#JobSearch : 5 Reasons Your Job Search May Be Stalled. If You Find yourself Doing Any of the Following, then Today is a Great Day to Take Action.
In order to advance your career and get your job search back on track, there are a few things that you must do correctly. As a job seeker, finding a job should be your full-time job.
Many people work tirelessly to find a job, but they keep coming up short, so today we’re going to have a look at the 5 reasons that your job search may be stalled and why you’re not getting the response that you feel you should. If you find yourself doing any of the following, then today is a great day to take action.
1- Your search isn’t personal.
What this means is that you’re still sending out generic resumes with no target. Instead, get personal. Find the names of HR Managers, company directors, or anyone involved in hiring at the company. Then you send them a personalized note with your custom made resume explaining your desired position and how you could help the company.
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2- You are looking where everyone else is.
Keep in mind that there are a lot of unemployed people out there right now. Many of these people will be looking in the exact same field, geographical area, or they have the same skill set as yourself. One way around this is to find opportunities through networking, online job searches, and by using job boards to find hidden career options. If everyone is looking in the same place, it will only drown out your voice. Be different and look at all of your options.
3- You believe every word you hear about the job market.
If you think everyone is living hand to mouth, then you are very mistaken. America has a lot of opportunity for people who are willing to look. Yes, it’s tougher than usual, but not impossible to find a job that suits you. Take a few minutes to review the positive aspects and reduce your stress level. An open mind will lead towards an open job.
4- Your email etiquette is poor.
Every time there is a job fair, we see this problem emerge. People do not read their emails and proof them, but you can bet that your prospective employer is reviewing every little detail about your resume. Misuse the word “your” in place of “you’re” and it’s a dead giveaway that you did not proof your email. Another way that people send out poorly written or constructed emails is if they do not have a subject, have a subject line that reads, “have a look at my resume” or poorly written opening lines in the email. Show a little patience and take some time to review your emails before you send them.
5- You’re not as productive as you think.
Sending out a few resumes during the morning and then taking the rest of the day to binge-watch TV is not a productive job search. Get into the habit of diligently looking for a job. Make yourself a schedule and stick to it. All you have is you. So, work hard and you will find the right career for you.
FSC Career Blog Author: Erin Kennedy, MCD, CMRW, CPRW, CERW, CEMC, is a Certified Professional Resume Writer/Career Consultant, and the President of Professional Resume Services, named one of Forbes “Top 100 Career Websites”. Considered an influencer, she is consistently listed as a “Top Career Expert to Follow” on Twitter and LinkedIn.
FSC Career Blog| January 6, 2021
