Career advice? Where we’re going, we don’t need career advice…
OK, we admit it. Jobseeking is never easy. No matter how many hours you spend slaving over your CV, and getting your pre-interview preparation sorted, there always seems to be something you’ve missed along the way. Sometimes all you want is to be able to go back, and do it all again… (see where we’re going with this?)
To help make your experience that little bit easier (not to mention celebrate the Chicago Cubs’ imminent World Series win), here are 12 ways Back to the Future is just like your job search:
When you’re not sure whether you fit the job description
Rock stars. Ninjas. Other seemingly relevant job titles.
Job descriptions can be confusing at the best of times, without bringing business-related jargon into the equation. And don’t even get us started on Flux Capacitors…
How a recruiter feels when you opt for application clichés
Every recruiter’s ideal hire is good working on their own and as part of a team, right?
Unfortunately not. Remember: generic CVs = generic reactions. We know, it’s heavy.
When you overexagerrate on your CV
Little white lies are one thing. But bending the truth on your CV will only ever end badly when it comes to the interview.
Sorry Doc.
When you forget to attach a cover letter
Don’t do cover letters? In a recent survey, 40% of recruiters indicated that they wouldn’t even consider an application without a cover letter.
Great Scott (etc.)
Taking a brief nap from sorting your CV
Friends don’t let friends write CVs tired.
Power-napping for the win…
Celebratory drinks when you’ve been offered an interview
We’re talking milk, obviously.
And we’re talking chocolate…
When you rush your pre-interview preparation
Don’t leave your outfit, and other pre-interview preparation, as an afterthought.
And no, a life preserver is never acceptable. If only there was such a thing as self-lacing trainers…
When you know a shortcut to get to the venue
OK, so you don’t have a Delorean. But public transport is kind of the same thing, right?
If in doubt, remember: hoverboards > microscooters.
When your interviewer gets your name wrong
So some people aren’t so good with names.
To avoid awkward situations, always try and correct them as early as possible. And/or don’t let them see your waistband.
When you say the wrong thing, and hope no-one notices
You know when you try too hard to impress, and think you got away with that? Yeah, not so much. Just try and be yourself.
Repeat after us: you are not their density.
When you wing it, and completely get away with it
So sometimes ‘winging it’ works. And when it does, it feels glorious.
Just ask Chuck Berry…
When you nail everything, and land your dream job
It’s like we always say, when you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything*.
*Actual use of this phrase may vary
