One Of The Biggest Mistakes Most Job Seekers Make
by Markell R. Morris, Futures in Motion, Inc.
Photo by Luke van Zyl/ Unsplash
Do you want to know why
most job seekers
fail to connect to the job
of their dreams?
Hint: It’s not because no one wants to hire them or a lack of job openings.
I’ve worked with hundreds of career changers and job seekers and have found that the ones who connect with their job target in the least amount of time begin with a good foundation. They’ve defined in as much detail as possible their “ideal” job. They know, specifically, what they are looking for in their next job. They know how they want to use their skills, the kind of people they want to work with, their preferred industry and the desirable companies where their job can be found.
From that foundation, all of their efforts lead them in the right direction from crafting their resume, to their 30-second elevator speech, to the networking events they attend, to the relationships they build and on.
The bottom line is- they are FOCUSED!
The biggest mistake I see most job seekers make is not knowing what they want. Often, when I ask a job seeker what they’re looking for, I get an answer like this, “Oh, I’ve done a lot of things. I can do something in high tech, telecom, marketing, human resources, pretty much anything.”
Whenever I hear a response like that, I want to scream “STOP RIGHT THERE!”
This is especially true of people who have been off the job market for awhile. By the time they get to me for career advice, they are nearly in a state of panic or desperation and are willing to take almost anything that comes their way. They want to “keep their options open.” While a degree of flexibility can be useful, managing a successful job search takes consistent, focused effort over time.
In their view they’ve tried everything. Unfortunately, no matter how much effort they expend, which frankly usually isn’t that much, they will not likely have success. If they do happen to find a decent job, it’s totally by accident.
The best way to launch a successful job search is to start with a good foundation. Take the time to define your job target, select the best tactics, and craft a solid action plan. With that foundation, you will have more confidence about your options and will shorten the time it takes to connect with the job of your dreams.
I’ve worked with hundreds of career changers and job seekers and have found that the ones who connect with their job target in the least amount of time begin with a good foundation. They’ve defined in as much detail as possible their “ideal” job. They know, specifically, what they are looking for in their next job. They know how they want to use their skills, the kind of people they want to work with, their preferred industry and the desirable companies where their job can be found.
From that foundation, all of their efforts lead them in the right direction from crafting their resume, to their 30-second elevator speech, to the networking events they attend, to the relationships they build and on.
The bottom line is- they are FOCUSED!
The biggest mistake I see most job seekers make is not knowing what they want. Often, when I ask a job seeker what they’re looking for, I get an answer like this, “Oh, I’ve done a lot of things. I can do something in high tech, telecom, marketing, human resources, pretty much anything.”
Whenever I hear a response like that, I want to scream “STOP RIGHT THERE!”
This is especially true of people who have been off the job market for awhile. By the time they get to me for career advice, they are nearly in a state of panic or desperation and are willing to take almost anything that comes their way. They want to “keep their options open.” While a degree of flexibility can be useful, managing a successful job search takes consistent, focused effort over time.
In their view they’ve tried everything. Unfortunately, no matter how much effort they expend, which frankly usually isn’t that much, they will not likely have success. If they do happen to find a decent job, it’s totally by accident.
The best way to launch a successful job search is to start with a good foundation. Take the time to define your job target, select the best tactics, and craft a solid action plan. With that foundation, you will have more confidence about your options and will shorten the time it takes to connect with the job of your dreams.
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Markell R. Morris is an international speaker, career counselor and job search coach based in Long Beach, CA. Her mission is to help frustrated career changers get excited about their life and career after loss and personal challenges. She has created career programs and resources that help her clients gain a sense of direction and hope, so they can go after their goals with confidence. Go here to get career advice to discover your meaningful career path- http://www.futures-in-motion.com.
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