Job hunting is one of the most stressful activities in a person's life. It's especially difficult if what you're looking for requires certain levels of experience or you don't meet all the qualifications.
If you've sent out hundreds of applications, attended dozens of interviews, and still haven't succeeded (or worse, haven't gotten any interviews), it might not be that the job market is "tight right now." You want a good job, and blaming your situation won't do anything to get that job.
If that's you, then it's time to take a look at what you're doing wrong. Here are 8 reasons why you're not getting hired in the construction, engineering, and environmental sectors.
1 - You are not online
There's a saying that your network is your net worth. That's as true today as it ever was. While the advent of the internet has made it much easier to find new opportunities, human interaction is still unavoidable.
Go to networking events and talk to people who work at the company you want to work for. Building relationships with people who have access to what you desire can never hurt you.
Networking events have incredible value because of the connections that can be made. Don't just talk to people who work at your dream company.
Talk to everyone who goes there. Becoming a master at interacting with others is never a bad thing, and you might find even better opportunities than you initially imagined.
2 - You don't know how to sell yourself
Many people attach a negative connotation to selling. They consider selling greedy and untrustworthy. This is false because everyone is selling something all the time. Whether you're in an interview, going on a date, or trying to negotiate a raise, you're selling to the other person why you should get what you want.
You need to be clear and confident in what you convey, both in your resume and in the interview. Employers want to know if you truly possess the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance their current businesses and projects.
3 – Your resume does not reflect measurable achievements
This may be something you've heard before. When employers are deciding who to hire for their team, they are impressed by proof of your ability. This proof comes in the form of specific, measurable results you've achieved.
It's not enough to say that you "helped an organization get more sales or complete a project." You need to use analytics and numbers when talking about what you accomplished. Saying that you "increased sales by 38% each quarter" is not only more believable, but it also stands out to the hiring manager as someone who is likely to bring them success.
4 – You simply have no interest in the job
I understand. You'd prefer to work elsewhere doing something different, so you're not excited about going for anything less than that. This is dangerous because employers might sense a lack of interest.
It's difficult to feign enthusiasm for something you don't care about. If you think you won't enjoy the role or the company, don't apply. This will save them and you the time of interviewing and showing disinterest.
5 – You didn't do your homework
One of the most common questions in interviews is why you want to work for the company. Especially if you're taking on a sales-related role, they want to see you doing the work before you even start.
Research the company as if you were a potential customer to whom you would have to make a sale. Then, when the time comes to answer that question, you can confidently answer with what you've learned about the company and why it impresses you. You can also confidently answer how you will add value to the company.
6 - You don't have the qualifications
This is a difficult one to get around. Sometimes it's hard to have the necessary qualifications that employers are requesting. Remember that their desire is for you to know how to do the job in question, do it well, or be able to learn it quickly.
There are ways around this. Let's say you're applying for a sales job. They want you to have 3 years of experience, but you only have 1 year of experience.
You can explain to them the measurable results you achieved working on the company's projects. If you worked for yourself, you can show them the results you achieved there, and that sets you apart as an entrepreneur.
7 – You don't seem very confident
Interviews are a challenge for anyone who doesn't have the best interpersonal conversation skills.
You're probably as communicative as you can be when you're around people you've known for a while. You might even be confident at an event surrounded by people you don't know.
In the interview room, that doesn't matter. It all comes down to them wanting to hire someone who will deliver results. If you walk in there with sweaty palms, weak knees, and heavy arms, you know what you need to work on next time to get the job.
The key here is practice. The best possible practice is the situation you are practicing for, so having several interviews would make you comfortable conducting interviews.
If you are unable to do this, you can simply practice in front of a mirror or with a friend. However, do not write down the answers and try to memorize them.
This will leave you dependent on those specific questions. If they ask different questions, you'll get nervous because you haven't prepared for them. Just practice and get used to the feeling of being interviewed.
8 – You seem to have the right
There's a fine line between confident and arrogant. You need to show your employer that you're capable of doing the job, but don't act like you're entitled to it.
These are some things you should consider if you're having trouble getting the job you want. Now that you have an idea of the mistakes you might be making, learn from them. It's up to you to change your situation.
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