The job market is shortly going to be flooded with the 1000s of people who were laid off during the Covid-19 crisis.
There are also lots of others that have had this time to reflect on their current positions who could be itching to move on and find something new.
So how do we get a job we want and give ourselves the edge over our competitors?
Its no longer a case of going on the same old recruitment sites and sending in bland CVs. We got advice from Paul Mullan who is a Career and Outplacement Coach with measurability.ie.
Paul outlines the 7 Deadly Sins of job search. These could hold the key to you getting the job you want sooner than you think.
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7 Deadly Sins of Job Search:
Only Targeting Low Hanging Fruit
★ Most job seekers spend 100% of time targeting 30% of jobs (advertised)
★ Did you know that 70% of jobs are never advertised?
★ Get proactive to get hired!!
★ How? Network (real world, social media)
Not Being Social Media Savvy
★ Many job seekers are not tapping into the potential of social media
★ Any platform can work, but I would start with LinkedIn
Acting Like A Zebra
★ Most job seekers are blending in with the crowd, instead of standing out
★ They use bland, generic clichés on their CV (often stolen content)
★ They use Google searches to find generic answers to interview questions
★ Try to differentiate yourself to stand out and get noticed
Not Selling Yourself
★ Employers are not interested in duties or responsibilities
★ Emphasise achievements on your CV and during job interviews
Spending Too Long Writing Cover Letters
★ Cover letters are a waste of time. It is rare they will be read
★ Only send a cover letter if requested
★ Do not spend more than 20 minutes writing a cover letter
Mannequin at Interview
★ Most job seekers are too stiff and formal at interview
★ People hire people, not qualifications and experience
★ The best qualified and experienced applicant does not always get the job
★ You MUST get personality and energy (interest) across during interview
Trying to Building The Wings On The Way Down
★ Cutting corners is a sin!!
★ Fail to prepare, prepare to fail!!
Paul Mullan is a Career and Outplacement Coach with measurability.ie.
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