Searching for a job can be frustrating, especially when you have been sending applications to many companies without any feedback. As much as it is challenging, it is good to lay out your plan and use current job-search techniques that can ease your search process. Whether you are just starting your job search or looking for a career change, here are a few techniques to make your work easier.Â
Be Clear About What You Want
Before you start searching for jobs, take time to note your strengths and weaknesses, plus the skills you have. Knowing yourself helps you identify the fields you can work in. This is very important as it is likely to offer you job satisfaction. Ask yourself questions like what you are expecting from a job, what is important to you between money, title, promotion, the job itself, and the company’s culture. If you can answer these questions honestly, it becomes easier to know where to look for a job.
Analyze Your Target Companies
Try creating a target list of companies you would like to work for, or if you plan to apply for jobs. For each company, research it well to get a feel of how the company culture is. Look up the questions they commonly ask in interviews and the salary they are offering for certain positions. There are online websites you can look at that allow people to review companies. Google them and see what other people are saying. It will guide you on whether you still want to apply or pass.
Customize Your CV and Cover Letter
A CV or resume is a critical element in job searching. You have to tailor it according to the qualifications and skills needed for the job you are applying for. Nowadays, companies have software targeting specific keywords related to what they are looking for. This helps them filter the large number of applications they are getting. If you use the same resume to apply for different jobs, you are likely to miss out on opportunities. Link your skills and qualifications to the jobs’ demand and increase your chances of getting feedback.
Avoid Getting Overwhelmed
Many jobs are posted on multiple platforms every day. When you open a site, you are likely to be bombarded by many positions advertised. However, learn how to filter whether it is through companies, positions, job level, etc. For instance, say you are filtering through companies. Try and search for Microsoft jobs or Dynamics 365 jobs available, which directs you to open positions where you can see if jobs are requiring your skills. This also helps you narrow down your search and stop you from feeling overwhelmed.
Try and have a positive attitude when looking for a job. Some recruiters can sense despair and desperation, which will work against you. When you have been searching for a job for a long time, it is normal to feel discouraged, anxious, and angry. However, try and shrug it off. Be kind to yourself and exercise or whatever helps you unwind. This will make the process less frustrating.