It is time to unearth another old post from this blog. And apparently September is a good month. So many blog posts written. So many good ones too. It was hard to choose this month. However I settled on sharing my 10 things I learned job hunting one. Am I currently job hunting. Not really. But I was – sorry if this sounds arrogant – blown away by my own wisdom and the great advice I compiled in that blog post.
When I wrote this post I was finally back in a job. The 11 month prior were no fun. I don’t know how many job applications I wrote (probably more than 100) and how many interviews I had to go to. It was so energy draining and at a certain point the novelty wore off.
I think that experience prepared me for my freelance life. Because applying to position and constantly sending out papers and trying to get in touch with people, holding their interest is an important part of my daily life. Even if I am not actively looking for a job I have to stay on top of things. So I can the bulletin boards, check in with people and maybe even apply just to stay in th loop and hone my skill. Is it fun? Not really. But I have become quite good at it with an invite to interviews of about 80%.
One other thing I learned while job hunting is that the more desperate you look for a job the less you will be considered and/or invited. I don’t know if this is just an individual thing or a universal one. It almost seems like if you are a bit distant and radiate I don’t need this they are more eager to get you to consider the job.
Well, now enjoy reading my blog treasure about job hunting and feel free to add your own advice.
When was the last time you had to apply for a job? Do you have a routine for when you have to do it? How many jobs did you have in your career? Do you think the whole job application process is outdated?
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Looking for a job is soooo draining. I’ll go read your advice now!
It is. No fun. Enjoy reading.