Job Search – What Not To Do
Can you think of five examples of maintaining a positive attitude when job seeking?
Examples
- Believe in yourself: always remember your own strengths. Do not focus on what you cannot do.
- Make sure that you have people around you that will give you support and help in areas that you may need assistance.
- Reach out to your personal and professional networks.
- Take an online test or assessment to evaluate your skills and interests.
- Research labour market information.
- Keep track of where you applied and what position.
- Stay organized and this will keep you on track with your progress.
- Treat looking for a job like it is a job.
- Focus on accomplishments rather than failures.
- Make sure that you take adequate breaks for yourself and do something you enjoy.
- Maintain a professional online presence, voicemail message, and appropriate email address
- Think like an employer – would they want to hire you? If so, why?
- Tailor your applications towards specific opportunities.
