Finding a new role after you just left your last job can be easy at times, but always remember to prepare an answer because you will certainly be asked for reasons why you did so. Here are tips on finding a brand new career if you think your current or previous one isn't the best for you, according to The Guardian.
1. Always be prepared to have answers to why you left your previous job.
"Write a response and internalise it so it sounds natural. There is nothing to be ashamed of with redundancy or leaving a job, but you don't want to invite questions. Something like: 'My last position was eliminated. I am looking for X.' Turn the conversation away from being made redundant, which you can't control, to what you want. Say it confidently and no one will inquire. Say it with fear and interviewers will ask more questions that you don't want to - and shouldn't have to - answer. So write out your response and practice out loud until it sounds natural. The more confidence, the better," the founder of The Interview Doctor, Katherine Burik, says.
2. In your cover letter, don't mention the reason why you left.
It's always important to keep your cover letter on a positive note.Use it as a tool where you can showcase the skills and services that you can offer instead of stating why you left your last job. Expanding the reasons for your departure from your previous company shall only be done during an interview.
3. Take a new, broader approach in your job hunting.
Focusing on your skills is good, but focusing on them too much can allow your other potentials to be unseen and might let you miss out on other options and opportunities that you can actually grow on. According to Burik, you should start by having a clear idea of what you want.
4. Take this time as a soul search or a time to find your purpose in life.
Always give yourself space when it comes to looking for a new job. Think about what you love doing and what you're really good at. The answers to those may just uncover some things that might be of immense help to your future career.
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