Today On: CAREER GAP
Ever heard of the term "Career Gap" or wondering what it means for one to make a decision to leave their job to go pursue other intetests.....that is considered taking a career gap
What is Career Gap?
Career gap is the period of time spent away from your last job to pursue other interest or change of lifestyle.
Taking time off your job is another opportunity for you to learn new skills which may boost your soft skills that you can use in the future when you decide to back to the job market.
While there are varous reasons for one to take the gap, here are the most common reasons:
πΈFurthering your studies
πΈRaising children
πΈSabbatical
πΈTravelling
πΈTemporary illness
Many people struggle when it comes to gaining the confidence to apply for jobs when they are ready to go back to the market because of the gap.
So how do one best deal with the career gap when job searching?
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Be honest and upfront with it. Explain the gap so that you are always prepared
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Include the gap in your CV/resume
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Tailoring your CV for every role you are applying for increases your chances to succeed, the same way with your career gap. Align the skills you aquired during your gap years to roles you applying for
Dont let that gap stop you from applying!
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Ever heard of the term "Career Gap" or wondering what it means for one to make a decision to leave their job to go pursue other intetests.....that is considered taking a career gap
What is Career Gap?
Career gap is the period of time spent away from your last job to pursue other interest or change of lifestyle.
Taking time off your job is another opportunity for you to learn new skills which may boost your soft skills that you can use in the future when you decide to back to the job market.
While there are varous reasons for one to take the gap, here are the most common reasons:
πΈFurthering your studies
πΈRaising children
πΈSabbatical
πΈTravelling
πΈTemporary illness
Many people struggle when it comes to gaining the confidence to apply for jobs when they are ready to go back to the market because of the gap.
So how do one best deal with the career gap when job searching?
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Be honest and upfront with it. Explain the gap so that you are always prepared
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Include the gap in your CV/resume
π΄πππ ππ πππππππt
Tailoring your CV for every role you are applying for increases your chances to succeed, the same way with your career gap. Align the skills you aquired during your gap years to roles you applying for
Dont let that gap stop you from applying!
#careermatters #Getajobwithcareermatters #jobsearching #jobsearchingtips #jobsearchstrategy #jobhunting #jobhuntingtips #jobseeker #jobseekertips #careers #careergap #careergoals #careersuccess #Careerdevelopment #careercoaching #careercoach #jobs #hiring #recruitment #hr #cvrevamp #cvreview #CVwritingtips #resumewritingtips #resumerevamp
Job searching without having plan is like starting a business and start selling as the first step
Having a strategy not only guarantees a chance of you landing your dream job but it also eliminate the overwhelming feeling of dealing with multiple rejections at the beginning stages of your job search
Here is the 6 step process we use with our clients when developing their Job Search Strategy and made things simple for them and most importantly has transformed their mindset on how to job search like a pro π» SWIPE βΆβΆβΆ
Discount for the Specialized Job Mail and Placement (SJMP) is still ON. Get a job within 90 days
Send a DM via: https://wa.me/message/C4AXNKMHZKVVA1
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Having a strategy not only guarantees a chance of you landing your dream job but it also eliminate the overwhelming feeling of dealing with multiple rejections at the beginning stages of your job search
Here is the 6 step process we use with our clients when developing their Job Search Strategy and made things simple for them and most importantly has transformed their mindset on how to job search like a pro π» SWIPE βΆβΆβΆ
Discount for the Specialized Job Mail and Placement (SJMP) is still ON. Get a job within 90 days
Send a DM via: https://wa.me/message/C4AXNKMHZKVVA1
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At first glance, this looks funny but it really isn't!
Besides the fact that it's no longer really required to include references in your application unless asked, you never can really fully know what to expect of human beings o. Chai!
When last did you speak to that person you always put down as a referee?
Did you put down your university's HOD who has probably forgotten who you are?
Did you put down someone who's always too busy to check his emails or return unanswered calls?
Don't let your choice of reference be the reason you lose that job! Itβs Monday, go and remove the reference information on your CV now!
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Besides the fact that it's no longer really required to include references in your application unless asked, you never can really fully know what to expect of human beings o. Chai!
