9 Must-Do Tips to Find a Job ASAP

1. Update everything

You might be in a time crunch, but it’s important to resist the urge to click ‘Apply’ for every open position you see without first giving your application materials a good scrub.

“Before you start to job hunt, update your resume and your LinkedIn profile. Be sure to include your skills as well as your work history. Take some time to research the job market and the positions that are available for applicants with your qualifications,” says Alison Doyle, job search expert for The Balance.

2. Figure out what you want

It’s hard to find a great next job if you don’t know what your definition of a great job is. So before you get too far into the job hunt, make sure to take a step back and really think about what you’re looking for.

“Write up a list of what you ideally want in a job: title, money, promotion, the work, the company culture, geographic location, etc., etc. so you have a template to go for. The template gives you something to compare a job offer against so you don’t just take anything” out of desperation, says Debra Benton, Executive Coach and author of the recently published book,

3. Inform yourself

Once you know what you want, it’s time to figure out what the companies you’re applying for want. Once you’ve found a handful that seem like a good match, apply! It may be a little bit more work up front, but companies will appreciate the extra effort you’ve put into ensuring that you’re the right person for the job. “The stronger a match you are for the job, the better your chances of getting selected for an interview, and for receiving a job offer fast,” Doyle points out.



4. Make finding a job your new job

There’s no getting around it , if you want to find a new job fast, you’re going to have to put the hours in.

“If you’re unemployed, consider your job search as your job and dedicate your ‘working’ hours to it. If you’re employed, but need to move on, spend as much time as you can job hunting without jeopardizing your current position,” Doyle says.

5. Tap Your Network

“ Networking is definitely one of the best ways to land a new job quickly. Talking to the right person at the right moment can help you go from unemployed to a functioning worker within a day,” Streif says. “It also helps you to get a good idea of what is out there and available, so you can focus your search in a strategic way.”

So “if you’re out of work, tell everyone you know that you’re seeking a new job,” Doyle advises.

6. Consider a Temporary Gig

It might not exactly be what you dreamed of, but if the bills are piling up, there’s no shame in temporarily taking a job that you’re overqualified for.

“[It’s] important to determine what you’re willing to sacrifice to get a job quickly. For example, if your reasons are financial, and you need to make money right away, sacrifice the type of work (challenging, interesting) for quick cash. Consider waiter, bartender, cashier, receptionist,” MacLeod says.

7. Keep Fit in Mind

While taking a short-term or temp gig may require some compromise, you should try not to compromise too much when it comes to accepting a full-time position.

“Don’t get antsy and jump ship before you know that the place you’re going is better than where you are. So many workers who make a major jump or transition later feel ‘buyers remorse’ when the position isn’t what they hoped or expected,” Streif warns.

8. Don’t Sound Desperate

You might be desperate to find a new job, but your employer doesn’t need to know that. If they do sense desperation, you might risk getting lowballed on salary or even hurt your chances of getting an offer.

9. Be Kind to Yourself

Last, but certainly not least, don’t forget to take care of yourself during this trying time. Finding a new job is stressful, especially so when you’re in a rush. So take some time to meditate, exercise, listen to your favourite album, or whatever else it is that helps you unwind and make sure to find a support network as well.

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