Looking for a new job is one of the hardest tasks in the world. No matter how skilled or experienced you are, it seems to take forever. And, you always feel as if unemployment is going to be your life because no one will offer you a job. In the end, you will find an employer that is the perfect fit. Until then, you will have to kiss a lot of frogs. But, what if there was another way? What if you could find the perfect job in half the time it takes the average job hunter? Of course, that option is much more preferable. The only problem is that you don’t know what to do or say to make it happen. Luckily for you, the tips underneath will help.
- Used The Advanced Search Option
Most job hunters start off with a generic search, but that is the first big mistake. A generic search will inevitably showcase jobs that are of no interest to you now or in the future. You might lack the experience and they are hundreds of miles away, or they might not even be in the right industry. Whatever the reason, they are a waste of your time. So, to stop wasting your time, you need to get the search right from the very beginning. By using advanced terms, you can tailor it so that the results are specific to your needs. Anything that shows up will be of interest and worth your time.
- Quality Over Quantity
Another waste of your time is applying for unrealistic jobs. Sure, it is nice to reach for the stars sometimes. But, you shouldn’t spend your entire day reaching for the stars. You need to make sure that the jobs you apply for are within your wheelhouse. That means that you have the necessary skills to do the job and fit the job description. If you don’t, the employer with throw your CV in the bin as soon as it lands on their desk. The result is that you just waste your time applying for too many jobs. Meanwhile, you could put your time to better use by applying for a role that you might get if you take the process seriously. Anyone that wants a job quickly needs to manage their time. Ultimately, you don’t have any if it to waste.
- Don’t Stop Believing
As the band Journey say, you shouldn’t stop believing. It is easy to get disillusioned with hunting for a job because it is an arduous process. For the most part, you won’t hear back from an employer for a couple of days or weeks. The lack of response is enough to drive any sane person mad. In some cases, it has that much of an effect that it causes you to slow down. Whatever you do, you shouldn’t slow down and get lazy when it comes to your job search. The more employers you apply to, the higher the chance of getting a response. Someone will get back to you, and they will likely offer an interview or feedback when it happens. At the very least, this is something you can use to go forward. In fact, you will find that they all get back to you at once, and you will have you pick of employers.
- Attach A Covering Letter
Your CV might be one of the best CVs in the world, but it only contains a small amount of information. Or, it should only contain a small amount of information. A CV should list your skills and experience and nothing else. A covering letter, on the other hand, is different. A covering letter is where you can explain why you are the best person for the job. It is a piece of paper that allows you to wax lyrical about your past experiences and their effects on your today, and it is essential. When you think about it, there is bound to be a lot of people with quality CVs. So, how do you stand out from the crowd when there is so much competition? You do it through a top class covering letter.
- And Tailor It To The Job
The odds are high that you will apply for different jobs with different specifications. There is nothing wrong with that, but you have to tailor your approach. You can’t just send off the same covering letter and CV and hope for the best. The chances are that they will have nothing to do with the role, which will result in a rejection. Plus, an employer can see a ‘copy and paste’ CV from a mile away. Whenever you apply for a job, make sure that your covering letter matches the specification. Also, you should do the same with your CV. Successful candidates how a variety of CVs and covering letters that they use dependent on the situation.
- Take A Course
The entire point of a successful job search is to show an employer that you are the best candidate. And, to do that, you need to stand out from the crowd. For the most part, you will have to compete with people that have similar attributes. So, those small features that make you unique also make the most difference. With that in mind, it is time to consider taking a course. A few days in a conference with a bunch of strangers sounds bad, but it could be very helpful. Alternatively, there are distance learning courses that you can do online if you don’t have the time. Employers love employees with extra experience because it adds value to their company. Plus, it means that they have less to teach them to make them successful in the role.
- Treat It Like A Job
The final tip is probably the most important one. It is a mistake to treat your job search like anything other than a full-time job. What that means it that you need to get up early and work throughout the day. You will find that you are much more productive if you work to a routine. Otherwise, you will spend the majority of your day procrastinating and doing nothing industrious. At the end of the day, that is a sure-fire way to prolong the agony.
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