Signature Staff’s Career Help:
The employment market is not really great at the moment and a lot of people having trouble staying positive as you may had some good job interviews at different companies, but no job offers.
Don’t allow yourself to get sucked into the negativity of the current job market. You may not be doing anything wrong! It’s a highly competitive job market right now; that’s a fact. A normal result of an aggressive job search is going to be rejection with some people even suggest that “if you are not getting rejected enough, you’re not working hard enough.”
In reality, the fact that you are going on interviews is a great signal that you ARE doing something right.
First, it means your cover letter and resume are sparking attention, which is exactly what they’re supposed to do. If you on the other hand not getting any response, it could be a sign that you are “casting your net to wide” or in other words aiming for positions that do not fit good with your resume.
One of the most valuable exercises you can do is to stay focused and extremely organized with your job search activities. Practice your organizational skills NOW by developing a log of all the companies you are sending your resume to, the date you send it, the contact person, the job title, etc. .
It’s also helpful to conduct your own post-interview evaluation. As soon as you can, take a few minutes to do a quick rewind and assess how you did. Did you answer the questions with confidence? Did you make a good first impression? Where is there room for improvement?
During your interview, be specific in your answers. This is how you will differentiate yourself so you don’t become a blur in the sea of candidates. Be able to communicate in 30 seconds what you are about and how you can add value. In today’s competitive job market, there is no time for lengthy, over generalized answers.
Stick to the facts. Think before you respond. You’ve got one chance to convince the interviewer.
Always come prepared with questions. When the interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for me?” If you answer, “No” you can be quite confident that you won’t get called back for a second interview!
Send thank you short thank you notes after every interview. Thank the interviewer for their time and mention a couple of highlights of the conversation. Send the note within 24 hours.
Remember to be patient and don’t get down on yourself. Take time to re-energize often and be good to yourself. Look for the best moment of every day – even something small – and be confident in who you are, your talents, skills and ability to contribute and make a difference.
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