It is a problem that is prevalent and something most job seekers face, without realising it, namely applying for a job, when it is a complete waste of their time. So, in this article, I’m going to share the tell-tale signs of when you need to step back, investigate, reconsider, or not bother applying for a job.  Why?

1. Your sanity demands it (there is only so many job rejections you can take); and
2. Job-hunting is time consuming enough, with each individual application taking anywhere from 40 minutes to 2 days if applying for a government job. So, you need to stop wasting time on job applications that won’t result in a job interview.

Tell-tale sign #1 Ageism

If specific language geared for young people is used in the job advertisement and you are hitting the 40 years mark, you should reconsider whether it is worth applying for the job.

Are you effectively begging for a job? Stop these habits

Job-hunting turns rationale, highly qualified people into desperate and ravenous zombies. Think this is far fetched? Then think again. We explain why so many job seekers come across as desperate and begging for a job, without even realising it.

It might seem counter intuitive, but telling the world that you are looking for a new job is the last thing you should do. Why?

You will come across as desperate and the last thing employers and recruiters want to do, is hire someone that is desperate.

I know things can be really tough out there, I totally get it. But in order to win in this game, you need to ensure that you don’t come across as desperate. So please stop the following when looking for a job: