Not seeing results from your job search? 

Albert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” If you are getting the same feedback from every interview and not getting an offer, you need to take a hard look at your interviewing skills. Assuming that you dress appropriately, arrive on time, leave your cell phone off, have researched the company, or haven’t talked too much or too little, perhaps you’ve overlooked these other influencers:

• Are you overqualified? Or under qualified? Hiring companies can view both ends of the spectrum to be a red flag. 

• Is your availability limited? Perhaps overtime or some travel is required, which doesn’t fit your ability to commit. 

• During the interview, do you display interest in the actual work, rather than just the paycheck and benefits?
• Do you have good answers to the interviewer’s questions? Do you have some questions of your own? Nothing shows interest like asking intelligent questions. If you don’t know any, practice with your recruiter. 
• Did you get the feeling that you would fit well into the company? It isn’t always about skills, it can be about fitting into the culture. 

Preparation is key, as is follow up. Nothing says you appreciate their time like a handwritten note. 

Job Hunting When You Are Unemployed?

Job hunting is always challenging, but it can be more difficult if you’ve been out of work 

for a while. You’ve heard it said, “The best time to get a job is when you have a job.” 

That  seems  to  be  true.  Is  it  due  to  the  job  seekers  mindset  or  the  mindset  of  the marketplace?  

The good news is that in the current marketplace, the stigma of being unemployed has 

all but lost its sting. But, when you need employment, the pressure is on, so you might 

be looking at a broader spectrum of opportunities or be considering taking a step back 

in order to get back to work. That’s a good fall back strategy, but beware of applying for positions that are outside of your skill set. Before you go that route, give some thought to how that would look from the hiring managers’ point of view. If your background and the job description don’t really match, would you consider yourself a good fit for the job? 

A  reputable  recruiter  can  guide  you  and  offer  a  perspective  you  don’t  have,  while helping you to find the right opportunity for you.