Is it possible to find a job in May. diary

Ekaterina Grachev

ICF career coach

What to think about

Calmly analyze the situation by answering a series of questions. Who am I? What are my strengths, values, what are my motivators at work? What inspires me, where do I get my energy from? What are my skills (competences), what market-demanded knowledge do I have, what professional experience do I already have? So you will understand the direction in which you want to develop further.

Then determine what you really want. The goal need not be vertical career. Look wider, think also about horizontal career opportunities. It is worth understanding in which related areas you can find application for your talents. Are there any areas at the intersection where you can be unique?

Analyze the market. Explore the requirements of your dream company, what competencies, knowledge you currently lack. Find resumes of other candidates for the positions you are interested in. Compare with yours. What can you do to get to the right level? At a minimum, you can actively engage in self-education - now the Internet has all the opportunities for online learning: read professional forums, books on your topic, search thematic groups in social networks (there are also interesting vacancies), subscribe to experts in your field.

Taking into account new information update your resume and do it professionally - show it to an expert. When your career goal is based on knowing yourself and your inner desires (rather than conventional standards), then you will be confident in yourself and have more energy to look for new opportunities.

What to fix in a resume

You can panic only in one case - the financial airbag is blown away. When calculating, take into account possible risks: from exchange rate fluctuations to an underestimation of your own monthly expenses. If you have been out of work for a long time, then you probably want too much (and the market cannot give you this right now) or do not know how to sell yourself. If the request does not match market supply will have to solve the dilemma - to settle for less today or wait. If you decide not to wait - start moving. If the problem is selling yourself as a specialist, then analyze the resume and work on self-presentation skills.

Rewrite resumes according to the requirements of each specific job and company. Recruiter will "filter" you if they don't see you keywords matching the requirements.

In the past, it was essential that relevant experiences be recorded in work book. Fortunately, this is not the case now. Companies look not at the record in the labor and even not at the actual experience, but at concrete results. Highlight them on your resume.

Use more active verbs (“made”, “developed”, “implemented”), voice the numbers confirming your result. Broadcast active position- it confirms that you are ready to take responsibility for the result.

Don't voice desired salary before the first face-to-face meeting with the employer. First - the benefits that the business will receive from you, after - how much it will cost the company. It is especially important to consider this point if you are more expensive than the market. For example, when we selected a product coach at Mango Telecom, we considered only those candidates whose salary requirements fall into our range. They did not even consider CVs of candidates with requests higher than we can offer. During the interview, one of the candidates announced a higher amount, but I already liked the specialist. In addition, I realized that he would close another important area, and went to negotiate the possibility of a higher salary for him. An expert will always bring added value. Now he works in our company and in addition to training employees, he also mentors novice managers.

What affects the number of invitations

Your profession is "developer" mobile applications”, work experience for three years, do you have a portfolio? The search time will be a negative value - most likely, you have offers from employers before changing jobs. You - Chief Editor publications with a low rating and do not understand what colleagues from successful media are talking about? Six months of searching is your minimum. This is hygiene employee- from time to time monitor objective indicators in your industry that may affect the search time. For example, with the help of such data.

Search time is directly affected individual characteristics candidate: objective ( professional level and experience, possession of search and self-presentation skills) and subjective (motivation to search, expectations from future work, ambitions).

What slows down the search:

You are applying for a high position and salary. Top managers are unhappy people. As soon as they fall out of a certain circle of connections, the search for a job that meets the needs and expectations turns into painful work.

Your age is solid, and your qualifications are low. An excellent doctor, an excellent engineer, an experienced builder will find work at any age. A resume for the position of a junior copywriter indicating the experience of "courier", "loader", "cashier" in combination with age 45+ can be compared to a search brake.

Personal passivity (you don't send responses, you don't update resumes, you don't use personal connections).

How to solve a problem

If work is needed yesterday, then it is too late to engage in prevention. Personal activity is the most basic tool. Online, these are responses to vacancies and the correct resume settings. the main objective that an online resource can solve is getting an invitation to an interview. Each item on your online resume influences the employer's decision to meet with you. Every missing or sloppy section is a wasted opportunity. According to the experience of searching for a Superjob, for example, we see that if a person writes “not ready” in the “business trip” column, then the number of invitations will be 1-2% less.

