Why am I not getting a job?

Struggling to find a job? The global job market has been drastically affected by Covid-19. Except for a few sectors like Medical, Logistics, Online, Information Technology, and Freelancing, most industries are facing challenges. A US labor report survey indicates that 2.7 billion people worldwide might lose their jobs in the coming months. Securing employment has become incredibly difficult for many.

Even under normal conditions, finding a job can be challenging. Here are three reasons you might be having trouble securing employment and what you can do to address these issues.

1. Your CV is Not Getting Selected

2. Your Interview was Unsuccessful

3. Your CV is Not Reaching the Right Industry

Your CV is Not Getting Selected

Employers want to know if you can perform the job when they read your CV. If your CV lacks the skills and knowledge desired by prospective employers, it won't be shortlisted, regardless of how well it's written and structured.

Recruiters and hiring managers spend a maximum of 15 seconds assessing your CV's relevance, so it must make an immediate impact. CVs are a direct representation of you – who you are, what you do, how well you can handle job responsibilities, your passions, interests, achievements, and most importantly, why you are the best candidate for the job.

​Here are the top 8 tips to make your CV stand out.

Your Interview Was Unsuccessful 

The interview is scheduled, and you're excited! You want to make a great impression. You print and review your CV for any last-minute mistakes, locate the interview venue, and on the scheduled day, head out to meet the interviewer.

After 30 minutes, you finish the interview, feeling confident that the job is yours. You eagerly await a call for the next interview round. But then you receive an email stating that your interview was not successful, crushing your hopes. You feel upset, disappointed, and frustrated. You wonder how an interview you felt so confident about didn't go well. Was the interview biased, or was the company not right? Such negativity can affect your future interviews.

These are experiences many of us have had. I have faced them too, and I hear them from job seekers frequently. But there is a way to prevent this and reduce job rejections. Soon, you'll find the perfect job with your desired employer because of the impression you make. Here are the top reasons why you might not succeed in interviews.

Never assume you'll do well in an interview just because you work hard and perform well on the job.

Here are the main reasons you might not be making the cut.

Your CV is not reaching the right industry

Recruiters and hiring managers often prioritize candidates with experience in a similar industry or product-service background.

For example, if you're a Sales Engineer selling automobile spare parts and apply for a Sales Engineer position selling IT equipment, even if the "job description" and "title" match, candidates with experience in IT-related products or services may be preferred, leading to an unsuccessful application.

The best strategy is to apply to companies that are competitors of your current employer or operate in a similar industry. This increases your chances of being noticed and better prepares you for interviews. It also saves future employers training time and money, as it typically takes 3-6 months for a new employee to align with the company's team knowledge.

All the best. Stay positive and motivated because it's essential for survival!