Outdated Job Search Tactics

Author: MT

When you’re unemployed, searching for a job is the hardest step before becoming employed. There are various methods and ways of searching for a job, but are you using an outdated job search tactic? Find out in this article!

Often when we’re searching for a job, we are quite desperate. We spend our time editing and prettying up our resumes, or maybe looking through the back of the newspapers to see if someone has a job offer that you can take up. However in the 21^st century, it is important to acknowledge that perhaps we have outdated job search tactics that you should know about! Listed below are some outdated job search tactics that you need to avoid at all costs:

Outdated Job Search Tactic #1: Keeping your resume as a paper copy rather than an online copy as well

            As an unemployed, you’ve probably spent most of your free time perfecting your resume, continually editing and enhancing your resume in every way possible. That’s great – you’ve done the right thing, but perhaps you’re missing something that is very important. You’ve probably only made sure that you keep a copy of your resume as a hard copy on paper, but maybe you haven’t taken it online.

            It would be a good idea to take your resume online and not just limit yourself to having your resume on paper. Having your resume online as well broadens the job opportunities that can be offered to you. In an age and society where we have Internet, it is now possible to conduct jobs online and manage an online business, just as you would manage a business in a shop. If you haven’t done so already, now is a good time to put your resume up on the Internet!

Outdated Job Search Tactic #2: Focusing purely on one job only

            As an unemployed, you are probably looking for jobs that directly relate to your interests, for example if you are a person with an interest in graphic designing, perhaps you’re more focused on trying to get a job as a graphic designer with a company.

            There are plenty of other job opportunities out there both directly related to graphic designing. It is more than likely that you have more than one interest in a certain job opportunity. Perhaps you’d like to take up a job as a chef, or as a receptionist. Don’t limit yourself to one kind of job opportunity; this is probably the very thing that is stopping you from getting a job in the first place.

Outdated Job Search Tactic #3: Sending as many copies of your resume as you can to various hiring managers

            This is a common mistake that many unemployed people will have, at some point, made in their moments of desperation to get hired. At first, it won’t seem unnecessary or bad, but over time it can be a bother and a waste of time for hiring managers. Spamming their email inboxes or trying to vy for their attention using standard resumes and cover letters won’t increase your chances of getting hired with them. In fact, the chances of getting hired will be minimal. Stick with having a fantastic resume or cover letter, and send them to certain companies or businesses you actually see a prospective future with. It won’t do to get hired by a mediocre company and feel that you are not in the right place.

Outdated Job Search Tactic #4: Focusing on Only Yourself to Make Yourself Stand Out

            While it is a good idea to make sure that you focus on yourself in order to make that resume outstanding or polish up your manners and speech, only focusing on yourself can be counteractive. When you’re searching for a job, it is important that you try to focus on the needs of the employer. Focusing on the needs and goals of the employer will help enhance your personal image and increase your chances of getting hired with the company.