| October 11, 2009 | Posted By: Trevor Wilson | Category: Tips |
There’s a very interesting article on CNBC called The New Job Search: Lots Of Interviews—And Then Silence. For me, it epitomizes the frustrations that many people feel.
One of the things it highlights is that the downturn in the economy has allowed employers to change their hiring practices:
“Hiring managers are increasingly prone to shopping,” said Todd Safferstone, managing director of the Corporate Executive Board, a research company. “The perception is that there’s lot of great talent out there, and even if the person across the table is great, there might be someone else even better.”
The article goes on to explain the new challenges that are being faced by job candidates. They include multiple interviews, longer hiring cycles, and extended periods of silence.
This does not a happy job search make.
So what can you do to help counteract this? You need to make sure that you do everything in your power to “WOW” the employer. Make them believe that you are the best possible candidate for the job. And on top of that, you need to make them understand that while you are really excited about the opportunity, other employers may beat them to the punch, so to speak.
Your resume and cover letter need to have a clear value proposition, your interviews must be memorable, and you need to personally follow up on every opportunity you have.
Job searching is always difficult, but never impossible. Keep up the pressure and good things will eventually come your way.
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