How To Find A Job?
- Jul 10, 2015
- 2 min read
If you want to find a job then stop focusing on getting a job, I know that sounds a bit counter intuitive but most people fret so much about not getting calls back right away and lose confidence and motivation. When looking for a job you must focus on taking consistent effective action.
Like everything in life job search results typically lag yo
ur actions so it is unrealistic to expect that the day after you apply for a job you will be receiving hundreds of phone calls. The truth is that you actually have little control over your job search results but you can control your daily routines. Results are a function of actions and it is consistent action that will inevitably convert into job interviews.
Getting a job must be seen as a goal comprised of daily rituals which must be followed religiously. During the early stages your success should be measured on how consistently you can perform the tasks that will help you get the job. You have a lot less influence over a mission statement “ I want to have a good job by next week” as you probably don’t have direct control over all the variables involved in making that happen. It’s much easier to gauge progress based on a series of tasks you do have control over which will ultimately get you results. Below is a list of realistic actions a job seeker put together:
Each week I will:
Send 5 non-generic resumes to 5 job postings in my field of interest
Meet face to face with 2 individuals in my industry and speak to them about my qualifications
Research one company I am interested in and send a letter to upper management demonstrating my understanding of the firm and how I can add value.
Imagine you were in search of a long term romantic partner and had scheduled several dates. I’m assuming you would dress up nice, take them to a fancy restaurant, arrive on time and do your best to demonstrate you could add value to the other person’s life. The question is are you guaranteed a second date because you did all the right things? The answer is of course no, even if you did everything perfect there is a chance you may have caught the person in a bad mood or they may have someone else they were interested in. Truth be told you can’t control the end result of the date. The only thing you can do is ensure that you do all the right things e.g. arrive on time, dress properly and if you do this consistently and go on enough dates you will inevitably be successful.
The job search is quite similar in that you may not get every job you apply for as there are so many variables that are out there. What you should do is work to sway the odds in your favor by doing the right things consistently and you will inevitably be guaranteed success.
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