Finding a job is stressful for many people. Upcoming changes, a new environment - all this contributes to anxiety and fear, which can sometimes significantly interfere with a job search. But don't let stress get you down the road to a good job. In this article, we take a look at the most common job seeker fears and learn how to deal with them.
Fear of not getting a job offer
Sometimes there are situations when your resume and motivation letter were perfect and you did well in the interview. However, you didn't get the job offer you wanted. As difficult as it may be, you need to learn how to deal with rejection rather than taking it personally. Learn from your mistakes so that next time you will be the strongest of all candidates.
Fear of failing an interview
This is a fairly common fear, especially if you have worked at the same job for a long time and have not been interviewed for a long time. In this case, good preparation for the upcoming interview can help. In our Career Center, you can find many articles that provide interview preparation tips and other useful information.
Fear of not getting the desired salary
A dream job is more than just a good salary, otherwise it is not a dream job. However, for most people, pay is an equally important criterion. To understand your chances of getting your desired salary, find out what the average market salary is for a given position and set that as your main salary criterion.
Fear that change will be negative
If you didn't like your last job, it may make you fear that your job search will fail. No one wants to work in an unbearable job, so when looking for a new one, study employers and focus on those who care about their employees and are able to provide a good working environment and conditions.
Fear of lack of feedback from the employer
Not all companies provide feedback to everyone who has applied for a job. If a lot of time has passed since the submission of the application, and you still have not received a single message, do not be discouraged. Remember that company silence has nothing to do with your future. It is possible that another candidate was more suitable for this position, and it is quite possible that you will be the most suitable candidate for another vacancy.
Fear of not being able to "sell" yourself
Talking about yourself is a difficult task. Maybe you don't know your strengths and weaknesses. Or maybe you know well what you are capable of, but do not like to brag. In any case, we advise you to think about how you can "sell" yourself and interest the employer. Ask for advice from friends or colleagues you trust - it is possible that one of these people will be able to give advice on what you should pay attention to and what you should definitely tell your future employer about.
Fear of not getting a job offer
Sometimes there are situations when your resume and motivation letter were perfect and you did well in the interview. However, you didn't get the job offer you wanted. As difficult as it may be, you need to learn how to deal with rejection rather than taking it personally. Learn from your mistakes so that next time you will be the strongest of all candidates.
Fear of failing an interview
This is a fairly common fear, especially if you have worked at the same job for a long time and have not been interviewed for a long time. In this case, good preparation for the upcoming interview can help. In our Career Center, you can find many articles that provide interview preparation tips and other useful information.
Fear of not getting the desired salary
A dream job is more than just a good salary, otherwise it is not a dream job. However, for most people, pay is an equally important criterion. To understand your chances of getting your desired salary, find out what the average market salary is for a given position and set that as your main salary criterion.
Fear that change will be negative
If you didn't like your last job, it may make you fear that your job search will fail. No one wants to work in an unbearable job, so when looking for a new one, study employers and focus on those who care about their employees and are able to provide a good working environment and conditions.
Fear of lack of feedback from the employer
Not all companies provide feedback to everyone who has applied for a job. If a lot of time has passed since the submission of the application, and you still have not received a single message, do not be discouraged. Remember that company silence has nothing to do with your future. It is possible that another candidate was more suitable for this position, and it is quite possible that you will be the most suitable candidate for another vacancy.
Fear of not being able to "sell" yourself
Talking about yourself is a difficult task. Maybe you don't know your strengths and weaknesses. Or maybe you know well what you are capable of, but do not like to brag. In any case, we advise you to think about how you can "sell" yourself and interest the employer. Ask for advice from friends or colleagues you trust - it is possible that one of these people will be able to give advice on what you should pay attention to and what you should definitely tell your future employer about.