Again, online is powerful, but not the only tool. If you are looking for a job, then expand your circle of contacts: former colleagues, friends, relatives, project partners, college friends, members of professional groups in social networks. According to Superjob.ru, 85% of personal recommendations lead to successful employment.

Where to look for alternatives

A long job search is, first of all, an opportunity to revise your experience and skills. Let's say you correctly reflected your experience in your resume, correctly wrote a cover letter, regularly monitor vacancies and are ready for an interview. But in the current environment, when massive layoffs create tremendous competition for jobs, and the employer chooses a new employee from ten similar candidates, this may not be enough. If you can’t find a job for a long time, it’s useful to think about what other industries your skills can be useful in.

For example, if you have worked as an economist, financial knowledge and experience in Excel is applicable in planning - for example, in positions in the Digital field, where many new employees are hired. If you have worked in procurement, experience in finding and working with suppliers, drafting contracts can be applied in an event agency or in design organization. While continuing to regularly track jobs in your current profession is wise, you should also take the time to develop your skills and explore other industries.

Finding a job in 2017 became more difficult: if in 2016 there were 6.5 resumes per vacancy, now it is 7.2. Analysts at the HeadHunter portal predict that the annual growth in the number of vacancies will slow down from 12% to 8%. Analysts predict the most favorable situation for applicants in Chelyabinsk and St. Petersburg (+9%), the most difficult - in Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Rostov-on-Don (+4%). The situation with vacancies for workers (+23) and IT-specialists (+19%) looks the most promising.

Last year of growth

Approximately the same forecasts are given by the experts of the Superjob portal. They believe that the growth in the number of vacancies in 2017 will be 5%, but in the future there will be a decline associated with job cuts. This will especially affect low-skilled workers - the number of offers for them will decrease by 5% per year. Accordingly, real unemployment will increase, which by 2022 may reach 20-25%.

Regarding unemployment, HeadHunter portal analysts have a different point of view. They believe that the situation in the economy will improve, and in 2018 there will also be an increase in vacancies.

Who will be unemployed

Superjob analysts believe that increased competition among applicants will occur primarily at the expense of accountants. They will be reduced by medium and large enterprises, regardless of the form of ownership. By 2020, the number of jobs for ordinary accountants and clerks may decrease by 3 times. The number of call center employees and data entry operators will be seriously reduced, as many jobs are being automated.

Who will be in demand

The demand for specialists in the exploration and production of minerals, mechanical engineers, qualified employees of the aviation and food industries will increase.

Employers will intensify the struggle for competent specialists. People who can boast of serious knowledge, skills and work experience will be lured by high salaries and good conditions.

The demand for specialists with experience in selling high-tech products will increase. The banking sector will need more anti-crisis managers and employees who specialize in the collection of bad debts.

Market transformation

Superjob experts note that against the background of the overall positive dynamics of the market in the first months of 2017, a decrease in vacancies in the banking sector stands out sharply. Many clerks are forced to retrain, quit or move to another field of activity.

According to independent HR consultant Alexander Sivogrivov, the role of the banking sector and organizations operating on the principle of “buy cheaper - sell more expensive” in the economy is decreasing. Accordingly, the number of jobs in them is reduced.

The business model based on the production of demanded products is becoming more and more relevant. The most dynamically developing defense industry and Agriculture. Import substitution has had a positive impact on the meat and dairy industry and the production of spare parts.

Labor Market Trends

Employers in Russia and abroad are now interested, first of all, in competent personnel, and work experience does not play a big role. When a person sits in one place for a long time, this can have negative consequences for a career.

Another global trend is production automation. According to international experts, in 2020 the number of jobs will be reduced by 7 million, and in 20 years 35% of the world's inhabitants will remain unemployed.

The profession occupies an important place in the life of most adults.

From how comfortable we are in the office, how much money our position brings.

Whether we have enough opportunities for self-realization largely depends on our mood and even our well-being.

But what about those who are forced to exclaim: “ Can't find a job!»?

How can I break them vicious circle and find your place in life? Find a position that will bring not only pleasure, but also money?

We will try to answer these and other questions within the article.

Can't find a job: reasons and stereotypes

The fact that a person cannot find a job does not happen by itself, but has very specific reasons.

It's not that someone is more lucky, but you are not at all lucky.

The fact is that you yourself are mired in stereotypes that do not allow you to be realized in the profession, and do not notice the obvious reasons for your unfulfillment.

