Don’t Limit Yourself: A Guide to a Successful Job Search
North Portland, OR - July 25, 2023
Looking for a job can be a challenging experience. In
today’s competitive market, there’s an abundance of online job portals and
recruitment websites. It can be easy to lose yourself in the sea of job
listings. A lot of people make the mistake of limiting their job search by only
looking for a specific industry or location, making them miss out on
opportunities they never considered. In this blog post, you’ll learn how to search
job openings without restriction.
Expand your Search
Criteria
One of the biggest mistakes you can make during your job
search is limiting yourself to one specific job title or industry. Although you
might have a specific path in mind, it can be beneficial to broaden your search
criteria. For instance, if you’re interested in marketing, don’t just look for
marketing roles. Consider sales positions or public relations roles. This will
widen your range of opportunities and help you find a job that suits your
skills and interests.
Go Remote
In today’s age, remote work is on the rise. It’s not
necessary to stick to searching in a specific geographic location. Many
companies offer work-from-home positions, meaning you can work from anywhere in
the world. For example, you may live in Oregon, but with a remote position, you
can be employed at an office in Florida. Opening up your search to include
remote positions will give you many more options than if you only looked in one
location.
Recognize
All Your Skills
Sometimes, people are on the job hunt because they decided
they want to switch industries. If this is you, you might believe that the
skills you have in your current job are only applicable to that industry.
However, many skills can be transferable. For example, if you’ve been working
in customer service, you can easily use that skillset in a sales or marketing
role. Be sure to highlight your transferable skills and you’ll open yourself up
to a wider range of jobs than you initially thought.
Conclusion
Don’t make the mistake of limiting yourself during your job
search. By expanding your criteria, considering going remote, and recognizing
your transferable skills, you’ll find yourself on a much more successful career
hunt. If you’re looking for more assistance, reach out to an expert in matching
people to the perfect full-time
jobs today!
About
Us:
Locally owned and operated, Express Employment
Professionals in North Portland is a Full-Service Staffing Agency that
continually exceed expectations by providing services to companies in our
community while also helping job seekers find employment.
Express Employment Professionals of North Portland, OR
4790 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 735-1200
https://www.expresspros.com/NorthPortlandOR