How to Be Selective in Your Job Search
If you find yourself applying to dozens of jobs and receiving little to no responses from employers, it might be time to reassess your application strategy and process. While job hunting is a numbers game, ramping up applications absentmindedly is potentially detrimental to your search, causing you to waste time and energy — your most valuable resources.
Here are a few things to implement to become more selective in your job search and unlock your next position.
Map Out Your Interests
In an exceptionally competitive market where rejection rates are very high and the number of applicants per job have risen by nearly 40%, applying to as many positions as possible feels like a very logical solution. However, a lack of interest or intent in your application could be the reason you are not receiving more offers, as employers are likely to detect your lack of fit (or passion) for the role.
Instead, try refocusing your search by mapping out your interest. Start by listing your ideal position and brand, then expand your remit. This will allow you to broaden your search while ensuring the positions you are applying for are still within your scope of interest.
Clearly Define What You Are Looking for
While mapping out fields of interest is essential, it is also very important to understand specifically what you are looking for in a position. Professional growth? Higher income? Better work/life balance?
Of course, your requirements need to be explored within what is feasible. It is good to feel strongly about a certain direction or aspire for a specific salary range as this will anchor your standards, but your expectations need to remain realistic considering your skills and experience.
Conduct a Self-Audit
It is important to reflect and make note of your strongest skills and resources to pinpoint the most relevant job listings. However, do not be overzealous about ticking all the boxes laid out by the hiring company — instead, aim for a match of around 80%.
On the other hand, you should also think of the skills you are looking to develop in your new position. After all, while it is important to showcase your strengths and competencies, it is also essential to have an idea of what you are looking to learn from a role so that you can apply to the right ones.
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