If you waved goodbye to a job this year, chances are you are part of the larger tsunami of job changes, now dubbed the “Great Resignation.”
Changing careers isn’t a bad thing, especially if you’ve realized you have outgrown your position, have a toxic work environment or perhaps your passions have simply changed. Sometimes the grass really is greener on the other side.
However, with this influx of quitting and hiring and quitting some more, how do you keep your head above water and come out on the other side of the Great Resignation with a new job that’s right for you?
We wanted that answer, too, which is why we asked an expert at one of the top job board sites around for some tips and tricks. Julia Pollak, Chief Economist at ZipRecruiter, was kind enough to lay it all out for us, answering career questions you may be too nervous to ask your boss about, but certainly need to know if you’re on the hunt for a new position during these crazy times.
What is the Great Resignation?
Really, the question is what is it and also why should you care? Well, if you are a job seeker right now, you should care quite a lot, as there are more job opportunities than ever before and your dream position could be among them.
“There are more than twice as many job postings on ZipRecruiter now than before the pandemic,” said Pollak. “With record-high numbers of workers quitting their jobs each month, the economy is generating large numbers of vacancies and white-hot demand for candidates.”
Record high, indeed, as according to The Society for Human Resource Management, more than 3.95 million people quit their jobs in 2021, beating out the previous record of 3.5 million in 2019.
But with new vacancies comes new opportunities, as Pollak said, and the demand is higher than ever for well-qualified candidates — such as yourself, perhaps.
“In a labor shortage like this one, where employers are struggling to attract and retain talent, you may have more leverage than you think. Apply far and wide so that you have multiple options, and don’t be afraid to negotiate your offer,” said Pollak.
How do I join in on the “Great Resignation” wave?
Quitting your job can be scary and intimidating, but is also a part of life in our growing and fast-paced world. During the “Great Resignation” many took this as the permission they needed to finally quit, but not before doing their research and proper preparation, we hope. Pollak outlined four steps, listed below, to consider when thinking about leaving a job, helping to ensure it is as painless a process as possible.
- Introspection: Think hard about what the ideal job for you would look like, what you really want, and what your deal-breakers are.
- Preparation: Create a job seeker profile on ZipRecruiter and upload your resume, so that employers who are looking for candidates with your skills and experience can find you.
- Research: Explore what’s out there. Don’t just restrict yourself to searching job sites like ZipRecruiter for particular job titles. Search for keywords that reflect your interests and passions, and the kinds of company characteristics and working conditions that make you thrive.
- Be responsive: Read your email alerts. Respond quickly when employers reach out. Be ready for success.
Using the above as your guide and your gut as the driving factor to know when quitting is the right move for you. Also, create a mental timeline and start your search early, so you can have a new position lined up before you need to give your two-weeks notice.
“It can sometimes take time to find a great match, and hiring processes can sometimes be slow, so it makes sense to start looking 3-4 months before your desired start date,” suggested Pollak.
Tips for how to win at the “Great Resignation” and score a new job
While no one can predict how each job interview will go in your future, there are some tips and tricks for how to best position yourself to employers during these unprecedented times. If your goal is to walk away from 2022 with a new job in hand and an old one in your rearview mirror, these tips are for you.
- Be positive: Framing yourself and your past experiences in a positive light can make all the difference. Even if you think your time off or a gap in a resume is a bad thing, flip the script and talk about all your skills, including soft skills you have have picked up while unemployed.
- Apply with speed: “When you receive alerts notifying you that relevant jobs have been posted, apply right away if the job is a good match,” said Pollak. “Speed matters. Employers often only look at applications received in the first week or two —especially now when many employers are short-staffed and have an urgent need.”
- Keep an open mind: Making sure to apply to jobs that you can see yourself working at is a must, but also don’t let what you think you know limit you. “One great thing about online job search technology is that it can recommend jobs to you that are a great match for your skills and experience, but that you may never have considered or even known about before,” said Pollak.
With these tips in your back pocket, a freshly updated resume and a new job board profile created, you can win at the “Great Resignation,” taking home the prize of a new job and peace of mind knowing you did your due diligence along the way.
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