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Editor’s note: It is another autumn season. In addition to being prepared for the rain, it takes some luck to find a job, which is why the graduates have a headache. The author gives 13 tips for job search in the text, and may be helpful to you at this time. This article is translated from medium, article author Anna Davies, original title 13 Job-Hunting Secrets We Wish We’d Known In Our 20s.
Does someone around you seem to be able to get an interview and be hired without any effort? You know, they rely on more than just luck. They are likely to have found their job as a top priority every day – even if they are very happy with their current job.
Next, let’s talk about how to find (and get) job opportunities in an unknown situation, how to attract the attention of the recruiting person, and even how to find a job based on their skills. You may wish to try these tips below to make sure you plan ahead.
1. Keep up with industry trends
Update your information in real time on LinkedIn and other websites related to your industry. Make sure you check your LinkedIn page at least once a week (including the mailbox) – quite a few recruiters will use LinkedIn as the starting point for their talent, so if your profile hasn’t been updated since 2014, you lose It is.
2. Don’t give up any interview opportunities
Even if you love your current job, you should take advantage of every interview opportunity. Before starting a conversation, let the hiring manager know that you don’t necessarily want to make a huge leap now, but praise their company, and if they are willing to spend time talking to you, you will naturally be happy. But if they are tight, it may not let you interview. So if you have the opportunity to go to the interview, you must grasp the opportunity, maybe you will have a better understanding of your industry, and you may find that you really want to change jobs. Think of the interview as part of building a long-term career plan. In addition, there is always no harm in practicing interview techniques.
3. Keep your relationships open
Keep in touch with colleagues on LinkedIn, follow your previous boss on Instagram, and make sure you have an informal interaction every few months. For example, if they have a child recently, send a congratulatory card. I heard that they were promoted and congratulated them on Twitter. Then, when you are ready to change jobs, you can ask them: “Is there a job that is vacant?” This will not be too awkward, so they feel that you are just using them to find a new job.
4. Often go to HR office string door
Do you think that the office of HR is the principal’s office for adults? Only when you are in trouble, will you go there? Doing so will cause you to miss a lot of opportunities. Nicole is an editor and explains: “I decided to schedule a meeting with HR every two years. They will tell me what opportunities I don’t know in my company (a big company) and help me advance. Human resources are a magical resource that allows you to discover the value of a new job at the moment you find it, and I am surprised that few colleagues will use it.”
5. Email everyone you know
Everyone in your address book can be your chance to expand your network – because you never know who else you know. Kathryn, a public relations account manager, explained: “I have wanted an office job twice because freelance is not for me, so I sent an email to everyone in the address book. I got it right away. Some clues, these clues help me find a job. Your network is a very powerful tool, maybe someone can help you.” Start a specific title, such as “public relations job search”, secret (this is The key – don’t tell everyone about your contact), send it to everyone, attach a short paragraph of two words explaining what job you are looking for and see what happens – you may be surprised by the results. Anyway, there is no harm in doing this.
6. One-time rejection can’t be anything
It’s painful to know that you don’t get the job you want, but don’t be frustrated. “I still don’t deserve my ideal job. I was disappointed, but I sent an email to the hiring manager to let her know that I really love this company and hope that she can consider me the next time she has a chance. Two months later, she got in touch with me. This time it was a slightly different position. It was a pain to reply to the rejected email, but I know that in the long run, it helped me find a job,” Rebecca, head of corporate recruitment, said.
7. Attack on all sides
“As a hiring manager, I saw a lot of people posting resumes to a place, talking to a person, and waiting for an answer. I have to say, don’t do this. If you are actively looking for a job, you should Apply for as many positions as possible,”Programmer Kyle said. Be aware that you are not “betting” which job, but looking for other opportunities. A four-sided attack is a smart strategy, and the “worst case” – you get two jobs at the same time – is actually not much better.
8. Apply for positions that have not been released
“I found a full-time job because I emailed the editors about my interest in working in their magazines. They had a vacancy, but they didn’t advertise yet. My interest made me Leading the competition, then found the job,” editor Diana said. You see, this approach is actually great: you can explain why you want to work in this company, what attracts you, and tell others what you can bring to the company.
9. Avoid negative emotions at all costs
When you’re looking for a job, make sure everyone in your network can see your best and smartest side. Many hiring managers have said that the people they are least willing to hire are those who have nothing to do with their current position. You know they will ask you why you want to change jobs, so you’d better be prepared: for example, you have grown a lot, for example, you want to explore more opportunities, and then you are excited about leading a team, not one. Just slam your boss, or you are very depressed, often crying in the bathroom.
10. Planning a career in the long run
It’s better to have a half-year, one-year, and five-year plan instead of waiting for a job opportunity. “I know that I want to reach a certain level within five years, so during the review phase, I went to my manager and asked him how I could achieve this goal,” said Guan Peisheng James. “I realized that I need to improve my public speech. The level that inspired me to attend a lecture course. I think long-term considerations can help you realize how many steps you need to reach your goals.”
11. Think of everyone as a potential megaphone
If you really need a job, let others know as soon as possible. Tell your partner, your partner’s parents, your doctor. You never know who will help you. “My commute time is an hour. I found that talking to my colleagues is a good way to get potential clues. Once I opened my laptop at work, a woman asked me what I was doing. She was very interested in the company I worked for. After an hour of conversation, I suggested that she go to our hiring manager. In that conversation, she got an interview!”
12. Don’t underestimate the power of words and speech
Everyone wants to hear people boast that they are doing well, or want to hear inspiring words, so don’t worry that your actions will “disturb” others. If you can say these things to others, be bold. Lindsey, 34, an editor, said: “A few years ago,I went to a speech, I really liked the speaker, so I randomly sent a thank you letter and asked if he could talk to him about this topic. When we got together for coffee, I was just fired and he offered advice very generously. A few months later, his company had a job vacancy. I emailed him and finally got the job—all because I had enough courage to send an email randomly.
13. Finding a job is a hard work, don’t worry~
If you don’t get any response after a good interview, don’t be discouraged. The hiring schedule may be weird, sometimes you don’t receive a response from the hiring manager because they don’t even know the position of the position. It may be that the budget has been frozen. It is possible that the position has to be adjusted, but you will always shine gold. Therefore, the wind and long objects should be eye-catching.
Translator: Xi Tang