When last did you speak to that person you always put down as a referee?
Did you put down your university's HOD who has probably forgotten who you are?
Did you put down someone who's always too busy to check his emails or return unanswered calls?
Don't let your choice of reference be the reason you lose that job! Itβs Monday, go and remove the reference information on your CV now!
#CareerCoaching #CareerCoach #JobSearch #JobSeekers #CVTips #recruitment #mondaymotivation #careermattersng #careeradvice
We are intentional about your goals and everything you want to achieve. This is why we want to know, What is your dream job?
This will give us an idea on how we can step in to be of help to you.ππ½
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This will give us an idea on how we can step in to be of help to you.ππ½
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Figuring out what you want to do with your career is tough π°
With so many options and possibilities available, it is important to reflect on your career values, network and try lots of new things π
The Big Question:
What are you passionate about and what are you currently doing?
Share with us in the comments π
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With so many options and possibilities available, it is important to reflect on your career values, network and try lots of new things π
The Big Question:
What are you passionate about and what are you currently doing?
Share with us in the comments π
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#career #careers #careergoals #careercoach #careeradvice #careerchange #careercoaching #careermatters #careermattersng
May this be your week of testimony, a week you will get your desired job, long awaited contract, business breakthrough and opportunities π
Let no one stop you from your goals.
Go into your day with the mindset of giving all youβve got.
Wishing you a rewarding week. β₯οΈ
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Let no one stop you from your goals.
Go into your day with the mindset of giving all youβve got.
Wishing you a rewarding week. β₯οΈ
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The recruiter called saying you are invited to the next round of interviews. YAY! πβ
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β£π΅οΈ Time for the detective in you to shine. π΅οΈβ
Start researching! You'll want to look at:β
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1οΈβ£ Company cultureβ
Explore the company's careers site and website to figure out if you really want to work with them.β
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2οΈβ£ Company newsβ
Google is your friend here. Are there any news, company updates, financial information, industry information that you need to know?β
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3οΈβ£ Social Accountsβ
You will also want to look at their social accounts. What does the culture look like, how to they treat their employees, how do they respond to their customers? Also look at sites like Glassdoor and read employee reviews.β
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4οΈβ£ Salaryβ
You need to be clear on your salary expectations. Do your research and figure out the average salary for the position for someone with your years of experience. If you are considering relocation, sites like Numbeo will also help with the cost of living.β
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5οΈβ£ The interviewerβ
You will want to start on LinkedIn and then expand your search. How long have they been with the company, what questions will they possibly ask, do you have anything in common, do you have any common connections?β
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And if you got an upcoming interview. Kindly comment below for advice.
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β£π΅οΈ Time for the detective in you to shine. π΅οΈβ
Start researching! You'll want to look at:β
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1οΈβ£ Company cultureβ
Explore the company's careers site and website to figure out if you really want to work with them.β
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2οΈβ£ Company newsβ
Google is your friend here. Are there any news, company updates, financial information, industry information that you need to know?β
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π Did you find this helpful? If Yes, Like this post and follow @careermattersng for more tips π.
And if you got an upcoming interview. Kindly comment below for advice.
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Rejection is simply redirection.β
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Here are some of the possible reasons why you didn't get the job. β£As you can tell some depend on you, but others are outside of your control.β
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Take the employer's feedback and learn from it.β
Work on your presentation skills.β
Prepare better for your next interview.β
Research the company.β
Know your why.β
Target your resume.β
Work on your LinkedIn profile.β
Show confidence.β
Be kind and follow up.β
Network more.β
Understand the value you bring and learn how to communicate it.β
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You got this! πβ
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Take the employer's feedback and learn from it.β
Work on your presentation skills.β
Prepare better for your next interview.β
Research the company.β
Know your why.β
Target your resume.β
Work on your LinkedIn profile.β
Show confidence.β
Be kind and follow up.β
Network more.β
Understand the value you bring and learn how to communicate it.β
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You got this! πβ
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How To Decline a Job Interview- 3 Formats.
