#job searching tips

[kitkatcodes]

✧.* some job searching advice *ೃ༄

I haven't coded in many manyy days oops BUT I have spent that time updating my resume and writing cover letters to send to some of my friends who are helping me with internal referrals!

Here's some job searching stuff I learned:

Most people get interviews because of connections/friends

Ask anyone and everyone you can for an internal referral (ask nicely ofc)

Once they submit the referrals make sure you start researching and learning about the company and what they do

If they have a specific product, make an account and play with it

Make a list of things you like about the service and things you would change

Recruiters/Interviewers LOVE to hear what you know and think about the companies product it gives you a HUGE adv over others

I know it feels like a ton of work but trust me QUALITY over QUANTITY when it comes to applying to jobs. Do your research!

For those of you in the job search good luck and I hope you get that job you want! (´･ᴗ･`)♡

#progblr #codeblr #programming #coding #tech #resources #comp sci #studyblr #job searching tips #job applications #it sucks that studying for job interviews is like a whole other thing besides knowing how to like do the actual job #also sucks that it really is a who knows who game #applying just randomly with no referral will rarely get you an interview :(

[careernextplus]

Job Searching Tips

#Job Searching Tips #careernextplusjobsearchingtips #careernextplusresumetemplates

[reasonsforhope]

Btw, if you really just Need A Job (tm)

I'd really recommend looking into care work

Care work here is specifically being a home care aid, a care aid or assistant at any kind of residential home.

This for usually for elderly or disabled adults - and those are the ones that tend to be most entry level, from what I've seen, but also for mental health, addiction recovery etc. (With the obvious caveat that some of these jobs will be more emotionally intense than others)

I'm so serious about this guys. I was applying to jobs in care work for just three weeks, starting a couple days before Christmas, and in that time I got three interviews, two jobs offers, and five additional interview requests

Care work needs people CONSTANTLY

because it's a huge sector but very hard for them to keep staff long-term. Partly because it can be high burn-out, and there's definitely toxic places out there you should watch out for. And partly because a lot of people think care work is beneath them

AND they ACTUALLY MEAN IT when they say they're entry level. Because it's so hard for them to get staff that a lot of them will advertise super aggressively that they will train you themselves. A lot of them will straight up pay for your CPR and First Aid certifications, once they hire you, too (and you can get a leg up on applications by getting a CPR/First Aid certification for like. $30 to $80, at least in the US). They also accept experience taking care of elderly/disabled/etc. family members as real experience

Like, obviously don't do it if you hate taking care of people, but if you're open to it, it's probably by far your best shot of getting hired rn, statistically

(eta: Genuinely disclaimer that it can be super taxing emotionally and large portions of the industry are indeed fucked, and def don't take a job in this field if you're gonna be an asshole to the people you're caring for, but sometimes you just need whatever job you can get.)

Seriously, though, the first time I applied for a care work job (in October 2023, yes short timeline, like I said there's some toxic workplaces etc. out there), I applied to like ten or fifteen jobs over the course of a week or so. Within three weeks, I was working.

(And they did provide all of the training, fwiw)

If you need a job and no one is hiring, seriously consider looking into it

#not news #advice #adulting #jobs #job search #layoffs #me #care workers #care work #insert legal disclaimer about I can promise no results here lol but I wanted to share the tip #admittedly your chances are a lot higher if you're comfortable doing stuff like changing an adult's diaper #a thing which very many people get really unnecessarily snobby about #you don't have to be comfortable doing so yourself if you just aren't #that's fair enough considering some of the things involved #but don't be an ableist jerk about it to people who wear one #but yeah there are jobs where nothing like that is necessary so don't rule it out if you're not comfortable #job loss #jobsearch #unemployed #career advice #jobseekers #employment #fuck capitalism #cost of living crisis

[bitchesgetriches]

Hypothetically if someone wanted to include their ability to schedule appointments, organize events and transportation, and meal plan and prep for their family on their resume how would they word that

We LOOOOOOVE the "how do I reframe unpaid labor on my resume" question. This is like Bitch bait.

