Delays in getting a job can affect your self-esteem and if the situation continues for some time then it starts telling you on your CV as well. However, there are several ways to get employment with fewer efforts and in less period. In this blog, we would give you the 3 best career tips that will help you find a job even if you have been unemployed for some time. Here are the super tips:

Tackling questions about the “Gap Period”

The gap period can be a great hindrance for the candidates in there job search. The major concern is how can you convince your interviewer regarding the long gaps?

You show an employer the CV and it tells that you have been unemployed for quite some time. Unemployment raises questions and your employer would be eager to know the reason behind it. Such questions affect your confidence and also make you feel uncomfortable.

The simple solution is to mention the logical reason behind the unemployment in your application letter briefly and logically. It will save you from uncomfortable questions. Also, don’t give your employer an indication that it was a blank period of your career.

Fill it with some productive activities like acquiring new skills or learning new languages, etc. which shows that you weren’t employed but were still utilizing your time productively.

Keep these matters brief and to the point but summarize them precisely. In most of the cases, it will save you from uncomfortable questions about career gaps. Moreover, even in case you are asked about the gaps during the phone or in-person interviews, you would be better prepared with the logical answers.

Here are of the activities you can emphasize:

• Volunteering
• Learning new skills
• Schooling

Networking with influencers

If you are unemployed for quite some time then getting employment becomes tough and some times this vicious cycle can continue for a period making the situation worse. Don’t wait for that extreme situation. Instead of just relying on the formal ways of finding the job you can also start concentrating on informal methods like socializing and professional networking with the relevant fraternity.  

Networking plays a vital role in lining you closely with the authority figures who can either employ you directly (like CEOs, HR managers) or help you get a job in their organizations (like Team Leaders, Managers, or department heads).

If they know you personally and are convinced by your skills and integrity then you wouldn’t have to go through the interview formality. At least you wouldn’t have to face tough questions regarding your unemployment, etc.

• The best thing to make such contacts is through references. Check with your close friends and relatives (or any other acquaintance you deem fit for the purpose). If you are confident about getting through the interview then pure referencing would do. In most of the cases, however, a better approach is to informally consult with such authorities and find other legitimate ways to organically cultivate and grow the relationship.

Pro Tip: While interacting with the authoritative figures, try to be as modest and composed as possible. Practically speaking, it isn’t always possible as you are going through a tough phase and are desperately looking or employment but don’t show your desperation externally as it would only annoy them and reduce your chances of getting any benefit. Also, ensure that you don’t advertise or market yourself. Just ask them informally if they could advise you if your candidature matches the company’s requirements or any of your skills could be utilized for the present opportunities.

Applying for contract jobs and short term projects

It is another great way of getting a job more easily when compared to conventional, permanent jobs. It is because most of the contract jobs are of a short period and the requirements are urgent. Besides, the employers don’t make an elaborate interview affair as they aren’t employing a full-time employee for long term growth. 

Conclusion

Finding a good job after you have been unemployed for some time is a difficult task. However, there are multiple formal and unconventional ways to secure a good-paying job in a decent company if you use some wisdom. In this blog, we have mentioned some of the best tips to get a quick job with a good pay scale. The readers are also advised that these tips work as aids to get a job but should not be regarded as the substitute to registering with recruitment agencies or good online job portals like mycareerbugs.com that can help candidates to quickly find a matching vacancy and directly applying for the post.