The job search can be tough. The clock is ticking, money is tight and all you want is the chance to exercise your professional skills in a supportive environment. Meanwhile, you can’t help but be concerned that the best job postings are just beyond your reach – and so is the bright future they provide.
If the job search is feeling more like a burden than an opportunity, here are several ways to reduce stress and improve your chances of finding your dream job:
- Get organized. Schedule a block of time each day to work on your job search. For instance, you may choose to set aside mornings for this project, or to work on your job search every day after lunch. Create a work space you can return to daily, or pack all your job-search materials into a single bag or box for transport to your preferred work space, such as a local library. Create a spreadsheet or similar method for tracking your applications and each point of contact with a prospective employer.
- Network effectively. If “networking events” in which you hand out business cards to relative strangers sound stressful and futile, you’re not alone. Network more effectively by setting aside one day a week to meet with a professional or personal contact. Grab lunch together, go out for coffee, or simply take a walk together. Use the time to reconnect and to talk about what you’re looking for in a new position and employer. You’ll strengthen your connections and you might turn up an unexpected lead that results in a great new job.
- Partner with a specialist recruiter. A recruiter who focuses on placing legal support professionals in your city or region has a deep working knowledge of the very organizations and positions you wish to target. By working with a specialist recruiter, you gain a powerful ally. Your recruiter can give you the “inside scoop” on jobs, employers, and more.
At Kent Legal, our recruiters specialize in helping legal support professionals connect with available positions and great organizations in the Toronto area. Contact us today to learn more.
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