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Four Common Barriers To Job Seeker Success

by Beverly Aarons 20. January 2010 08:12
  1. Lack of persistence. You may think that sending out your resume sporadically, a few times a month, every month, is being persistent; but the most successful job seekers will tell you that’s just not true.  One of the most common barriers to success is failing to consistently work on your job search.  And you won’t really know if you’ve been persistent until you begin tracking your actions. So take the time each week to decide what you will do to find a job and then track what you actually did. It’s okay if you didn’t do everything on your list, most of us don’t. Just make sure that you are striving to complete as much as possible and that you are working everyday to find a job.
  2. Lack of an effective job search strategy.  Just like a ship lost at sea, if you’re not on the right course it doesn’t matter if you’re talented and skilled, you probably won’t get to your destination. Job seekers who want to increase their chances of success need to map out a solid strategy for achieving their goals.  A strategy should include a vision, clear and tangible goals and a timeline for completing those goals. Yes, a strategy can and should be flexible; but try to be as specific as possible when you create your strategy while keeping in mind that it may change along the way.
  3. Failure to remain connected with contacts until you’re ready to ask for a job. Many job seekers make the mistake of asking contacts for work before they build a relationship with the person. The most successful job seekers create a solid relationship with their connections before they ask them for help in their job search.  When you make a connection, find out how you can be of value to your new contact before you ask for help.
  4. Failure to maintain your legal skills and knowledge. During this recession, many job seekers have remained unemployed for over a year. For job seekers who have been out of the workforce for more than six months, taking a class or volunteering in your field can be helpful in maintaining and even expanding your skills.

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