Under Qualified?

Is the feedback from your interviews suggesting that you are under qualified?  If so, it’s a good time to increase/improve your skills! 

Take a course – through community colleges and private companies you can access stand-alone (ie: MS Word/Excel, Occupational First Aid, Cashier training) courses that will increase your skill sets.  A short-term course may be what you need to move forward in your job search and land the job that you really want.  There are also a number of online courses that you may be able to access; some of which are free to attend.  Try doing a google search to find out further information.  If you have been browsing job postings and see a pattern of the training the employers want to see, then taking a course may be a wise idea!

Volunteer - enhance your skills and knowledge of an industry by volunteering!  This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and meet valuable contacts that may lead you  to your next job!  Contact your local community resource centre to find out about opportunities.

Be Willing to Learn - let the employer know that you are willing and ready to learn new skills; if you have the right attitude and are a good fit for the position, you may be hired on the agreement that you will get the training you require for the position within the first few months.  Also, most employers are willing to train employees on certain things if the employee is otherwise a perfect fit for the position!

If you are finding it increasingly difficult to secure employment because you are under qualified, now is the time to upgrade, develop and/or polish your skills. Do your research and acquire the information you need to move you closer to the light at the end of the job search tunnel!

                                                                                                                   -Sunny + Sassy

JOB DESPERATION

Are you applying for any job just to get a job?  While this may seem like the solution to your unemployment problems right now, this alternative may not be beneficial in the long run.  During an interview or networking, your body language, facial expressions and words are more likely to show your desperation if you are looking for just any job.  No one really wants to hire someone who has no interest in what they are applying for.  In the chance that you are hired, your employer will quickly see that you aren’t interested in the job and you will too.  In the long run, your chances of quitting or even being fired are likely.  Instead of applying for any and all jobs, ensure you have a specific employment goal and stick with it.  You will be much happier in the long run!
                                                                                                                                                 - SUNNY

                                                                                                                                                 

SASSY:  Hey Sunny,  maybe some people prefer to find any job and continue looking for the perfect job.  Some people have bills to pay you know.  It may be desperation, but they have good reasons!!

SUNNY: I do agree that times are hard when your financial situation is strained.  But I think that if you can pull it off, taking the time to find a job that you love is important for your emotional health!  Think about it, if you take a job for the sake of taking a job, you will most likely be unemployed again not long after you have started; either because of termination or quitting. 

SASSY:  You make a good point!  But I think it's an individual thing. Some people may be able to handle a not so perfect job for awhile as long as they know that they will eventually be moving on to a job that they are passionate about.

SUNNY: Every situation is unique but job desperation is not a good quality to portray in a job interview. It's important to be aware of how you will be portrayed by the interviewer.

SASSY: The most important thing is to do what is best for you!

There Are Many Reasons Why People Are Not Hired After A Job Interview. A Few Of These Are:

When reviewing your performance after attending an interview, be aware of behaviours which may have impacted your chances of securing the position.  If they appear in the list above and are changeable,  be sure to correct or change your behaviour in the next job interview. Keep in mind that every interviewing situation is unique and different.

Remember that interviewing takes practice and that you are not the only candidate.  Use the interview as an opportunity to improve on your interviewing skills.

                                                                                                                              

                                                                                         -Sunny + Sassy