Don't let the summer slowdown stop your job search. With less competition, take this opportunity to step up your interviewing game. As people take themselves out of the job market, your chances improve
filing for unemployment since the start of the pandemic, major iconic companies filing for bankruptcy protection and massive layoffs continuing unabated, you’ll be swimming against the tide. You’ll need to be strong, resilient and persistent. Keep moving forward in the face of adversity. Dig down deep inside of yourself to find the inner grit and mental toughness to overcome all of the obstacles in your path—and there will be a lot of them.
Don’t take it personally when there’s no feedback and calls and emails go unreturned. It's not just you; this is happening to everyone. Accept the reality that things are tough and embrace the fact that you must be strong and determined to succeed. There will be bouts of self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, discouragement, embarrassment and petty humiliations. We’re all going through this together. Many people get so dejected that they lose hope. That's not a viable option, as the waves of rejection could pull you even downward. To succeed, you have to clearly set your sites on the goal and persevere, despite the challenges. It won't be a walk on the beach, but if you don't take assertive actions, nothing will ever change.
Dyson says, “The job search is more effective as proactive than reactive. It's best as a lifestyle than doing it as needed. At a minimum, networking and professional development can continue with just a mobile phone.” He adds, “Take full control of your job search, by targeting companies you've been watching for awhile. Question everything you possibly can about the industry's stability—if it's affected by COVID.
Dyson also appreciates the mental and emotional impact of being in between jobs and the search process. He recognizes, “Stress and anxiety can stifle your mindset, so don't store your hope or be tied to one industry, company or job. See if your insurance covers mental health, or if the job provides some care for mental health.”
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