There has never been a better era for job seeking than this very moment. It might not seem that way when you look at the unemployment rates and the general malaise that has struck global populations in a post-2020 world, but if you know what you’re looking for, job seeking can be a blast that opens you up to a whole bunch of wonderful opportunities. The following will explore some stellar tips and tricks that can help you find a job quickly.
Meditation
This probably seems like a joke, but it isn’t. If you’re stressed or desperate, there’s a much higher chance you’re going to misread an application or job posting. There’s also a very high chance that if you speak to a potential colleague or employer, they’re going to sense your desperation and be wary of you. People don’t like to surround themselves with desperate people. Taking five to ten minutes before you begin your search to quiet your mind, slow your heart rate, and focus on slow, deep breaths can have a massive impact on how detail-oriented you are during the search and what energy you give off when emailing or calling people about potential positions.
Remind Yourself That There Are Lots Of Jobs
Given the digital aspect of work and the transportation options available today, you have access to a ton of jobs you wouldn’t have been able to consider in other eras. Couple that with the great resignation that is ongoing, and you’ll discover that companies all over the world are in need of extra help and eager to make the work worth someone’s time and energy. There are lots of jobs available; all you need to do is get in contact with the right people.
Be Vocal
Tell people in your life that you’re looking for work. Create a LinkedIn account and mark yourself as available for hire. Update your social media (with all the professionalism and positivity you can manage) by saying something like: I’m looking for a change in environment. If anyone knows someone hiring in the x industry, let me know. Keep it short and friendly, and remove all hint of desperation or over-eagerness. Most jobs are granted to people based on word-of-mouth recommendations before job postings are even crafted.
While you’re at it, have your networking hat on at all times. Dress like you might run into a potential employer when you go out; speak to new people you meet like they know someone is hiring and will recommend you. Be friendly and focus on what you can do for the people you meet. The world is remarkably reciprocal. Look for ways to help others, and very quickly, you’ll find people are looking for ways to help you.
Shortlist Your Ideal Employers
Craft a list of five to ten companies that you’d love to work for and spend the time figuring out how to contact them and who the relevant department heads are. This might mean checking their LinkedIn for the name of their HR manager or calling reception to ask about who handles a particular department. (Again, meditate before speaking to someone at the company). Always opt for a phone call over an email at this stage.
Write a personalized message (that is, a brand new message for each person) that explains what type of work you’re looking for and why you want to do that work for them specifically. Attach a tailored resume (a resume made specifically for the company) to each message. Call them if you don’t hear a response in a week. This is called cold-emailing, and it works wonders as chances are, at some point, if you keep at it, you’re going to be the message that pops into someone’s inbox like an angel answering a prayer.
Continue this approach, aiming to message a given number of companies per day or week, again taking the utmost care in personalizing these messages and tailoring your resume specifically for them.
Job Search Support
In addition to the above steps, you probably also want to keep your eyes open for job support services. These might be online job boards or places where you can gather information about who’s looking for staff; the information at Grabjobs, for example, lets you trim your search down to people who are urgently hiring or jobs that have received less than ten applicants. A full-service LinkedIn account allows you to compare your skills and experience with people who are applying for the same positions as you. Scour the web for supportive tools; you will be shocked by what you find.
The above information should help you in the job hunt. If you consistently apply these tips and keep your mood stable enough not to scare away anyone who responds, you will find an excellent job quickly. You can continue using these tips once you have a position as well to increase your chances of moving up within your company or within your field.
