Re-evaluate your job search process

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This past week I received a message from a job seeker who has been job hunting high and low for weeks without any success.

He has had interviews and some leads but nothing has turned out.

He was either “miles” away from the salary expectations, wasn’t senior for the position, or just did not get the job.

This particular individual is like so many I have seen on an on-going basis.

I can understand his urgency and frustration.

Sometimes finding the right job and the right fit can be difficult. Maybe it;s time to re-evaluate the job search process and find areas to improve. Here are some examples:

Poor resume: A bad resume is a show stopper since this is the first step in the process. How can you tell if you resume is the culprit? Well, if you are applying for a job that you are qualified for but not getting interviews, it might be a sign that your resume needs a second look.

Research some resume writing tips and do it yourself or hire a professional resume writer.

Shaky job interview skills: Perhaps you are getting called for interviews but not getting further in the process. How can you tell if the problem is your interview skills? A good way is to ask for feedback from the interviewer after the interview or selection process.

Ask the interviewer to give you some feedback on your interview skills, strengths, weaknesses and so on.

Although intimidating, don’t pass up this opportunity to get some valuable coaching. It also shows the employer your receptivity for feedback and commitment to improvement.

Some good questions to ask yourself are, do you feel confident? After the interview do you feel as though it went really well?

If you feel really nervous and lack confidence then it is important you address it. However, if you feel confident in interviews and think it went well but never get an offer, then it might suggest a lack of awareness.

It is not uncommon for people to over estimate their own ability when it comes to job interviewing. If this could be the culprit, it is important you seek some training or help to improve your interviewing skills.

Not a good person-to-job fit: Sometimes you fail to get the job offer simply because it is not a good fit with your skill set. Are you under qualified for the jobs you are applying for? If employers tell you that you lack some required experience, skill, education and so on then it may be an indication of a poor fit.

Perhaps, you are being told you are over qualified.

Are your salary expectations way above the employer’s offer? Do employer’s repeatedly indicate you are over qualified?

If this is the case, you may need to reconsider the kind of jobs you are applying for, unless you are making a career transition and applying for entry-level jobs to break into a new career.

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