How to find a better job

Nobody likes dragging themselves to work in the morning while imagining a better career, yet that’s exactly what millions of people do on a regular basis. You have a job and it gives you enough money to pay your bills and live comfortably, so why should you take the risk of looking for another one? Well, for starters – chances are you could be making a lot more money than you are right now. Also, you could be doing something that you’re passionate about, or at least enjoy doing.  How to find a better job

If any of these statements sound similar to your recent thoughts about your job, check out the following ways you could rejuvenate your career with ease.

You don’t need to include all your experience on your resume

Some job seekers put decades of work experience on their resumes. Unfortunately, that’s not going to impress anyone. It dates you, it’s too much information, and it may be too much experience for most job openings.

Applying for every job you find isn’t always a good idea

Focus your search on jobs that you’re qualified for. You’ll have a better chance of getting selected for an interview. Sending out random resumes and cover letters is just going to be a waste of time. Before you start job hunting, take the time to decide what type of job you’re seeking.

Don’t stop applying for jobs while you are waiting to hear back from an employer

Most job seekers are rejected by over 15 employers before landing a job. Learn from your mistakes and keep applying until you get the right offer. Worst case scenario, you’ll be juggling multiple job offers. That’s a good thing.

Expand your search to other areas

Sometimes all it takes to find your dream job is looking in another region. Granted, this means you’d have to be willing to relocate, but if it stands to benefit your career and finances tremendously, it’s definitely an option you may want to leave open. Once you start expanding the geographical range of your job search, you’ll probably be surprised at just how many opportunities you’ve been overlooking merely because of location.

Work on interview skills

You could have a superb CV and portfolio, but without acceptable interview skills you probably won’t get hired. This is the most nerve-racking stage of the job search process, so it makes sense that you should spend plenty of time preparing for it. Read books that teach you how to answer common interview questions and practice your responses by having friends quiz you.

Create case studies and work samples

Finally, to go the extra mile and prove your worth to prospective employers, create case studies that show the results you’ve generated for other companies/clients. Likewise, you can win kudos by producing bespoke work samples specifically for the consideration of hiring managers.