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Are you terrified of screwing up a job interview? Does the thought of writing a cover letter horrify you? Are you scared to network with others? What do you even say, anyway? If you're struggling to overcome your job search fears, this live event is for you.
We get it. Looking for work can be scary, especially if you’ve been at it for a long time and haven’t gotten any results.
Understanding which fears are getting in the way and how to overcome them will make all the difference. Sometimes you might not be aware of which obstacle is getting in the way of your goals. If you want to overcome these fears once and for all, we invite you to join us!
In this training, you’ll learn how to:
Utilize strategies for coping with your job search fears
Be confident in your job search—from writing your resume to networking
Face your fears and move forward
Join our CEO, J.T. O'Donnell, and Director of Training Development & Coaching, Christina Burgio, for this live event on Wednesday, October 5th at 12 pm ET.
CAN'T ATTEND LIVE? That's okay. You'll have access to the recording and the workbook after the session!
When you are unemployed and looking for work, a job search can feel even more pressuring. The lack of income and feelings of insecurity make it hard to stay positive and focused on the goal of getting hired. However, it doesn't have to be that way!
You're not unemployed. You're "between jobs" and looking for your next career opportunity.
Following these three critical job search tips will help you seize this new opportunity...
Avoid Negative People At All Costs
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Support groups seem great in theory, but are often ineffective in practice. Be selective of which events you attend and be mindful of the company you keep. If you aren't leaving the events feeling happy and energized, then you shouldn't go anymore.
When looking for work, mindset is everything. It can be hard to stay positive. There's no need to make it harder on yourself by spending time with people who make you feel worse.
The same applies to friends and family who put you down or make you feel bad about your employment situation. Stay clear of anyone who can't help you remain positive!
Get Extremely Clear On How You Are The "Aspirin" To An Employer's "Pain"
Getting hired is all about showing an employer how you can save and/or make them enough money to justify hiring you. You must be very compelling. You do that by proving to them that you will alleviate some major pain.
Focus on the problems companies in your industry are experiencing and initiate dialogue with as many professionals in your field as you can to discuss this problem and how you solve it.
You must brand yourself as a specialist who can add value—aka be the aspirin to an employer's pain. Otherwise, you'll find your job search stalling from a lack of focus on your part and a lack of interest on the employers' part.
Always Be Proactive
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Applying to endless jobs online is the most ineffective job search tactic an unemployed person can use. You will often be screened out automatically for not currently working. Is it fair? No. But it's reality.
The solution is to actively network, either online via LinkedIn or at in-person or virtual networking events. If you have a bucket list of companies that you want to work for, you can start by trying to make connections with individuals at those companies. That way, you can get on the radar of the important players at those companies and have meaningful conversations with them. That allows you to potentially circumvent the online application process and get referred for jobs directly.
This is the single best way an unemployed person can remove the stigma that comes with their employment status. If you get referred by someone, the fact that you aren't working becomes less important. So, get out there and connect.
Remember, the job search is changing, and those who are the most proactive tend to get the best results.
Being out of work is challenging, but it doesn't mean you can't find work. It does mean you need to ramp up your efforts and pay close attention to how you are conducting your job search. Follow the tips above and they should help improve your chances of getting interviews.
Your LinkedIn profile has the potential to make or break your chances with a hiring manager. Here's a big mistake people don't realize they are making on their LinkedIn profiles, and what you should do instead...
LinkedIn is a social media tool, but it's not like Instagram or TikTok where you put up a splashy banner and a fun picture of yourself and write all this creative text to sound as interesting as possible. Why is that? Well, LinkedIn is the number one most-adopted platform by recruiters and hiring managers. They use it to find people with the right skill sets and experience. And at this stage in the game, they don't like all that flashy, "look at me" content. It comes across as narcissistic and desperate.
Instead, you need to know how to make a simple LinkedIn profile that is keyword driven, that maximizes the use of LinkedIn's algorithm so that you get found. You also need to know how to get noticed by engaging in and posting content in a certain way. I teach a FREE class on this on a regular basis. But what I need you to understand is that if you have not reviewed your LinkedIn profile recently, you need to go do that because a lot of people are using some outdated techniques and that is costing you opportunities.
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Sign up for my FREE Resume & LinkedIn Bootcamp today to learn how to update your resume and LinkedIn profile the way recruiters want!
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