"Reasons Why I Can't Find a Job"

There are 5 most common reasons that prevent you from finding a job:

Unwillingness to find a job.

This is the most common reason why people cannot find a job.

You can convince yourself and others as much as you like about how you are knocked down trying to find a suitable position, but somewhere deep in your soul you understand that this is not true.

Figure out why you don’t want to find a job: you are doing something you don’t like, you want to change your life, you feel more comfortable in the role of a “kept woman”, you want to open own business etc.

Once you find the cause, you will understand in which direction you should move.

Too high requests.

Of course, we all want to get the most out of life.

A profitable position, opportunities for career growth, a convenient schedule, an impeccable boss, a friendly team, simple duties, a high salary, etc.

But think carefully about whether you are worthy of these requests.

You, as a specialist, can apply for a position that everyone dreams of finding, or for the time being, you should be content with less, improving your skills.

The inability to "sell" yourself.

You may be head and shoulders above all the candidates that came to the interview, but if you cannot convince the manager of this, then you will not be able to find a job for a long time.

The ability to "sell" yourself is just as important as high qualifications and impeccable professional skills.

You are not there trying to find a job.

Your mom says recruitment agencies- robbers, and the Internet is a haven for charlatans, so you can’t find a job there?

You believe it and act the old fashioned way: study the ads in the newspaper and purposefully go around the offices in the hope that they have a vacancy.

Don't be stupid! You need to use every opportunity to find really Good work.

You are not using all your benefits.

Do you find it embarrassing to ask a government relative to help you find a place to eat?

And is it embarrassing to write about all your advantages in your resume and praise yourself at the interview? You're not right.

I can tell you with confidence: those who quickly climb the career ladder use all their advantages.

Do the same to find what you need.

Stereotypes that dominate people who cannot find work

But perhaps the biggest reason you can't find a job is because you've fallen prey to stereotypes.

In fact, the stereotypes that have been imposed on us since childhood seriously destroy life, both personal and professional.

If you can handle them, nothing will stand between you and your dream job.

The main stereotypes that do not allow you to find a job:

“Yes, well, such a small salary.”

If you are a young specialist without serious experience, then you need to look for a small salary (which hardly anyone will offer you).

A promising position and a large company in which you can grow and develop.

"This job is not prestigious."

Of course, in the eyes of people, being a doctor is much more prestigious than being a plumber, but who said that these people are right.

It is important not to look for imaginary prestige, but to choose a specialty in which you can easily realize yourself and which will bring money.

Do you love agriculture and are you good at it?

So spit on people's opinions and become a farmer, only a farmer with a prosperous economy and large incomes.

"Working on the Internet is not serious."

The web today provides far better opportunities for professional fulfillment than a poor government organization or a tiny, dying company.

"All these newfangled professions - not for long."

When 5 years ago my friend from a small regional center spat on the lack of prospects in her regional newspaper and became a freelance copywriter.

Everyone, including her close relatives, twisted at the temple: “How can I change real job to activities on the Internet, the name of which cannot even be pronounced?

Then she was supported only by her husband, who was tired of the always twitchy, angry wife, who "did not get along" at work.

Now she earns 3 times more than her former colleagues, she chooses customers, topics and work schedule herself.

"The main thing is stability."

Yeah, Viktor Fedorovich seemed to say something like that and look where he is now.

If there is a choice between boring state organization in which you can count on promotion only after the death of the old cadres, and the young.

But a promising firm, choose the second option without hesitation.

2 stories of losers who can't find a job

How would someone not whine about the difficulties modern life, I believe that everyone has been provided with excellent conditions for implementation.

Just not everyone considers it necessary to use them.

Often those who groan: “I can’t find a job” are simply not very willing to look for it.

They constantly find a screen to hide behind so as not to grow up and take on responsibility in the profession.

I think the stories of two non-fictional losers will convince you of this.

1) “I can’t find a job - depression has tortured me!”

I came across this story on the Internet, but I know for sure that it was written by a real person, because I know this girl and recognized her (the photo on the avatar was real).

Anya graduated from the university with a red diploma in finance.

It would seem that the education is excellent, the specialization chosen is profitable, there is enough work in the direction and it is not difficult to find it.

After working for 3 years in a bank, the girl married a colleague, gave birth to a child and went on maternity leave.

While she was on maternity leave, their bank closed, that is, Anya had nowhere to go from parental leave.

