Career Advice for Job Seekers
Frustrations You Might Feel With Your Job Search
William FriersonFrom entry level job seekers to the most experienced workers, it seems more people are becoming frustrated with their job searches. Just turn on your television, and watch the news about unemployment. But, what exactly is upsetting job seekers? The writer of a recent article says there are two common complaints based on the reaction he has received.
1st Frustration – There just aren’t enough jobs out there to apply for.
Because many people search for jobs on the Internet or in the newspaper, the real frustration is a lack of “advertised jobs” to apply for. With so much competition for these positions, job seekers must extend their searches to the outside world. That means building a strong network. Consider these questions concerning your network:
- What have I said to or done for people in my network that has led to interviews?
- What have I said or done that has not produced job leads?
- What will you do to meet your goals by this time next week? You must set specific, measurable goals in networking and all your job-search efforts.
2nd Frustration – After job interviews, I got no email, call, or letter from employers. What am I doing wrong?
Rather than be discouraged, follow-up with the interviewer. Not only does it show your appreciation for the interview but serves as a reminder about your interest in the job. In addition, reflect on how your interviews went. What did you do well, and what could you improve on? When it comes to interviews, practice makes perfect and will help you land a job.
As you continue with your job search, don’t focus on the frustrations you might be experiencing. Instead focus on getting the job you want.
Information provided by Kevin Donlin.
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