If you’re looking for a job and haven’t had any luck yet, you’re not alone.
Applying for a job is complicated in 2025. Employers have to sift through hundreds if not thousands of applicants and as a result, interested potential employees sit by waiting to hear anything from their application. A new year presents an opportunity to come up with a new job search strategy, and here are a few ways you can get started.
Look back.
One of the best ways to not repeat actions that didn’t work for you is to reflect on what you’ve done before. Take a look at all the steps you’ve been taking to apply for jobs. Did you haphazardly submit your resume when an opening came up or did you systematically apply to a number of jobs per week? There are always areas you could fine tune to get better results.
Identify skills gaps.
If you find yourself still looking for a job, now’s the time to work on your set of skills, and the first step is to figure out what skills you’re missing. A quick way to do this is looking at several job openings that interest you. What required skills keep you from applying for these jobs? Maybe you could use more customer service experience or need to brush up on some technical competencies. Stay competitive in the workforce by keeping up on the latest in your industry and taking classes or attending webinars.
Leverage networking opportunities.
Remember that your chances to network are everywhere. It’s easy to get complacent with your online contacts, but don’t forget those people you know personally like past co-workers and bosses, previous instructors, and people you’re on committees with. Start your conversations by asking about the other person, requesting advice, or finding out if they know about any job openings. Networking is a two-way street, so don’t forget to find out what you can do for your networking partner as well.
Another way to adapt your job strategy for 2025 is to remain flexible and work on resiliency.
Develop some coping strategies to help you deal with uncertainty and rejection. Stay open to whatever opportunities may come your way and challenge yourself to keep learning. In other words, don’t become complacent. Setting achievable goals, seeking support, being optimistic, and celebrating wins is how you get there.
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