It would seem that what is the problem: look for another place - in every city of those banks there are at least a dime a dozen. But Anina's search dragged on for 2 years.

To everyone and everyone at the meeting, as well as in her post on the forum, the girl cried: “I can’t, I lost faith in my abilities, I have depression, etc. etc.".

The guests of the forum at first reacted with understanding to the tragedy of the girl: they consoled, encouraged, told their stories that they could not immediately find a free vacancy that would suit them in all respects.

But it seemed that Anya simply did not hear them - she continued to whine about the misfortunes that had fallen on her, depression and so on.

The forum members began to suspect something and ask clarifying questions: “How many interviews have you been to?”, “For what reason do employers refuse you?”, “What do you not like in this or that position?” etc.

From Anya's answers it turned out that everyone around is bad, she is the only good one, no one understands her, and no one offers her dream job (what it should be, the girl herself does not understand).

And then it started…

In general, I will not retell everything, I will only say that the members of the forum gave Anya an accurate diagnosis: she simply does not want to find a place for herself.

Perhaps the girl relaxed after the decree, perhaps at one time she simply chose the wrong profession, there may be other reasons.

It will become much easier for her if she honestly admits to herself that she does not need a job in a bank and tries to realize herself in another profession or find happiness in the role of a mother and a housewife.

2) “I can’t find a job in Moscow, no matter how hard I try…”

The second story was told to me by my friend Ira, who has been living in Moscow for 5 years now.

Once she was not afraid of the difficulties associated with moving to the capital of another country, she was not afraid to pass a super-difficult interview for a position in an international company, and in the end she was able to find a highly paid job that she loves.

One day, friends pulled Ira to some kind of party, and there a young man tried to stick to her. The young man was a Muscovite, which he was incredibly proud of, lived with his parents and did not work at the age of 24.

To my friend's direct question: "Why?" waved it off: "I can't in Moscow."

“I was so struck then,” says Ira, “that I went under the impression for a few more days.”

I, like my friend, cannot believe that in a multi-million city, one of the world's capitals, in a settlement where such opportunities open up, where many people dream of moving precisely because of the large number of well-paid positions.

A native Muscovite from a good family with higher education can't find a job.

Most likely, the whole point is the laziness, infantilism and spinelessness of the young man, and also the irresponsibility of his parents, who calmly contain the overgrown loafer.

What to do about the "I can't find a job" syndrome? How to deal with it?

From the fact that you will constantly whine: “I can’t, I can’t find a job at all,” you will not improve your life in any way.

In order to be realized in the profession and at the same time financially secure your future, you need to act.

Moreover, you need to start acting now, without putting everything off indefinitely, until another reason appears for which you are still unemployed.

What you need to do to find a job:

Decide what you want from life.

Even if you have already received an education, even if you have some work guard, honestly answer yourself the question: “Do I want to do this all my life.”

If you dream of something else, then it is never too late to change direction.

If you are firmly confident in choosing a profession, then think about how it is better to realize yourself in it:

• doing business;
• starting from scratch in a large company;
• promoting a small but promising company;
• staying in your hometown or moving to a larger city, etc.

1. Build the perfect resume.

   A resume is what the employer sees before they even meet you, and if it is written with errors, then you have little chance of finding a good job.

   If you can’t write a resume yourself, pay a specialist from a recruitment agency or get inspired by samples on the Internet.

   Send your resume to all the companies you would like to work for, even those that seem unavailable.

   

   

   Learn how to behave properly in an interview.

   If the employer likes your resume, then the next step to go through is.

   Never be late for an interview.

   To find a common language with the employer, at the interview you must behave:

   • calmly;
   • confident;
   • charming;
   • relaxed;
   • politely.

   And do not forget to smile, competently and in detail to answer questions.

   And be sure to take care of your appearance to make a favorable impression.
   
   

   Thanks to the posted photos and posts, you can see how people who seemed quite normal to you are revealed in a negative light.

   Remove anything from the pages that can compromise you: nude photos, alcohol and cigarettes, indecent jokes, posts that hint at your racial or religious intolerance, and the like.

   Don't try to jump over your head.

   When you go to a clothing store, you know your size.

   If you're wearing an L, would it ever occur to you to try to fit into a size S dress?

   I don't think so, because it's stupid.

   You should do the same with the job you want to find: try on the position and company of your sizer.

