Can you picture yourself doing something different?
Even under current conditions, there are professionals that are getting interviews and offers. They take the chance of making changes with new approaches.
Applying online is getting tougher and recruiters can hardly keep up, so if you thought the response rate was low before, consider the increased competition there is now.
Even if some companies have a freeze on hiring, hiring managers are still interviewing. On the same lines, you could be stepping-up your outreach and
be the one they call when opportunities arise.
Admittedly, none of it is easy, but the approach that can be more rewarding is the networking approach.
My breakthrough moment for starting 2Actify was when a career seeker said:
"Everyone tells you to network, but no one shows you how."
So, if you generally know what you want but are not sure how to get there, we have a system for networking that finds jobs and helps professionals become even better at what they do. They advance in their companies, too.
Taking a chance at change...
If you're ready to invest in new career communication skills to find a job or just plain frustrated with the current state of your job search, then reach out to see if this could work for you.
Your window of opportunity is now and we may be able to help.
Set up your DISCOVERY CALL...
Penny
P.S. I was a guest on a podcast yesterday---great questions were asked about how we help career seekers. I'll be sharing that online, soon.
The Importance of Pivoting to a New Job Search System
When a system is not giving us good results, we must be open to looking for new solutions. Trying something new also helps us grow and presents new options.
Anarticleby the Huffington Post notes that it makes us more marketable and brings
us more opportunities:
“Your desire to try new things should be centered on you and your life goals. But at the end of the day, a commitment to forging new life experiences makes you more marketable to the world. Other people begin to see new talents and skills and your entire ‘body of work’ becomes more appealing. This usually
results in unique opportunities – both in your career and personal life.”