Job searching – it isn’t an easy task but it is well worth all the effort when you land a great opportunity!
There’s plenty of job seekers out there, so you need to make sure you’re ticking all of the boxes and standing out from the crowd. You’ve got plenty to offer employers, so make sure that they see it.
Here are the top 6 reasons why job seekers fail:
1. You’re unsure about what kind of job you’re looking for
If you’re just starting out in your career or looking to make a big change, then before you even begin looking for jobs you need to pin down what it is that you are looking for.
TIP: Avoid the temptation of just browsing job sites to see what’s out there.
This can be a tricky decision, but a good place to start is by writing a list of all the things you think you might be interested in. Make sure you consider your natural strengths and what you enjoy. Next, conduct some research on the industries/job roles that you have shortlisted. This should help you narrow down your options to a couple of key job titles to search for in your job hunt.
2. You don’t have job search goals
A successful job search often takes time and naturally it’s hard to keep up your motivation and positive attitude. Setting yourself clear targets and goals will help to keep you going.
How many jobs do you want to apply for each day? How much time are you going to dedicate to your job search? Answer these questions and stick to it!
3. You’re not using different methods
Job sites are the most obvious place to look for and apply for jobs and they certainly work well. However, there are plenty of other job searching methods that you can try out. Think social media, company websites, recruiters, friends and family… There are so many options open to you. Take a look at our top 6 job search sources.
Top Tip: If you’re looking for a new role, be sure to upload your CV to CV-Library so that employers can get in touch with you about relevant jobs!
4. You’re not hearing back from applications
Do you feel like you’ve applied for loads of jobs and yet you’re hearing anything back? This can be extremely frustrating and disheartening, but there is something that you can do about it! The most obvious problem here would be your CV. It may be time to revisit it and make some improvements to strengthen your applications. We’ve got plenty of job application tips for you to take a look at.
5. You’re not following up on applications
To help you with making improvements and to get you noticed by employers it’s important to follow up on your applications. Keep a record of the roles you have applied for and when you applied for them. If you haven’t heard anything back within 1-2 weeks, why not give them a call or an email to see what’s happening? We’ve got a helpful follow-up email template for you here.
6. You always seem to fall at the final hurdle
If you’ve secured a few interviews but they just haven’t resulted in a job offer yet, then it’s time to think about how you can make some improvements. The best thing you can do is to learn from every interview experience by requesting interview feedback. It’s important that you take any feedback on board and try to apply it to future interviews. We’ve also got plenty of best interview tips for you to consider.
Get these 6 errors in check and you’ll have a job offer in no time!
Time to turn things around? Take your first step HERE!
