Job Hunting During a Crisis
18 March 2013
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After a flawless career, I was forced to leave my job, thinking I would "easily" find another. But I was wrong, because for several months, I have been sending out many resumes and making contacts, but NOTHING! I am starting to get seriously worried, this crisis is real and my morale is plummeting!
Yes, it's true, finding a job during a crisis can be anxiety-provoking, but that definitely doesn't mean you should give up: quite the contrary! So, start by stopping saying that you are "looking for a job" and replace it with FINDING my job!
Target and adapt!
"I have the honor to request... I bring to your attention..."
We all know these overused phrases that are cited in cover letters... And, can we really talk about motivation when it's simply a generic letter sent to dozens of companies?
Sometimes there are absurdities when the candidate says they want to "deploy all my skills for your company" when their skills have absolutely nothing to do with the jobs of said company!
Also, think quality instead of quantity! Target your submissions, adapt your cover letters as much as possible and when you can be... SURPRISING!
Be surprising!
A recruiter will have a few seconds to be attracted by your profile, think about it when you write that famous letter but also your resume which must highlight clear results to make your recruiter want to meet you.
In his book Find the Leader Within You, Dale Carnegie recounts the day he posted an ad to recruit a secretary. One of the applications was really different. The candidate for the secretary position wrote: "You will probably receive hundreds of applications and you are certainly very busy, if you want to call me at this number I can open all the mail, sort it and give you a file with the applications that deserve to be read."
Did he hire her? No! Too late: another employer was faster than him! So it's up to you to consider the surprising aspect of your cover letter, which will allow you to get the interview (for which you will not forget to prepare, of course).
The crisis is not for everyone
The crisis does not mean that we must only manage problems!
It means that we must also exploit opportunities! Also, observe the market... identify companies that operate in sectors "that do not know the crisis" and prepare your "creative and adapted" strategy to get an interview.
On the other hand, remaining inactive is the worst thing for our morale, so exploit this opportunity that presents itself to you: you have TIME! Do something with it. First: sports to boost you, then offer your services to associations, read, train and as our principle says: "Keep yourself constantly busy". You will see that activity triggers others and that through unexpected meetings, you will end up getting your job!
Lavieeco.com
Published March 18, 2013.
Posted online March 18, 2013.
Yes, it's true, finding a job during a crisis can be anxiety-provoking, but that definitely doesn't mean you should give up: quite the contrary! So, start by stopping saying that you are "looking for a job" and replace it with FINDING my job!
Target and adapt!
"I have the honor to request... I bring to your attention..."
We all know these overused phrases that are cited in cover letters... And, can we really talk about motivation when it's simply a generic letter sent to dozens of companies?
Sometimes there are absurdities when the candidate says they want to "deploy all my skills for your company" when their skills have absolutely nothing to do with the jobs of said company!
Also, think quality instead of quantity! Target your submissions, adapt your cover letters as much as possible and when you can be... SURPRISING!
Be surprising!
A recruiter will have a few seconds to be attracted by your profile, think about it when you write that famous letter but also your resume which must highlight clear results to make your recruiter want to meet you.
In his book Find the Leader Within You, Dale Carnegie recounts the day he posted an ad to recruit a secretary. One of the applications was really different. The candidate for the secretary position wrote: "You will probably receive hundreds of applications and you are certainly very busy, if you want to call me at this number I can open all the mail, sort it and give you a file with the applications that deserve to be read."
Did he hire her? No! Too late: another employer was faster than him! So it's up to you to consider the surprising aspect of your cover letter, which will allow you to get the interview (for which you will not forget to prepare, of course).
The crisis is not for everyone
The crisis does not mean that we must only manage problems!
It means that we must also exploit opportunities! Also, observe the market... identify companies that operate in sectors "that do not know the crisis" and prepare your "creative and adapted" strategy to get an interview.
On the other hand, remaining inactive is the worst thing for our morale, so exploit this opportunity that presents itself to you: you have TIME! Do something with it. First: sports to boost you, then offer your services to associations, read, train and as our principle says: "Keep yourself constantly busy". You will see that activity triggers others and that through unexpected meetings, you will end up getting your job!
Lavieeco.com
Published March 18, 2013.
Posted online March 18, 2013.
