Looking for a job? Great. Don’t know what kind of job you want? Not so great.
One of the biggest mistakes made by job seekers is a lack of focus. You can’t expect to land your dream job if you are not sure what your dream job is, right? I know, it sounds simple, but often, job seekers come to me distraught with a lack of progress.
Here are some common job seeker complaints:
“I sent my resume to 100 companies and I haven’t heard back from anyone.”
“I’ve interviewed at five companies in the last week and nothing seemed to stick.”
“I’m looking at all the job sites but I’m not finding anything I’m interested in. Help!”
If you find yourself saying or thinking any of the above while on your job search, you are not alone. So many people on the job market start out confused – they don’t know what they want, they lack clear goals, and they aren’t sure where they belong.
Unfortunately, you’ve got to know where you want to go before you can get there. Likewise, you will be hard-pressed to convince someone to hire you if you don’t believe you belong with his or her organization in the first place.
What is the solution? Narrowing your focus. (more…)