Sorry to hear youāre struggling to find a job. The truth is, weāre living in a very difficult time and a lot of people are in the same position.
Letās take a quick look at the math…
The number of vacancies in Q2 dropped by 62.7% in comparison to 2019. The same research is also showing that the number of applications per vacancy has risen by 106% š±
Itās quite clear that the UK job market is fierce right now and itās likely to get even fiercer once the furlough scheme ends in October.
What this means is, youāre simply going to have to up your game with your job applications.
Simple Tips
š Turn on SonicJobs notifications to hear about the latest vacancies
š Make sure your SonicJobs profile is up to date!
š Make your CV public and subscribe for notifications on all job boards
š Apply for multiple jobs daily – the more the better!
š Tailor your CV and attach a cover letter to every application
š Update your LinkedIn profile and write āSeeking new opportunitiesā in your heading
š Contact companies that arenāt advertising via phone, email, LinkedIn
š After every application, try to call the hiring manager to let them know youāve applied!
Industries currently doing the most hiring:
š¢ Public Sector
š Social Care
š Driving
š Agriculture
š¤ NHS
šø Supermarkets
š¦ Warehousing
š„ IT and Digital Technology
š§ Cleaning
I know this is a frustrating and disheartening time, but just remember that youāre not in this alone and that we are with you.
The key is to keep being proactive and keep persevering! Every ānoā is one step closer to getting that āyesā! Iām rooting for youš±
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