#JobSearch : How to Keep Busy While You Wait for that Interview Call. How to Use this Time Wisely.
As if job searching isn’t stressful enough, throw in a global pandemic to push you over the edge. Many companies are laying-off employees or have hiring freezes on. So you may be wondering what you can do to keep busy while you wait for that interview call. By the way, companies will hire again, so don’t lose heart.
Instead of dwelling on it, use the downtime to your advantage.
See if Other Companies Match Your Interests
Every executive resume service will tell you to not put all of your eggs into one basket. While you should spend a significant amount of time researching a company before sending in your targeted resume, don’t stop there. Move on to the next company to see if your personality fits with their culture and if you have the skills they are looking for. Most people have a specific list of companies in mind that they want to work for, but may discover other opportunities in the meantime they didn’t expect.
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Make A New LinkedIn Connection
You can use your downtime to update your LinkedIn profile and come up with strategic ways to utilize the platform. Take some time to find executives from other companies of interest and reach out to them. There’s never any harm in introducing yourself and making a new connection. Just don’t go overboard by building your list of connections so large and not knowing half of them. Making connections through your LinkedIn profile can lead to various opportunities later on.
Thank Your Past and Current Mentors
Waiting for a job interview call is a good time to reflect on where you’ve been and look forward to where you want to be. I know I love hearing from past colleagues, especially when they are thanking me for something I may have done to help them. Reach out to your past and current mentors to simply thank them for how they’ve helped shape your career. They will appreciate the gratitude more than you think, and you never know if they’ll be able to provide you with one last nugget to help you move forward.
Even though we are living in unprecedented times, it doesn’t mean there aren’t action steps you can take to keep yourself moving forward in your career. Take this opportunity to reach out in new ways to set yourself up for success.
FSC Career Blog Author: Ms. 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 | April 3, 2020