   Don't be afraid to take risks.

   You are offered an excellent position with a good salary, but for this you need to move to another city.

   What's stopping you?

   Do friends and relatives stay here?

   So at modern means You can keep in touch with them.

   Fear that nothing will work?

   Well, it won't work, so go back home.

   Do not be afraid to take risks, otherwise it will be difficult to find a good job.

   Don't freeze in one place.

   At one time, you were able to easily find a good job, but over the years you began to realize that you stopped growing, the salary no longer suits you, and do you want a career take-off?

   It's time to try to find another job.

   It is not necessary to take root in one place.

For current tips on how to find a job without work experience, see the video:

If, despite your best efforts, you keep repeating: Can't find a job”, then you need to overcome this mountain with the help of a professional.

For example, a coach personal growth or a psychologist who specializes in professional implementation, or an employee of a recruitment agency who can solve even difficult tasks.

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Despite the serious economic crisis, in 2019 Moscow gives more chances to find a decent job than any other city in Russia or in the countries of the near abroad.

Below you will find some tips on how to look for an interesting and well-paid job from direct employers in Moscow.

How to find a job

Let's start with a reminder that you should not neglect the help of old acquaintances and former colleagues. Even if at the moment no one could offer you anything, the recommendation of a colleague with former place work can positively influence the decision on your candidacy.

At the beginning of the search, you need to determine the requirements for the future workplace. This will help not only to narrow the range of choice, but, most importantly, to highlight priority search sources.

For example, if you are looking for a low-skill job close to home, you might want to pay more attention to bulletin boards, local newspapers, and direct visits to a potential employer. Highly qualified professionals, managers and office staff It is worth considering vacancies on leading Internet sites.

Where not to look for a job

You can rephrase and soften the wording a little: try not to use the services of agencies that are engaged in employment for money. All reputable agencies take money from the employer, which has significantly more opportunities to find a good employee for themselves.

Think about which employers use the services of agencies that take money from job seekers. Most likely, your expectations will be deceived, at least, you will receive worse conditions than those mentioned at the beginning.

Where to look for a job

My personal experience limited to the two largest Runet sites:

• hh.ru
• SuperJob.com

You can easily find the rest of the sites with vacancy announcements yourself. By the way, many employers post their vacancies on several sites at once. But it concerns large companies with large budgets, small ones can use the services of less "promoted" agencies and Internet sites.

Some employers post jobs directly on their own websites. And even if there are no published vacancies, no one forbids you to contact a representative of your dream company. This is exactly the case when perseverance is rewarded.

Another option for finding a job is social media. Of course, for some activities, VKontakte and Facebook are quite suitable, but for the majority they are almost useless. For this, there are communities of professionals, such as Linkedin.com or professionali.ru

You can advise large recruitment agencies such as Kelly Services and Manpower. These agencies are engaged in the selection of qualified personnel for the most part for Western companies. There is only one minus when applying through such an agency - at least one more additional interview at the agency. By the way, they also post their vacancies and select applicants on sites like hh.ru based on resumes left on them.

How to write a resume

Whatever job search method you choose, you will need to create or update your resume. Do not underestimate its importance, as you will be judged by how and what is written there. And your career may not start after a brief review of the resume by an HR specialist and then sending it to the trash can.

Although writing a resume is a whole science, modern sites like hh.ru have a user-friendly interface with hints, which allows you to create quite decent resumes even without much experience. Pay attention to the ability to export to different formats: PDF or Word. This is useful when sending e-mail or for fast printing on the printer.

Here we will only focus on important points in resume writing that are often overlooked:

• The size should not be very large, it should be put on two sheets, but the most important information such as education and last place work must be on the first page.
• If you still need more than two sheets to describe your qualifications, it is better to make two versions of the resume: full and abbreviated.
• If you are going to apply for vacancies in different fields, it makes sense to make different resumes, as detailed description experience in one area may be perceived as a lack of experience in another.
• Carefully check the text for grammatical errors and try to avoid using dubious phraseological units. If there are errors, you will not have a chance in comparison with other resumes, even for vacancies that do not require direct work with texts.
• Feel free to show all your merits, of course, only those that reflect success in professional activity. Beware of writing lies. If this turns out at the interview, even a minor lie can put an end to your candidacy.
• Do not underestimate the presence of a photo in the resume, in most cases the presence of a photo will be positively perceived by the recruiter.
• There is no need to describe in detail your hobbies at the end of the resume, few people are really interested in this and in some cases can only do harm.

