The idea of finding a brand-new job can be overwhelming and frustrating, so it really helps to break things down into smaller sized achievable goals. Uncovering a new job and getting hired, most likely will not take place over night. If you prepare for the long haul ahead, you can keep up your momentum and rest ensured that getting that new job during this career transition period is just a matter of time.
Locating work as a project manager or any other role needs the correct frame of mind coupled with a set of abilities and goals to keep you on track. The pointers listed below can direct you in discovering the career you’ve been searching for.
✦ Join a support system or group of some kind. It’s crucial to know that you are not alone in being temporarily out of work. There are usually local chapters of organizations specifically for project managers located in your area. If nothing else, join some groups on LinkedIn and start some conversations with those folks. You’re sure to find others in those groups that are also unemployed and struggling the way you are. Why not help each other.
✦ Set goals and aspirations. The road you will travel while locating a job can be frustrating, there are a lot of highs and lows that you will experience. Many times things don’t go the way you expect they will. So it really helps to break things down into smaller sized obtainable objectives. For example one goal that you might set is how many resumes you are going to send out this week. There are many things in job search that you can’t control so focus on the things that you can control.
✦ Keep up with your networking contacts. Because most jobs, come from networking, another good goal to set is how many people are you going to network with this week. Obviously during Covid we are not talking about face-to-face meetings or face-to-face networking but why not set up Zoom or Skype call with someone you haven’t touched base with in a while. You never know where that next job will come from but according to statistics it’s pretty likely not to come from a job board.
✦ Stay relentless. Getting a new job typically takes longer than most people think. There are some 
who get a job within the first few weeks of being laid off but that’s the exception to the rule. Today’s job market is a lot different and a lot more competitive than you may be used to. Keep your momentum strong and treat your job search like a job. That means spending 30 to 40 hours a week on your job search. I see so many people that expect to get a job quickly by putting 10 hours a week into their job search. It just doesn’t happen!
✦Use the various social networks to your advantage With over 2.7 billion monthly active users as of the second quarter of 2020, Facebook is the biggest social network worldwide. LinkedIn, is the world’s largest professional network with 722+ million members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Use these platforms to show people that you’re an expert in your field and that you go above and beyond your competition.
If you’ll put some of these tips into practice it will help you immensely in your job search.
Regards,
Fred