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Stop sabotaging your job seasrch!!!!

Aug 24, 2023

 


Job searching can be a challenging process, and there are several ways people can inadvertently sabotage their efforts. Here are some common ways this can happen:

𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Not having a clear idea of what kind of job you're looking for, or what industries and roles align with your skills and interests, can lead to a scattered job search. It's important to define your goals and target positions.

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Sending out the same generic resume and cover letter to multiple employers can make you seem disinterested or unqualified for the specific position. Tailor your application materials to each job to show why you're a good fit.

𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Networking is crucial in today's job market. Failing to leverage professional networks, attend industry events, or connect with others in your field can limit your opportunities.

𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Employers often search for candidates online. If you have an outdated or unprofessional online presence (like inappropriate social media posts), it can hurt your chances.

𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: Soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and adaptability, are highly valued by employers. Focusing solely on technical skills can make you seem one-dimensional.

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Sending the same application to every job without customizing it for the specific role can signal a lack of genuine interest. Tailor your resume and cover letter to match the job description.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬: Applying to only a handful of jobs can limit your chances, but applying to an excessive number can lead to burnout and hasty applications that don't truly align with your skills.

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: Your skills from previous jobs might be transferable to new industries or roles. Don't discount these skills when looking for new opportunities.

𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞: A negative or entitled attitude can come across in your interactions with potential employers. Stay positive and professional throughout the job search process.

𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬: Not researching the company or practicing common interview questions can make you seem unprepared and disinterested during interviews.

𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐔𝐩: After interviews or submitting applications, failing to follow up with a thank-you email or inquiry about the status of your application can show a lack of enthusiasm.

𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: If you receive feedback from interviews or applications, consider it constructively. Ignoring feedback means you might repeat the same mistakes in future applications.

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: Small errors like typos in your application materials can make you seem careless and less detail-oriented.

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: While online applications are convenient, relying solely on them can mean missing out on opportunities that aren't posted publicly.

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: Job markets change, and certain industries might be more competitive at different times. Not adapting your job search strategy can result in missed opportunities.

 

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Sudha Bakhshi

For me, Jawaria has been a game changer in seeking non-clinical employment. I’ve been working with her for a period of time that was divided into a number of phases.

This first part was to undergo an inventory of professional traits to better understand my strengths and weaknesses. In general I am skeptical of organizational personality assessments and feel that they tend to overgeneralize and group people based on superficial assumptions. However, I decided to commit to this approach in order to obtain a more objective view of how my interactions may result in certain perceptions in a work environment. This helped me to focus on my motivations and how I wanted to approach this stage of my career.

In the second phase, Jawaria helped me to create a coherent narrative that was reflected in a revision of my resume. She was very supportive as I overcame my hesitation to assert myself in more contemporary formats, such as LinkedIn. I felt that the conversations that we had were essential to feeling more confident as I moved forward to identifying positions that were of interest, researching the employers and writing customized cover letters to accentuate skill sets.

The third phase navigated the strange and often confusing experience of the interview process. Jawaria helped me to just accept the black box that is HR for many corporations and to then move forward to interviews with medical directors and company executives. She was present after every interview, to challenge and also to validate my perceptions of what transpired.

I have many supportive friends in medicine and other professions that offered insight and encouragement in my job hunt. But I feel that the investment in the professional coaching Jawaria offered was essential to creating the mindset necessary to approach and feel comfortable competing in the current non-clinical environment.

In the end, yes, I was able to get an offer for a job that I feel will be very interesting and challenging. And I am very grateful for Jawaria’s assistance in helping me in this process. She was very willing to share her own experiences as a physician and this was enormously meaningful.

There is a saying: “When the student is ready, the teacher will come”. This definitely applied to me and I felt that what she said resonated, even from our first conversation. As physicians, we invest into our profession, but there is something to be said for investing in ourselves as well. I would encourage my fellow doctors to consider how important professional mentorship can be and how often it can feel inaccessible. But if you are ready, then Jawaria can be the catalyst to empower physicians to feel energized about their career choices.