Finding a new job can usually be a stressful experience, with everything moving more to online platforms in the last decade, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of jobs out there. Additionally, for people working in locum roles, the end of a contract can spark pressure to secure the next placement as quickly as possible, which can make us feel on edge and nervous. Want to make your job-hunting process a little easier? Check out these tips below.
1. Do your research
With an overload of information now on the internet, it is very important to narrow down what exact job role you are looking for. Try thinking of up to 3 role titles that fit your requirements, and search specifically for these. Make sure to consider the location, salary, size of the team, company culture as well as any perks you want. When using our talent pool, you can use filters to set these preferences which will generate vacancies that match these. We also pride ourselves on providing quality roles that provide genuine benefits to our employees.
2. Set goals
Break down the job-hunting process into smaller and more manageable steps. This should help ease the pressure of deadlines. For example, spend one day improving your CV, the next day working on your cover letter, and the next day after that make a list of several jobs you will apply for by the end of the day. Remember, each step will lead you closer to finding your perfect role. With our talent pool, we make the job application process as easy as possible. Simply click apply, and most of the work is done for you, cutting your admin time in half.
3. Quantity
Considering your applications are of high quality, the more jobs you apply for, the more interviews you will get and then the quicker you will find a job. Our talent pool’s technology is also able to match your skills to jobs, allowing prospective employers to contact you about potential vacancies, improving your exposure within the market, and taking the stress away from the job searching process.
4. Stay positive
Don’t forget that job hunting is a process, each step and each job application will bring you closer to finding your perfect role, so keep going. Think of rejection as redirection; there will always be another opportunity coming up next and any application that falls through or does not work out will push you closer to that role. Consider asking for feedback and use it to improve, whether that would be your CV, cover letter or interview skills.
5. Take a break
If you start feeling unmotivated or burnt out, then take a day off. Time to relax is normal, especially during times of increased pressure or stress. This way, you can return to your job search feeling refreshed and ready to carry on the day after. Equally, if you’ve spent hours job hunting take an hour off to do something you enjoy e.g going for a walk, watching a movie or anything else you enjoy that helps you to wind down or relax.
At People Pool, we provide candidates a talent pool platform that is efficient and simple to use with no third-party involvement from recruiters or agencies, meaning no unnecessary back and forth, and an overall quicker job search process. Click here to get more information about how to use our talent pool and register now!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at info@peoplepool.co.uk or visit the candidates section of our website for more info.