What To Do When Your Spirit Is Crushed In A Job Search (& What NOT To Do)
What To Do When Your Spirit Is Crushed In A Job Search (& What NOT To Do)
What To Do When Your Spirit Is Crushed In A Job Search (& What NOT To Do)
By Dawn Graham
October 11, 2020
Summary
In a job search, the average application to interview ratio is about 20%, so preparing for 8 of your 10 applications to get rejected is realistic based on standard job seeker data.
While applying online is the most popular job search strategy, it's not the most effective.
Although this may work for you in many situations, a job search will always benefit from collaboration.
Bottom line: Every working professional will likely engage in multiple job searches throughout their careers, so why not make it a normal discussion topic?
Engaging a career coach can speed up your progress, especially if it's been a while since you've conducted a job search or are making a major switch.
There are no guarantees in a job search, but scammers feed off the demoralization that often accompanies the process.
If you're considering a job search, trust your gut and use this checklist.
Your abilities, experiences, and skills remain whether or not you're employed, so avoid introducing yourself as "Between jobs" or "Unemployed" and rather introduce yourself with the value you add to the market.
Work history gaps and job searches are a normal part of being a working professional, which means there's no reason to ever define yourself in these terms.
It's no secret a job search is frustrating, especially in a particularly tough economy, and this can be enough for any person to want to throw in the towel.
Reference
Graham, D. (2020, October 11). What To Do When Your Spirit Is Crushed In A Job Search (& What NOT To Do). Retrieved October 12, 2020, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawngraham/2020/10/11/what-to-do-when-your-spirit-is-crushed-in-a-job-search--what-not-to-do/