The 5 Basic Job Search Skills

Finding a new job is a massive undertaking that can consume a lot of time and effort for job seekers. The job search process itself is like a project with a beginning and an end that has many phases and tasks to complete such as finding available job openings, updating resumes and cover letters, interviewing, performing follow-up, and more. With all the work to be done to find their next career opportunity, job seekers need the right set of job hunt skills to survive during the multifaceted job search process.

1. Courage: Mental strength to persevere and withstand fear or difficulty

2. Focus: Dedicated attention to an interest or an activity

3. Organization: Arrangements in a coherent, systematized form

4. Instincts: A natural or intuitive way of acting or thinking

5. Kindness: The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Choosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor from

via Job Hunt Skills You Need to Survive – Simply Hired Blog.