If you’re looking for a job right now, you’ve probably noticed that things are happening at a glacial pace: not as many jobs being posted, interviews not happening, slow responses from employers. It’s not you! It’s the holidays, the end of the quarter, and, in some cases, the end of the fiscal year. …
It’s an incredibly tough market right now, so if you get an interview, you may feel pressure to answer the questions as you think the interviewer wants, rather than how you’re feeling. I don’t really recommend this approach because it so often leads to unhappy employment—just as I recommend against accepting any job offered…
(Okay, you will actually have to try, but these tips will make it feel a little easier.) We’ve been talking about being more strategic in your job search process, but how do you build connections with new people? And should you spend time doing that instead of applying for jobs? As I wrote a couple of…
It’s not your imagination: things really are tough out there. Today I’ll bring you my second piece of advice for navigating this strange, tricky job market. Tip 2: Customize. You’ve probably heard the advice to tailor your resume for each job you apply to. It’s more important than ever when there are fewer…
If you’ve been looking for a job recently, you know how hard things are. There are fewer postings, and even if you find a role that you feel like you’re a shoo-in for, you may never even get a response. How can you succeed in these difficult times? Over the next 3 weeks,…
Have you applied for 2,000 jobs and not heard back from any of them? You are probably a victim of the Numbers Game Mindset. That is, you have been told that finding a new job is a numbers game, so you’re going to apply for anything that you could possibly do. As the post…
Have you been struggling to find a job for weeks, or even months? You’re not alone, and it’s not your imagination. (This is a longer video, but I promise there are helpful tips!)
Looking for a job is one of the most overwhelming things most of us go through, whether you currently have a job or not. To make it feel more manageable, it’s important to know what the good resources are—there’s plenty of bad advice out there! Here are a few I like: A free career…
Can’t find a job search group that meets your needs? Consider starting one yourself! (Or join a job search council: https://www.neversearchalone.org/ )
The job search can be so lonely! It’s disheartening enough without the added sense of being the only one looking. The good news is that there are several resources to help you find community while you search. You can find local support on platforms like Meetup and Briefcase Coach Churches, community centers, and even chambers of commerce…