Unable or simply unwillling
Most people would agree that when you have bills, need to earn a living and aren’t working, it doesn’t feel good. Unemployment creates anxiety, stress and fear. It undermines our self-confidence and depletes our...
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There really isn’t a magic pill for an effective job search
As much as I wish it were so, there just isn’t a magic pill I can give someone to solve their employment concerns.
Employment therapy Rᵪ
You could call me the Reluctant Therapist.
Contacting agency recruiters only when you need a job? That is not networking.
Contacting recruiters as your only job-search effort is a passive approach.
Are your job hunting shoes stuck in quicksand?
Are your job hunting shoes stuck in quicksand?
Interviewing is not all about you
Preparing your answers for the most frequently asked interview questions is a good start, but if you don’t know the context of the role you are vying for, or are unaware of the real needs of the employer, you still won’t make it to the final rounds.
Fuel your job search with a goal and a sense of urgency
Looking for work without a plan or being lackadaisical about your approach can extend the length of your search unnecessarily.
Get Your Job Search on Track
If you are expecting to get your dream job, then it may be time to face some harsh realities about how that is most likely to happen.
Resumes Do Not Get the Job
Even if a resume captures an employer’s attention, the outcome of the interview will be the deciding factor to determine if the candidate will get the offer or not.
Job Seekers: Self-Sabotage
Years ago I came up with a list of self-defeating behaviors that can sabotage efforts to becoming employed. A colleague’s advice was to flip all of my statements into desired behaviors or proposed actions...
