Majority of people think that their dream job is too hard to achieve, too competitive and “oh well it’s all about luck”. All of these are true actually, but why should that stop you? The really determined people will always succeed and, in many ways, need people to give up and find it too much like hard work to make way for
Of course it is a very tough time economically to find employment straight after university, but it is by no means impossible. It might take several months longer to find a job after graduating than maybe it did five years ago, but there is work out there. My chosen career has always been competitive but I never thought about other people going for the same jobs. It’s human nature to compare your progress to your peers but I suppose my advice would be to try not to. Be focused on what you want and how you are going to get it.
Here are mistakes to avoid while job searching.
1. Think they will never find another a job again so they convey desperation rather than confidence (it shows).
2. Minimize all the skills they have to offer a new employer.
3. Allow feelings of hopelessness/despair (it’s only natural) to paralyze them from rebounding.
4. Forget their network of family and friends, etc, are the best source for referrals.
5. Don’t hunt enough (looking for a job should be a full time job in itself ~ put in the time).
6. Take a closed door, “no” answer or not being chosen for a position too personally.
7. Don’t take care of themselves (get enough sleep, eat right, exercise, etc).
8. Give in to bitterness and anger (it’s not your loved ones fault that you lost your job).
9. Overlook sharpening skills or learning new ones.
10. Forget there are many opportunities online.
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