what tips do you have to survive job hunting? (linux.community)

submitted 3 months ago by vestmoria@linux.community to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I have a job I don't quite like and I'm shooting applications elsewhere. I work full time and I'm also looking for another job in my city that fits my qualifications. I cannot change states or move to another city, it is what it is.

So far I've sent 5 apps for positions that interest me: 2 have answered, one could offer me a different but similar job (position already filled) and the other one, while fitting what I majored in, means constant stress, plans that change constantly, even several times a day, a pay reduction and the last 2 who applied to do this quit in 4 and 6 months respectively.

At least they were honest during the interview, but I now feel depressed. I was hoping to work there and quit my current job.

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[-] mub@lemmy.ml 19 points 3 months ago

The 2 principles I stick to are.

Job hunting is a numbers game, just like any sales job. Don't take rejection personally, just move on to the next one.
Don't get excited about a job until you have a signed contract. Just apply / interview, and forget about it until the next stage happens.

Number 2 is hard to do sometimes, but worth doing whenever possible.

[-] bl4kers@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 months ago

RE: #2

When interviewing try to show genuine interest in the job and research to ask good questions. Care about it in the moment, then try to emotionally disconnect afterwards

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