THE IMPORTANCE OF TENACITY, TRUST AND BELIEF IN YOURSELF

WHEN THE JOB SEARCH GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH DON'T QUIT

Job hunting can be hard work, feel relentless, and comes with lots of rejection.  I think anyone who has ever job hunted knows this, and should be prepared for it. There are a few things to consider if your job search has been going on for an extended period of time. We are massive advocates for tenacity, not giving up, and trusting that in time the right role will come along.

But is there anything you can do differently to re-energise your job search?

We believe wholeheartedly that the answer to this is 'yes'.

1. Make sure you are targeting job opportunities that align closely to your experience and goals.
2. Do you have unrealistic expectations in terms of salary? You may simply be getting rejections from recruiters because your salary expectations are too high. We encourage you to benchmark your salary expectations against industry standards, or, to go to sites like glassdoor to review publicly available salaries at the companies you are applying to.
3. If you are sending cover letters with your job applications, make sure they are tailored specifically to the role and company you are applying to.
4. If you have the opportunity to call, or contact the individual who has posted the job opening - go ahead and contact them directly. This not only shows initiative and keen interest in the position, but it also means the recruiter is more likely to respond to your application. (too many recruiters provide no updates, or feedback).
5. Use your network, reach out to people you know, prior employers and colleagues for recommendations of related open roles, or new opportunities for work.
6. Get feedback! Speak to family, friends and colleagues if applicable, and have their help in reviewing your CV to see if there is anything you can or should do differently, to secure the role you are seeking. (Or email us your CV for a FREE CV Review)
7. Do not give up! Be organized and diligent in your job search, and we are confident that you will move from 'applicant' to 'employee' much faster.

If you would like professional help in reviewing and revamping your CV, please review the various CV packages we offer.