Ok, so this sounds like you are an Organizational Specialist, or a Personal Assistant to a Head of Household, or an Organizational Consultant to a busy professional. List of responsibilities should include event planning, nutritional development, essential transportation, scheduling and booking, and administrative management.

Pick the corporate buzzwords that most fit with the job you're applying for, stare them directly in the eyes, and know that your unpaid labor for your family is VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE.

Here's more advice:

How to Frame Volunteering on Your Resume When You’ve Never Had a Job 

If this helped you out... tip us!

#resume #resume tips #unpaid labor #job application #how to get a job #job search #job hunting #resume and cover letter #career advice

[purpleterror91]

He's going to be the prettiest girl (in a gnc way) at the party!!

#disney #darkwing duck #drake mallard #my art #hi Im alive! I'm just struggling badly with personal stuff #dont have commission slots available right now but I do have a kofi in my bio if you'd like to donate a tip #job searching for months while getting yelled at by my dad on the daily has been stressful augh #really hope I can get a good job before my birthday next month :pleading emoji:

[fangirlofall]

Nothing is funnier to me than when jobs say “urgently hiring” and then you look at the requirements and they’re like bachelors degree, five years of sales experience, ability to relocate immediately, at least one car and at least two appendixes, must have been on the moon exactly twice, must be comfortable sacrificing virgins to ancient gods, must have swam across the artic in fourth grade, 2 years management experience preferred,

#especially because most of the time the job is like man in the cash register at Wendy’s for 0.4$ an hour plus tips #jobs #job search #funny #like do u want to hire someone or not #anyways

[elekdragon]

I had a job candidate ask if there was anything they could do to improve their application at the end of an interview. One major thing anyone can do when applying for an academic librarian position is to address how you meet every single qualification listed in the job ad.

We have to use rubrics of different kinds to rate candidates, and the more equitable-focused searches try to remove as much possible bias from the search by focusing on data and facts.

You go through and lay out for us that you meet all qualifications, even if you just state "I am [a fast learner/adept with Word/experienced with assessment and pedagogy/a person who loves event planning]" without examples, you will rate higher than someone who doesn't explicitly state that. Give an example, and you rate even higher.

If we have to infer things from your cv and cover letter, then you will rate lower. We are doing less interpreting and more "Does it explicitly state x?" these days, so being blunt is good. We have to justify every decision and every "grade" so we're less likely to interprete things.

You were a server in a restaurant for 6 months? You are adept at handling multiple conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, user-centered environment! You can do more with less! You can answer random questions with a smile! You've dealt with difficult patrons and ended every interaction positively! You know when to refer an issue up the chain of command! There are soooooooo many ways you can connect a non-library job to library work! Please do so!!

So my best advice is go through the job ad, state in your cover letter how you meet every required and preferred quality even the slightest. We want to hire you! We really do! Make it easy on us!

My qualifications: 20 years of academic library search committee experience.

#libraries #academic libraries #library #job hunting #search committee #job search #resume writing tips #cover letter #i really want to hire former restaurant servers because they kick ass and are perfect for library work

[vankaar]

I need a way to reach inside the computer screen and slap REALLY hard in the face the people who write the kind of stupid articles that go like "Oh you're depressed bc you aren't finding a job? The solution is to find a good therapist and hire a career coach" WITH WHAT MONEY IF I'M UNEMPLOYED YOU STUPID IDIOT??

#arghhhh #the idiocy #personal #job searching #most stupid tips ever

[mistergandalf]

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A JOB, LISTEN UP

PLEASE make sure you have a functional, NOT FULL voicemail!!! I can't tell you how many times I have called an excellent candidate for a position and I can never get a hold of them because they either don't have a voicemail set up, or their inbox is full. If you don't create/maintain that, you're definitely missing out on some opportunities.

#job search tips #snurtz talks

[femmefatalevibe]

Hi :) I’m in the middle of a career transition but it hasn’t been going very smoothly and I’ve had to wait for ages for updates from HR. Right now, I’m at a standstill in my current department where I don’t want to take on any new work in case I get my new start date, but the people in my dept are taking advantage of that and trying to get me to do work and “squeeze” me for as long as they can. This has really lessened my drive to be around them, and to go into the office, because I just feel like I’ve overstayed and no one really speaks to me unless it’s for work.

