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Step 7
Overcoming difficulties
Tips
Looking for work is not always easy. There may be times when you feel discouraged. Try to keep your spirits up. Talk to your friends; they can be supportive. Take part in sports to help burn off stress. Stick with it and don't lose hope. Keep reminding yourself that somewhere out there, there's a job for you.
Been looking for work for a while and still haven't found a job? Now is the time to assess your job search efforts:
- Ask yourself if you have the skills required for the job you would like to have.
- Find out more about the labour market. You may find that demand for your occupation is very high in certain regions .
- Revise your résumé. Your education, work experience, and skills should highlight your strengths and describe them clearly.
- Go over your portfolio again or think about putting one together if you don’t have one. It should include all documents that illustrate that you have the skills required to do a job.
- Tailor your cover letter to each job application.
- Reconsider your job leads. Up your chances by combining a number of job search methods.
- Double-check your list of employers. There may be more companies with job openings in your field than you think.
- Ask a CLE employee for access to the following:
- Documents on how to prepare for an interview;
- Training sessions on job search techniques and tools, including Online Placement;
- People who can help you.
- Talk to people you know about your job search. The more people who know you’re looking for a job, the more likely you are to obtain job leads.
- Ask yourself if you are spending enough time looking for a job. Job searching is a full-time occupation (unless you are already employed).