Job-Hunting As A Job
Shortening, cutting back, reduction, rejection, contraction, decrease, lessening…These are the words we’re hearing more often than we used to. And, unfortunately, all these “diminishing” words have become related to our employment status and income. If you have already been effected by one of these words, find strength and self-motivation to change the situation.There are still some advantages you can find even in your unemployment: you can read the classics, go canoeing, and fix your old bike…etc. But sooner or later the demand in money and new job usually ceases your satisfaction from your recreational activities. So try to make the first day of your new work approach.
If you’re in need of a new job, make it be the matter of useful information and connections. Don’t rely on your online CV only. You never know when it will work out so try to reach out to the right people yourself.
Use your connections:
You never know who will turn out to help you get a job. Don’t be too annoying but still don’t hesitate to ask people you know whether they can assist you somehow. Who knows, maybe an accidently met old friend would be be the right person you need.
Don’t loose any opportunity to sell yourself:
If you have a chance of a meeting with a hiring manager or a person having authority in a company you want to work for, don’t loose this chance and try to sell yourself. Even if the company is in the hiring freeze, it won’t be the wasted opportunity. First, you’ll get a direct contact with a right person; then, if they are hiring again, you’ll be remembered.
Forward your CV through people you know:
Use your connections to forward your CV through your friends, former colleagues, people you know well who can have a direct way to the higher-ups.
Value your time:
Take your job-hunting as a job. Each minute wasted on nothings may lead to lost opportunities. Never loose your hope: if you’re doing everything right, it will inevitably work out.