Do you have any advice on how to navigate this? And also - if you have any advice on how to be more liked / respected / taken seriously in my new job? I want to be known as this charismatic, outspoken, cheerful person although I’ve executive dysfunction, depression and generally am critical and with high standards (am working on the last one, trying to give more grace to people but they really try me sometimes)

Hi love! Feeling in limbo with your career/everyday routine + responsibilities is very mentally draining, so I empathize with your current headspace and situation.

Personally, I have a very cynical approach to situations out of my control and never believe anything is happening until I see it in writing, have a confirmation message, have a check successfully processed into my account, etc. From my POV, I find it better to be content that all went well versus anticipating a positive outcome to potentially be disappointed if something does finalize in the way I envisioned it to.

If I were in your shoes, I would acknowledge that it's important to try to find a way out of a work environment where you feel like you've overstayed and don't feel appreciated, but operate from a mindset of it is the only option at the moment that is based on reality and not potential, so it's the best to make the most of the opportunity. Operate as though you must stay at your current workplace/position while continuously working towards transitioning to a new role/environment. Make your role there seem like your long-term status quo, so people don't feel the need to take advantage of you or ice you out. Never tell coworkers about another job until everything is finalized.

When it comes to being liked and respected in your new workplace, I would say the following tips can be helpful:

Appear happy to be at your new workplace while remaining generally calm

Say hello to people, shake their hand, and introduce yourself. Ask them their name, and their role. Let them know how your roles collaborate if you can/where in the office you will be so they know you're available to connect

Have a simple elevator pitch prepared: Your title at the company, team/boss you're working for, past job/role, and why you're excited to be at this new company

Dress for the job you want and/or have, especially on the first day or two. First impressions genuinely matter, so help yourself in this regard

Always accept lunch invites, one-on-ones, and any meeting invites for the first week or two (with your boss's approval, of course). Be ready and glad to help with colleagues' projects, too

For your onboarding, have insightful, thought-provoking, and specific questions for your boss/higher-ups on how you can help them meet their goals and open-ended questions/comments that demonstrate working knowledge in your area of expertise

Once you start on your first projects, triple-check your work and ensure you meet all your deadlines. Impress them (without overworking yourself, though). Again, first impressions matter

Set clear goals with your boss and create a plan to achieve them

Contribute insights, articles, related inspiration, etc. to group conversations, meetings, and projects to gain some authority and recognition without overstepping during the early days. This practice demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, and working knowledge of your role/industry. Showing you understand the big picture is essential to getting noticed and advancing in your career

Remember small details about someone and follow up semi-regularly to ask about how these things are going (someone has a pet, loves to go golfing, etc.). Strong relationships are the key to success, especially in your professional life and business

Hope this helps xx

#career advice #career path #work culture #work life #toxic workplace #workplace wellbeing #workplace culture #professionalism #career tips #career goals #new job #job opportunities #job search #employees #higher self #professional development #femmefatalevibe #q/a

[theblasianwitch]

I don't know why I felt the urge to share this but here it is, a recent job description I've been looking at.

My thoughts reading:

If you don't think money is people's motivation to work you are living under a rock because too many people are struggling to live, pay bills, afford food, afford housing for money to not be the reason to apply

What difficulties? Life is hard enough. If I have to risk my health and safety for a job (which I've already had to...twice) I'm not doing it

Same to you buddy. Does your company take ownership for the treatment of your employees? Do you provide fair pay and care for them?

Again. Back at you. Has your company absorbed the recent events in realizing that people aren't gonna put up with certain things anymore and adjusted accordingly?

Sweetheart, if people leave because the grass is greener elsewhere you may need to take better care of your lawn and realize the issues that don't make it look green.

I already make decisions every day, doesn't mean I love it

How hard and how crazy? Again, I ain't putting up with certain things

Always down to learn, what are we learning?

