under-trained? Did you select the incorrect bodyguard training company? Choose your training company carefully; some have more incredible reputations than others. Speak with potential employers. Who would they prefer to train you with? What do you need to consider about celebrity bodyguards.
2. Your CV/resume is inadequate
Consider revising your CV/Resume; it should be entirely geared to open doors of opportunity. It is neither an application form nor your autobiography. Concentrate on what you can offer the employer today rather than what you have done in the past.
3. Employers do not read your cover letter.
If your cover letter is inadequate or non-existent, you will have difficulty finding work. The cover letter is the first thing recruiters look at. It is your introduction by proxy. A cover letter should never be a template. Each one should be tailored to the individual. Examine the letters you send; what do they say about you?
4. You’re addressing the incorrect individuals.
You are submitting your CV/Resume to the incorrect companies or individuals. Perform your due diligence. Are they looking for new employees? Are they still in business? Do you meet the requirements? I recently advertised for some new employees, and the job description said applicants must be fluent in French. Even though I couldn’t speak French, I received a slew of CVs and resumes. Some even began their cover letter with “I don’t speak French but…”
5. You do not follow up.
Do not just sit and wait for a call after you have submitted your CV/Resume. Be proactive in your search for work. Never send a CV/Resume without first following up with a phone call or, at the very least, an email to check that it was received. Whether or not they received your CV/Resume, strive to secure an interview. The line between persistence and pestering is thin. Maintain consistency in your follow-ups, but not to the point of becoming a pest. That is counterproductive.
6. You have only basic training.
If your CV/Resume demonstrates that you are merely trained in the fundamentals, do not spend time while unemployed. Make the most of your downtime. Look for complimentary training classes that make you appear more appealing to employers. Surveillance, surveillance detection, firefighting, and learning another language are all courses that will help you in your job quest.
7. You do not network.
You must promote yourself, tell everyone who you are and what you do, and never pass up an opportunity to hand them a business card. The more potential employers who know you and recognize that you are ready to work, the better.
8. You’re too narrow-minded.
Close protection personnel are rarely always on the job. Consider adding a string to your bow, such as event security or surveillance. You may chuckle at the prospect of performing these tedious security jobs, but they always provide an excellent opportunity to network. Think outside the box; who could you contact to inform them you are available for work? Who hasn’t already seen a copy of your CV/Resume? Write to specific people, such as industry leaders, the affluent and famous, or their managers. They can only say no or ignore you completely, but what if they say yes?
9. There is no work.
Close protection is a popular vocation, and there isn’t always enough employment. Even the best close protection officers sometimes go days without working. We all want to take a short break between careers but are not accustomed to long gaps. Be proactive and look for new contracts when the previous one expires.
10. You’ve given up.
Many people abandon this industry before they even begin; close protection is a complicated business to break into, especially in the early stages of a new career. One thing is sure: those that are tenacious and determined to succeed will succeed. Do not give up if this is the career you want.
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