1. Overcome your job search jitters
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2. Is job hunting like dating?
You sit staring at your phone in nervous anticipation, willing it to light up
with the call that could change your life. But when the phone doesn’t
ring, your heart sinks. Do they not like you? Was there a spelling mistake
in your cover letter?
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3. Haven’t heard back
yet?
When you see a role you’d be perfect for, you
put your best foot forward and hope the
company sees your value. But after a few days
of waiting, you become disheartened; a few
more, and you’re just plain down on yourself.
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4. It’s not you, it’s them
Understanding that a delay in the
recruitment process sometimes has nothing
to do with you can help check your
insecurities. Adjusting your expectations
will save you a lot of worry and allow you to
focus on what’s more important: impressing
them when you finally get called for an
interview.
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5. Application anxiety
According to recent research from Robert Walters, 23% of job seekers
expect to hear from recruiters or hiring managers within 2 days of
submitting their application. 57% expected contact within 4 days.
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6. Patience is a virtue
Don’t assume they’re not interested in your experience if you haven’t heard
from them in a week; just as the application was time-consuming for you, so
is the process of narrowing down a shortlist.
Tip: Follow up
A follow-up call or email is acceptable, but
don’t badger them; this won’t reflect well on
you. Make sure you remain professional at all
times.
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7. Interview expectations
The same survey revealed that 88% of people expect to be contacted within
4 days of their interview, and 55% want to know the verdict within 2.
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8. Decisions take time
Timely feedback is important, but it doesn’t always happen. It can be
frustrating, but just remember that this isn’t a reflection on the company or
how they feel about you.
Tip: Set expectations
Make a point of asking your interviewer
when you should expect to hear back.
Give them the time they indicated, and
then call to check in. While hiring you
will be an important decision, their
business might have other pressing
matters.
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9. Job offer jitters
The survey revealed that 78% of job seekers think the moment from
application to job offer should be a month or under.
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10. The reality of the recruitment cycle
Only 26% of cases go through a full recruitment cycle within this time
period; 22% of cases took three months.
Tip: Flexibility is key
Be flexible with your interviews. Some
employers will want to meet with you three
times or more before making a final decision.
Just remember: if you get your dream job, the
wait will be worth it.
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11. For more tips…
… on how to plan your career, as well as the latest
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