If I had a dime... no a penny, for every company that mentions being cool or unique in someway... I wouldn't be looking for a job right now.

Growth is constant. I'm ok with responsibilities as long as I'm paid accordingly. Don't pull the doing the work of xyz and not pay me for xyz.

Anyway. Hope everyone is doing well. Please remember to take care of yourself first and to make sure companies get the message. It's not that people don't want to work anymore, it's people don't want to work for certain companies and under certain conditions anymore. Happy Monday 🙃

#job hunting #down with capitalism #fuck capitalism #people over profit #personal rant #job hunting tips #job search #indeed #job description

[about27th]

job hunt tipssssss (and lessons learnt..)

tailor your resume to each position you apply

(1) always make your employers' job easier

include only the relevant experience and keep the descriptions straightforward.. recruiters are basically just ticking boxes, make it easy for them to do so or expect them to bin your CV after a quick glance

(2) have too many part-time/work gaps?

i highly recommend using a skill-based CV than a chronological CV for this case; not only is it waaaaaaaaaay easier to prepare but also makes your experience look more put-together since you can mix & match your relevant skills.. give it a shot if you've inconsistent work history or want to have a career change; i should mention it's also a game changer for people whom English isn't the first language

(3) review your cover letter before heading to an interview

i mean you've already explained why you're a great fit for the job in the application, just take advantage of that effort and reiterate everything during the interview --- preparation done!

dont use the same answer for interviews

.. it'll definitely make you come across as average

there are 3 key and frequently asked questions you should be ready for:

(1) tell me about yourself

start with a basic introduction, followed by your previous work experience (again, making them relevant to the job) and wrap up with a glimpse of your personality -- for instance, say something like.. I see myself as an ambitious and self-motivated person (.. and how these qualities fit the job profile!)

(2) what do you know about us/ why do you want to work for us

always research the company; mention its values or services, and how they resonate with you

(3) what can you offer us/ why do you think you suit this job

highlight how your experience aligns with the job requirements; this demonstrates your dedication and preparation.. and also shows the employer what they can expect from you

i hate interviews (who doesnt?).. i believe many of us are very qualified for jobs we're interested in but often struggle to demonstrate our competence effectively; my way to make the process less agitating is to view it as a cool opportunity for employers to learn about us: it's not an exam.. rather, it's a level playing field where two or more strangers come together to mutually explore each other.

This is your chance (after putting so much effort into preparing the application) to shine and let them know you're the perfect fit for the job they're offering!

never trust the reaction of the interviewer!

some interviewers acted super affirmative to each of my responses, making me feel like i was nailing the interview.. but then i ended up getting no job; i understand the intention is to encourage interviewees during the process, but pls dont take them too seriously and get carried away

stay focused and humble instead

always reflect after each experience (exactly what i'm doing now)

it's important to reflect on your performance and seek improvement for future applications

i always discover areas that could be done better while preparing for new job applications, even though i felt that i'd already given my best for the last one

the competition is fierce but dont worry about competing with other stronger candidates (what you cant control); instead, concentrate on what you can control which is demonstrating how you're the best candidate!

always put yourself in your employer's shoes and do the homework; focus on the good and keep trying, one day all your hard work will pay off and get the job you deserve

.

(i regret so much that i didnt perform better during my interview just nw🥲i dont want the same thing to happen to you, pls take my tips and prepare as much as you cn💔)

#job search #job hunting #interview tips #interview questions #cv tips #resume tips #job interview #career tips #career #recruitment #lessons learned #good luck #get a job #be prepared #employment #jobseekers #graduate

[bitchesgetriches]

Hi! I was wondering-would it be a bad idea to include non-professional experience on a resume? For example, I've never officially hosted an event nor have official training. However, I have hosted and even set up a lot of events at home/online.

I feel this experience would be pretty good to put on a resume, but I'm worried that I may not be able to deliver because it's not official/professional experience and that's what jobs want.

Honey child, what you just described is what we in the biz call "reframing." And HELL YES you should do it on your resume! Here's why and how:

How to Frame Volunteering on Your Resume When You’ve Never Had a Job 

You have relevant experience. Who cares if you weren't paid to do it? It belongs on your resume because you need a gd job and that experience can help you get one.

