Are you searching for jobs during working hours only? Are you searching on just LinkedIn? Are you relaxing on weekends during your job hunt? Well, if that is the case, then your job hunt is going to be ineffective because job hunting in itself a full time job. It requires your unlimited attention and total focus. Now you might say that you cannot search for job 24×7 with our ongoing job, but to me – you have no option. Below are 3 reasons why job search should be 24×7 until you find one.
- Competitive Job Market
- Complexity of Modern Job Search Tools
- Constant Skill and Personal Development
Competitive Job Market
The job market is very competitive as millions of people are seeking out jobs for themselves. Out of these millions, thousands are already applying for the jobs your eligible. To get past these people, who might not be fit for the job – but somehow get lucky, you need to be super competitive. Relaxing on weekends, will give other people a lead in this race and by the time when the working week starts, you will already be behind them.
So, to get past these people, you need to have a super resume and an emailing strategy. While this might not get you your dream job, but will surely get you some attention in front of recruiters.
Complexity of Modern Job Search Tools
Gone are the days of sending out simple emails and just wait for a call. In today’s world, recruiters are using Application tracking systems that help them to filter our candidates as per their requirements. So, if your resume is not built as per their application tracking system’s parameters, you will never make it to their shortlist, thus loosing out on your job hunt. You have to modify your resume every time to include the relevant keywords so that you are able to crack into the shortlist.
For Eg: Below are the keywords required for ‘a job opening looking for java 2.0 developers’
Java 2.0 developer with 5 years of experience.
Built School software with Java 2.0.
Constant Skill and Personal Development
Nowadays, when lots of people are upgrading their skill set, why would a company hire you when you don’t have the relevant skill? So, constant upgradation of your skills and acquiring new one’s is very critical. This is not just limited to the field of AI or IT, but in every sector. An accountant who has never heard about Crypto, will not be able to advice his/her clients about tax implications arising out of crypto investments. He/she would face challenges in getting clients from this rising industry and will lose out on good opportunities.
So, in a nutshell because of these reasons, job hunt requires a lot of time & focus. So get ready to buckle up and best of luck!