Why you need to write a cover letter

To understand the importance of a cover letter, imagine yourself in the position of a person who will go through dozens of letters from job applicants and select top candidates for an interview. There is no guarantee that all resumes will be thoroughly studied first and only after that invitations for an interview will be sent. Most likely, resumes from those letters will be studied first, the text of which was more suitable for the definition of a vacancy or the recruiter simply liked it. Thus, it may simply not come to the study of your candidacy. Therefore, you should try to write cover letters not according to a single template (this will be immediately noticeable), but focusing on your merits in the light of the requirements of a particular employer.

The main task at this stage is to please and sell yourself as expensive as possible. Try to follow these simple guidelines:

• Check your appearance, it should be neat and not defiant. They will be greeted by clothes and there may not be a second chance.
• Show your interest. Think ahead about the questions you will be asking. The employer must be sure that the time spent communicating with you is not just spent. Disable mobile phone Don't get distracted by other things.
• Do not show excessive ambition, they must correspond to the position for which you are applying.
• Hold on with dignity. Feel free to ask if something is bothering you. In no case should you tearfully beg and be willing to do anything for this job, the employer, after such emotional outbursts, will most likely refuse you.

How to look for a job in a crisis

It may sound strange, but the answer of most recruiters is exactly the same as at any other time.

The main thing is not to sit back, not to be limited to a couple of large sites where you posted your resume. Use all available sources of information. Upgrade your skills. Try new activities. Maybe it's time to change everything. For some, the crisis opens up new opportunities.

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Good afternoon! This article will discuss what to do if you cannot find a job for a long time. We will consider in detail all the mistakes and reasons that prevent you from reaching this goal. You will learn how to get out of this situation, and also understand how to get a job if you do not have the necessary experience.

Reasons for a long search

Consider the most popular reasons that prevent you from finding a job:

• little activity

It may seem to you that you are constantly on the lookout, but in fact, you are not making any effort. Today's competition is so high that one desire will not be enough. Sending a resume and sitting by the sea waiting for the weather is pointless and useless. Imagine how many applications are being considered good company. You must be interested in something more.

What to do:

1. Be more persistent and come or call the company that opened the vacancy. Remind yourself, show that you are ready for a lot to work there. Just do not overdo it, because obsession can start to annoy.
2. Try to place an advertisement for a job search not only on the Internet, but also in a newspaper, or vice versa. Some companies may not use one resource but be active in another. The same goes for personal search. You should take into account different sources.
3. If you think that exchanges are useless, then they are not. Firstly, the state really has a motivation to find a job for you. Secondly, at least some money will be paid during this time. If you have already passed this stage, then try contacting a recruitment agency. Just be careful as there are a lot of scammers out there.
4. Tell your friends that you are currently unemployed. Word of mouth is much more effective than you think. Perhaps one of their buddies or friends is looking for right person. This way you can find at least a part-time job.
5. Do not forget to update your application on the site where the resume is posted. Still, new profiles appear, and yours goes lower each time. In addition, this way the employer will be sure that you are still looking for a position, and not just forgot to delete your resume.
6. Constantly monitor new vacancies, because sometimes it is better to call right away than to remain a fallback after someone who does it earlier.

• Excessive requirements

Think about it, maybe you overestimate your talents. Courage and self-confidence is good, but the employer always has an advantage. If you have little or no experience, and you are applying for a very good job, then there is only one chance in a hundred that you will be selected. Still, the company is looking for a professional in their field, considering a lot of similar questionnaires.

If you really know how to do everything, but look at an excessively large salary, then difficulties will arise here. Look at different jobs in your profession and estimate how much they are willing to pay for your skills on average. You can also not indicate numbers at all in order to impress with your skills in an interview. In this case, a person may fall in love with you so much that he will make concessions.

Think about it, maybe you have other expectations? For example, you want both a higher salary and light work, and a good schedule, and that she be close to home, as well as countless such desires. Unfortunately, there is no perfect job, and if there is, then usually this place is taken immediately.

Of course, you can find a job you like, but sometimes you have to wait too long for such a chance. If you are not ready to make concessions, then search in parallel with another job that gives at least some kind of income.

