Things to Do While Waiting for the Perfect Job

Unfortunately, waiting is a large part of the job search experience and job hunting can be hard! Whether you finished your degree and you are looking for a great job or looking for an internship position, finding the ideal position can take longer than expected. While you wait to hear back from that place you applied to, you can always do some of these tips we’ve shared.

 

 

Keep applying

 

Keep progressing by continuing to apply to as many jobs as possible while waiting for a response from one.

 

Seek out contacts and referrals

 

Networking on LinkedIn, career events, and in any other way you can, might produce someone who will refer you for a promising job.

 

Follow up

 

Be polite and positive, but assertively and persistently call recruiters and hiring managers following an application, interview, or other contact. Express your interest confidently, not desperately, and look for ways to stand out from the crowd.

 

Work a temporary job (internship)

 

Getting a temporary job (even if low paying) can be a way to network, since co-workers who take a liking to you may be willing to refer you for open positions.