Welcome back from the break! I hope you’re rested up and
ready to tackle a new semester.
I’m currently seeking for my first co-op work term (I’m in
the management program, remember?), and it’s not at all what I expected. Here
are a few points of thought for those of you who might be in the same boat, or
who might be looking for a summer job!
Two obstacles I seem to run into during the application
process:
1. Properly targeting
my resume and cover letter
I can’t stress how important this is. For those of you who
have taken a co-op work term prep course, you’ve heard this same song dozens of
time. Even if you haven’t heard of this before, now is a great time to learn!
Do not use one cover letter and resume for every single
job. Take a few minutes to read through the job description and identify
the skills the employer is looking for. Look at your own experiences, figure
out where you’ve demonstrated those skills, and focus on those in your resume
and cover letter. I assure you, you have a far greater chance of success if you
put in the extra few minutes to target your application and not just pass out a
generic one to as many employers as you can. Like they say: it’s quality, not
quantity.
2.
Rejection is a fact of life
It sucks, I know. I was terrified to send out my
first job application a few days ago because I don’t want the stream of
rejections to begin. A job might look like it’s perfect for you, and you may
target your application really well, and still end up without a call for an
interview. Rejections are bound to happen. Perhaps the organization just wasn’t
the right fit for you, who knows!
The important thing to remember is that getting
down after a few rejections won’t help you. Keep your chin up, and keep
applying. Don’t forget, applying for jobs is a job too. Don’t let
yourself slack at work!
If you ever feel like you need some guidance
with your application, book a critique appointment with our Peer Advisors on
the Intranet, or come into the office (AC213) and ask to make an appointment
with our Career Counsellors or our Employment Coach.
Good luck with everything you pursue!
-Farihah
1 comment:
Interesting topic! There are many job hunters are suffering from rejection this will going to be a big help for them to overcome rejection.
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