And high self-esteem is bad, and low self-esteem, too. Only if in the first case persistence can save, then here the problem is more serious. Still, to consider yourself unworthy of a certain job is one of the biggest mistakes. Especially when you know how to do it, but you think that there are more professional competitors.

Understand that you can try anyway. If they don't call you back, no big deal. And you need to understand that the reasons for the lack of response can be completely different, and it’s not necessarily about you.

Step over yourself, because in extreme cases you can refuse.

• Errors insummary

Very often, the reason for the lack of responses is precisely a bad resume. And the point is not even that you are an unqualified specialist, because sometimes even this fades into the background. The problem can be in several nuances:

1. Too superficial and incomplete . You've listed the main points but haven't added many other criteria. For example, they did not indicate strengths or forgot to mention that you have some kind of awards or have taken certain courses that improve your skills. All these little things should not be missed, because they often play the greatest role. Imagine that your opponent has six months more experience than you, but no other advantages. Now think about who the employer will choose?
2. Too formulaic or too much . If you are looking for a job in a certain profession, then you do not need to indicate absolutely distant school achievements in your resume. Write only what may be useful to someone who views your profile. If a person sees that most of the points are absolutely useless, then this will make him think about your normality.
3. Absolutely uninteresting and even faceless resume . Of course, this is almost an official document, but it is necessary to dilute it. Perhaps some work allows you to use a little frivolity in the text. Just keep in mind that the frames also need to be known.
4. If you don't see any errors, then try looking at other people's resumes. It is best to look for those who apply for the same position. If you have a problem with creativity and want to copy witty phrases or interesting details from another person, then do this. Just keep in mind that the company can look at both profiles and notice similarities. Therefore, it is best to monitor resumes of people who live in another city or even country. In this way, you will exclude the possibility of getting into an awkward situation.
5. You made a lot of grammatical mistakes in the questionnaire . Executives who fixate on spelling rules will notice this immediately. They will not trust a person who does not know basic things.

Sample of a successful resume

• Misbehaving in an interview

You were called and you passed the interview, but no one called back. The main reasons for silence:

1. You came unprepared for a meeting and were just confused . When the manager asked you to tell about yourself, you got confused and gave out something slurred. A lot depends on the presentation, because that's why you were called for an interview. If you can't think of a good story on the go, then write and memorize a speech at home. Also consider answers to questions the employer may ask.
2. Caught provocative questions . For example, that your children often get sick or you plan to have a baby in the next year. No company wants to take on a person who immediately goes on maternity leave or constantly asks for leave. Also, do not talk about the fact that you quarreled with past bosses or other colleagues.
3. You were constantly silent or talked too much . Shyness is not a hindrance to some work, but excessive passivity may indicate that this vacancy not really what you need. Too many words can, on the contrary, confuse the interlocutor or even anger. Nobody likes to be interrupted or not listened to.

• You don't want to find a job

In fact, this often happens. You really look at vacancies, go to interviews, but things don’t move forward. To read:

Remember how often you turned down an internship when you were already invited to take it? Or did you cheat that you can't at certain times? If you constantly use excuses, then the problem is only with you.

You feel like the job just isn't right for you. However, why did you apply for this vacancy or even go for an interview. Admit it, is it that they really didn't live up to expectations or that you don't want to work?

It should be noted that this is absolutely normal. This happens when a person gets tired and just wants to take a break. Or you rely on and use someone else's help, so you don't want to change anything. In any case, you need to be honest with yourself and stop deceiving others. If you need rest, then take a short break. If the problem is laziness, then you should voice it to those who support you. They may even enjoy helping you.

How to deal with the problem?

What to do if there is no work? First, you need to understand the reason for your long search and try to fix it. If you are doing everything right, but there are no offers, then the problem may simply be a large demand and a small supply. Many firms collapsed due to the crisis or cut employees, reducing jobs.

