It’s hard to imagine anything more dispiriting than a job search rut. You desperately want new employment. You’ve made your resume and cover letter, you’ve reached out to your contacts, you’ve hit the pavement looking for openings—and nothing. You’ve not gotten any calls or interviews, much less job offers. You are, simply put, stuck.
The good news is, there are ways to get yourself unstuck. Rather than throwing in the towel, try these ways out of your job search rut.
Talk to people.
One of the most harrowing parts of the job search process is that so much of it is done online these days, without any room for human interaction.
That can take its toll emotionally and psychologically—so break out of that rut. Reach out to former co-workers and ask to have lunch or coffee with them. Mine your LinkedIn contacts for people you could get together with face-to-face.
You can view it as networking, or simply as a chance to get face time with actual humans. Either way, it will bolster your spirits—and possibly lead to some new doors opening, too.
Get feedback on your resume.
If your resume isn’t getting any bites, it could be that it’s just not a well-conceived resume.
Our resume writing experts can take a look and immediately diagnose any problems—and present you with a new resume that gets everything right.
Freshen up your LinkedIn profile.
Likewise, our team can help you optimize your LinkedIn page—boosting your chances of getting found by online recruiters within your industry.
Don’t leave it to chance. Get a LinkedIn profile that has all the right keywords in all the right places.
Broaden your search.
We’re not suggesting you change industries altogether. We’re just saying that, if your search is stuck, it could be that the focus is too narrow.
Try searching for jobs that maybe don’t quite fit the parameters you’ve been looking for in the past. Stretch yourself—just a little. Or simply try searching for similar positions with different job titles.
Take care of yourself.
It really is disheartening to be stuck in a job search that doesn’t seem like it’s going anywhere. That can rob you of some of your mental health and happiness, so make sure to take care of yourself.
Schedule some time for you—to do some yoga, get a massage, or just hit the gym. Whatever helps you deal with stress and anxiety in a healthy manner, that’s what you should be doing. And who knows? It may be just what you need to get some new perspective or a fresh burst of energy for your job search.
To learn more about advancing your job search, reach out to the Grammar Chic, Inc. team today. You can find us at www.grammarchic.net, or 803-831-7444.
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