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#resume writing #resume writing tips #resume #job search #job application #job hunting

[trans-xianxian]

I have become so frustrated w the job search process for an education position that I've finally broken and just started applying for food service jobs again 😭

#infinitely fucking easier #would rlly love to work in conservation education but the job search has been so infuriating and degrading #that I've become completely disillusioned with the idea #like okay actually maybe it would be nice to just work at a bakey making fat tips for awhile #instead of continuing on this horrible journey of cover letters and essay questions and convincing managers that I'm fucking great at my job #for the sliver of a chance of an interview #in a job pool where everybody with a bachelors degree looks better than me despite my experience #maybe I just need to sell doughnuts or something for awhile #oh my god and get free food all the time too #I forgot about that #and then I can just volunteer at some nature reserve to build my resume ig 😭 #filled w rage all the time btw #ghost posts #text

[okayto]

Today in "How Not to Get a Job"

After taking applications, I send a email out to all the college students who applied; there are a lot because the library is a popular job, being on-campus and not physically strenuous. There are around two dozen applicants and I have enough open positions this year that I've decided to just interview all of them. My email includes a link to sign up for an interview slot: two weeks of Monday-Thursday availability, each day with multiple times available.

A week later, one student emails me back. "Unavailable during those times due to work," they apologize, and ask if the following Friday, or the week after could work.

Now. I'm a little skeptical because it took an entire week to ask. And that Friday is part of a holiday weekend when the campus will be closed. But their email was polite and they're not the first person to ask if it's possible to interview at a time not on the sign-ups, so I'll give them a shot and just work an extra half hour on my holiday: I reply and say that Friday is best, and offer any time between mid-morning and night.

Crickets.

Days later it's Thursday, and still nothing. I send another email, this time saying clearly I will have no availability except for Friday, and we would need to have that time scheduled by the end of today if it's going to happen.

Crickets.

Well, fine. If you can't be bothered to respond when I'm already trying to make an exception for you, and when you said you'd be available, during a time when you should be trying to make a good impression, I don't want to imagine how much management you would need as a student worker.

The student never replies.

Nearly one month later, the library's social media gets a message as a reply to a completely unrelated post:

"Hey, is it still possible to work in the library? When interviews were being done almost a month ago, I'd told them beforehand that I'd be out of town that week so I couldn't make any of the times, and they wouldn't let me try again. Are there any open positions?"

WHAT a fascinating message to receive! It's amazing that "I'm unavailable to interview during [listed times,] but am available the following week or [upcoming Friday]" undoubtedly obviously means that you also can't respond to an interview invitation for one of the days you just listed! And it's just fascinating that an email response saying "Friday is the last day you can interview" and "If you want to interview, you need to respond before Friday" carries the meaning of "you're not allowed to """try again,"""" whatever the fuck that means.

And it is equally fascinating that instead of replying to my emails at any point, the emails of the person who would hire you, you instead ghost your potential boss and send an informal message weeks later to someone you clearly think isn't the same person, but is in the same SMALL DEPARTMENT, to ~creatively rewrite~ what happened.

The answer is no, there are no open positions.

#bonus fun fact: my original email said I didn't work Fridays (so students understand I won't reply to them until the following week) #so asking to interview on Friday--while not a huge faux pas--should have clued this student that it was already a reach #'Try again'? Try at what? This isn't a game you need to put another quarter in to continue. #This is a potential JOB you would be paid to be competent at. And you are failing badly at presenting yourself as a person who would be. #Do you think I'm just going to delete the memory of 'consistently takes forever to respond and is wasting my time'? #job tips #job search #job interview #college students #original

[foundationsofdecay]

gnashing my teeth i want to write so badly

#cool tip though me @ me: just do it #if the job search process keeps going as it is rn and i re-enter my unemployment era i am going to be so insufferable. like you have no ide #but hopefully i'd do some creative stuff while i'm at it. more art and writing and especially crafts. we'll see how things shake out!