Why is looking for a job so hard?

What makes it so hard?

Job seeking is difficult for individuals because you are selling yourself to your new boss! This means that when you are on the phone getting information, or in the interview, the rejection that you will potentially encounter is felt personally. No one likes rejection! Candidates are rightfully proud of what they know and bring to the table to the new potential employer!

The simple fact is that, as in many things, fit is important! One may have the skills necessary, and the personality, but they may not be the best fit for that organization, regardless of what it says in the ad!


Is there a way that it would be easier?

One of the reasons, working with a recruiter is good, from both the candidate and the client side, is that we, once we understand the client culture, are the ones that will find the best fit. This improves the chances for both the client and the candidate to find what they are looking for!

As a recruiter our job is to vette the resumes for the client, to make sure that 1) the skill set is there 2) that there is a personality fit. This saves the client time and money in interviewing for that position.

For the candidate we are doing the same thing, which reduces the likelihood of a negative interview (rejection). That's right, for both sides of the equation, we are doing the same thing: looking for fit!