When you realize you are no longer interested in a job role and wish to discontinue the interview process, there are better ways of communicating with recruiting specialist or hiring managers than βghostingβ them on interview day.
Itβs not a crime to choose another offer or lose interest altogether. Remember you need to be professional and think of your personal brand.
There are 3 things to consider when you want to decline an interview, viz a viz :
ππ½Timing - Donβt wait till the day of interview to send decline mail or absolutely ignore appointment and not pick up calls.
ππ½Tone- Keep it respectful, simple and clear.
ππ½Detail- Let it be concise and short. No need to compare and state that you got a better offer or disparage the organization.
This is because you donβt want to shut the door to future opportunities.
Template 1-
Hello Xxx,
Trust this email meets you well?
I want to thank you and the team for giving me this great opportunity to interview at your esteemed organization.
However, i wish to inform you that i am unable to proceed further in my application with you because i recently realized that my career goals/ objectives no longer align with the job dynamics thus i must respectfully decline this(second) interview.
I appreciate your kind consideration and wish you the best of luck in your search.
Accept the assurances of my highest regard.
Thank you.
Name
Template 2:
Hello Xxx,
Thank you for finding my application worthy of consideration. I am indeed grateful for the time and opportunity granted during the interview sessions as i have gained some valuable insights.
However, i wish to inform you that i have accepted an offer from another organization and thus would like to withdraw my application for the job role.
I wish you all the best in your search and i hope i can keep in touch with your team if you do not mind.
Thank you once again.
Kind Regards
Name
Template 3.
Hello Xxx,
I am sincerely honoured to be considered for the role of xxx and i appreciate the time taken to review my application.
I am afraid that i must respectfully/ politely decline this interview and other subsequent ones as i am not looking to making any career moves at this time.
If you donβt mind, could i recommend a colleague that may be fit for the position. Do let me know if you are interested so i can happily pass along her/his contact details.
Thank you for reaching out and i wish you the best of luck in your search.
Best Regards
Name.
#interviews #careercoaching #consultingservices #recruitmentagencyinlagos #careermattersng
When you realize you are no longer interested in a job role and wish to discontinue the interview process, there are better ways of communicating with recruiting specialist or hiring managers than βghostingβ them on interview day.
Itβs not a crime to choose another offer or lose interest altogether. Remember you need to be professional and think of your personal brand.
There are 3 things to consider when you want to decline an interview, viz a viz :
ππ½Timing - Donβt wait till the day of interview to send decline mail or absolutely ignore appointment and not pick up calls.
ππ½Tone- Keep it respectful, simple and clear.
ππ½Detail- Let it be concise and short. No need to compare and state that you got a better offer or disparage the organization.
This is because you donβt want to shut the door to future opportunities.
Template 1-
Hello Xxx,
Trust this email meets you well?
I want to thank you and the team for giving me this great opportunity to interview at your esteemed organization.
However, i wish to inform you that i am unable to proceed further in my application with you because i recently realized that my career goals/ objectives no longer align with the job dynamics thus i must respectfully decline this(second) interview.
I appreciate your kind consideration and wish you the best of luck in your search.
Accept the assurances of my highest regard.
Thank you.
Name
Template 2:
Hello Xxx,
Thank you for finding my application worthy of consideration. I am indeed grateful for the time and opportunity granted during the interview sessions as i have gained some valuable insights.
However, i wish to inform you that i have accepted an offer from another organization and thus would like to withdraw my application for the job role.
I wish you all the best in your search and i hope i can keep in touch with your team if you do not mind.
Thank you once again.
Kind Regards
Name
Template 3.
Hello Xxx,
I am sincerely honoured to be considered for the role of xxx and i appreciate the time taken to review my application.
I am afraid that i must respectfully/ politely decline this interview and other subsequent ones as i am not looking to making any career moves at this time.
If you donβt mind, could i recommend a colleague that may be fit for the position. Do let me know if you are interested so i can happily pass along her/his contact details.
Thank you for reaching out and i wish you the best of luck in your search.
Best Regards
Name.
#interviews #careercoaching #consultingservices #recruitmentagencyinlagos #careermattersng