If it's not about you, then in no case should you become discouraged and lose your mood. When depressed, you don’t want to do anything at all, but what is happening now is not forever. Try to find the positive aspects of unemployment, because they are also there. What can be done:

• Let yourself rest. Surely you did not have a normal vacation or a long weekend. If there is not much money, then you can go to your parents or relatives. It is especially great if there is a summer house or someone lives outside the city in order to actively spend their holidays. You can also finally meet friends or stay longer with your loved one, children. In this case, it all depends on your budget.
• Look for some training or courses. Perhaps you do not have enough knowledge for the desired profession or you are a little behind the modern rules. By the way, classes can be on a completely new topic for you. It is not necessary to stagnate in the same place if you are unlucky there. Perhaps you are at a stage when you need to reevaluate your life and change something in it. Think, maybe you have always been interested in something else?
• Find a hobby. You need to get distracted and stop thinking that you are having difficulty finding a job. The best way out of depression is to actively engage in something. By the way, not every hobby requires a lot of investment, so do not come up with excuses. By the way, very often a favorite hobby turns into a very profitable business of life. To read:
• Don't be alone all the time. Loneliness is the main friend of despondency, so go out more. Friends and loved ones will help you get distracted, which means that time will fly by much faster.
• If you really need money, then get any part-time job or consider a vacancy that did not suit you before. This should be done if now you do not have the opportunity to find a job in your specialty. Most likely, the offer will be below your dignity, but this is at least some kind of income. In addition, a vacancy with a small salary can be very promising or good bonuses are possible at this job. The main thing is to somehow move, because you cannot predict the future.
• Start working on your thinking. In fact, the constant scrolling of negative thoughts in the head has the ability to come true. Try using affirmations that have brought many people closer to their goal. We are talking about phrases that the Universe hears more sensitively and quickly executes. In your case, the following will help:
  “I have a great job and I love this place.”
  "I get paid a high salary"
  - "I have a lot of good job offers", etc.

You must realize that what you don't have now permanent job is not a disaster. There will be enough work for everyone, because in fact there are a lot of vacancies. Try at least for a while to change your views on the world and in no case get depressed .

I can't find a job, what if I don't have experience?

The paradox of today is that they don’t take work without work experience, but you need to get it somewhere. In this regard, many young specialists cannot find a job in their specialty.

• You can try to look for jobs for students, as they often require only education or at least some knowledge. You can start with a small salary, but the prospect in this situation is more important.

If you are not satisfied with such conditions, then you need to change something in yourself. Try to design your resume in such a way that the employer is interested. You need to show him that you have a lot of virtues, you grasp everything on the fly, and you don’t need to be retrained. Show your imagination and you will definitely be interested. ( See sample resume above.)

• Be persistent and come to a company that attracts you. Ask about the availability of any possible vacancies. It is likely that now there are several offers where experience is not required. This is a good opportunity to get into the desired company and prove yourself. Very often, successful leaders start from the bottom and achieve what they have only after a few years.

By the way, now there are a lot of alternative professions, where official experience is not the most important part. Check out the options that bring good income and without an entry in the work book:

1. infobusiness
   Now it has become very popular to make money on your knowledge and skills. For example, if you studied well at school and college, then there is a great chance to share this for money. The upside is that you won't have a boss and the costs are minimal. Of course, it all depends on what you want to surprise with. By the way, not only a diploma or a gold medal from school, but also various seminars will help to raise your price. Learn from others and turn it to your advantage.
2. Telework
   Work on the Internet is available to everyone and many professions require a minimum of skills and knowledge. Some employers are even willing to train, but, of course, in return for a small salary. In this case, you can get experience there, and then go to a place where they will pay more. One of the most popular professions is copywriting. If you know how to write well, then you will like this job. You can also consider such vacancies as: manager of an online store, administrator of groups or pages in social networks. networks, operator, personal assistant, moderator, content manager and many others. Don't be afraid to learn something new. To read:
3. Blog or vlog
   On a blog, you can write articles on topics that interest you. Also, most readers are very fond of pictures, so add them too. In vlogs, you need to shoot something interesting on video. As for the topics, there are quite a lot of them. Someone talks about travel, someone writes culinary recipes or reveals secrets about cosmetics. It is also popular now to shoot vlogs about your daily routine, because many people are interested in someone else's life. Find something of your own and create a channel or blog. In the beginning, you will earn just on clicks, and then on advertising. If you have a lot of followers, then some brands will be interested and offer you to advertise their product on your page. To read:
4. Hobby
   Turn your passion into a profession. There you will not only have experience, but also skills. You will know some mistakes and subtleties of a certain lesson, which will definitely come in handy for others. Before you start, it's a good idea to take additional courses in order to have some kind of certificate. As for the options, there are a lot of them: love to cook - create cooking classes, love to take pictures - do private shoots, love to play sports - become an instructor, etc.