If you feel like your job search has been dragging, we’ve provided eight easy ways to speed things up and improve your chances of landing that ever-elusive job offer!
- Focus on applying to particular job opportunities or companies
- Rather than blindly sending your resume to every job posting you see, focus on applying to specific opportunities and/or companies.
- Only apply to relevant opportunities
- Don’t waste time applying to jobs you don’t really want or aren’t fully qualified for. That is time you could spend perfecting your applications for more suitable opportunities.
- Conduct in-depth research on potential employers
- Before going to an interview, make sure to thoroughly research the company’s history, mission statement, culture, and more to ensure you are fully informed.
- Present yourself well
- This includes sending out a well-proofed resume, dressing professionally for job interviews, and maintaining a professional reputation online.
- Network, network, network
- Building a strong professional network takes a lot of time and effort, but networking is a great resource for job seekers who are having trouble finding work on their own.
- Demonstrate genuine interest
- You should demonstrate your interest in a potential position in every interaction you have with the hiring manager or recruiter.
- Don’t forget to follow up
- Always follow up after a job interview or after sending a job application for a position you’re passionate about. This is another great way of showing your interest in the opportunity.
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Keeping a positive attitude is critically important for a successful job search. Don’t lose hope of finding your dream job, no matter how bleak things may seem.
