{"id":17283,"date":"2023-02-27T17:15:54","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T10:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog?p=17283"},"modified":"2023-02-27T17:20:43","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T10:20:43","slug":"youre-doing-these-four-things-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/youre-doing-these-four-things-wrong","title":{"rendered":"Not Getting Hired? You&#8217;re Probably Doing These 4 Things Wrong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does this series of events sound familiar to you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have been applying to numerous jobs each day, then you get interviewed for a few positions. From that small pool of possibilities, you might be shortlisted for some, but after waiting for some time, they do not return with a job offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There can be a lot of reasons why you are having a hard time getting hired. More often than not, we look at external factors, such as the company or the recruiters themselves. But have you taken the time to look inside and ask yourself whether you are hirable or not?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, the reason why you don\u2019t get hired is because you need to resolve some issues first. Here are some areas where you can improve to increase your chance of getting hired.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfavorable mindset<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsure personal identity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unclear work-life boundaries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unattractive professional persona<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17290\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1003\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-1.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-1-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-1-768x237.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/youre-doing-these-four-things-wrong\/#Unfavorable_mindset\" title=\"Unfavorable mindset\">Unfavorable mindset<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/youre-doing-these-four-things-wrong\/#Unsure_personal_identity\" title=\"Unsure personal identity\">Unsure personal identity<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/youre-doing-these-four-things-wrong\/#Unclear_work-life_boundaries\" title=\"Unclear work-life boundaries\">Unclear work-life boundaries<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/youre-doing-these-four-things-wrong\/#Unattractive_professional_persona\" title=\"Unattractive professional persona\">Unattractive professional persona<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unfavorable_mindset\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Unfavorable mindset<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the issues which commonly hinder job seekers in getting hired is the perspective they have when it comes to the job seeking process. We get it \u2014 the process can be difficult, tedious, and overwhelming at times, causing you to adopt a pessimistic mindset as you go through it. Do not worry, though; you are not to blame for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite that, having an optimistic perspective can increase your chances of getting hired. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2016\/04\/optimists-are-better-at-finding-new-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016 article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Michelle Gielan in the Harvard Business Review mentions several reasons why <\/span><b>those who generally remain positive during the job search process are able to get hired more easily<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than their negative counterparts. According to the article, having a positive mindset can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prompt you to take positive action steps during tough times;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make you appear more capable and likable during an interview; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lead to a higher job engagement and satisfaction and lower burnout rate once you get hired.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it late for you to adopt a positive mindset? Of course, not! As Gielan said, our mindset is like a muscle that we can train for strengthening. Her research showed three tips that may help you<\/span><b> refocus your perspective and build optimism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cthinking of three new, specific things you\u2019re grateful for each day;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emailing a two-minute positive note to someone new every morning to praise or thank them; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spending a few minutes each day writing about the most meaningful moment from the past 24 hours.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17288\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1003\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-2.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-2-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-2-768x237.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unsure_personal_identity\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Unsure personal identity<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another possible reason why we are having a hard time getting hired is that we have not yet developed a strong sense of personal and professional identity. Knowing yourself means understanding your characteristics, capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. From childhood up until the present, we are continuously finding our identity through our life experiences and upbringing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may have a general idea of who we are, but <\/span><b>this does not mean that your personal identity will be automatically carried over to your professional self<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your sense of identity can be easily shaken once you enter the workforce due to unfamiliar environments and stressful situations. This is why it is important to not only know yourself, but to also embrace who you are. Being self-aware, open to constructive criticism, and confident are some of the ways you can develop your personal identity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get a hold of who you are personally, getting hired can become easier and you can start to develop your identity in the workplace as well. <\/span><b>This workplace identity will serve as your anchor to keep yourself committed in the next company you will be working for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, no matter what phenomenon happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17286\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1003\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-3.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-3-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-3-768x237.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unclear_work-life_boundaries\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Unclear work-life boundaries<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get hired, it is normal to wonder how much of your day you will allot for your work or if you are willing to go over time for important and urgent tasks, but have you pondered upon these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When can I do my hobby?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will I be able to get enough sleep?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will my weekends look like?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These questions will make you realize that having a job is not the only thing you should focus on in your life. <\/span><b>One thing that most job seekers (or even professionals already) forget when they prepare themselves for a job is the \u201clife\u201d aspect of a work-life balance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is especially true now that remote working is becoming the norm of the global workforce, where your shift schedule is slowly becoming a suggestion rather than a mandate and flexibility is often taken advantage of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you get hired, make sure that you <\/span><b>know when and where your personal and professional life starts and ends<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Having a strong sense of identity (both personal and workplace) will also help you determine when you need to say \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d in personal and professional matters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">READ MORE: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/blog\/practice-self-love-in-a-busy-workplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">REAL-ationship Advice: 5 Ways to Practice Self-Love in A Busy Workplace<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17284\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1003\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-4.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-4-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-24-Blog-Post_Point-4-768x237.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unattractive_professional_persona\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Unattractive professional persona<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly and maybe the most common (and obvious) reason why you are not getting hired \u2014 you might not be brushing up on your technicalities, making you look unattractive to recruiters and hiring managers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, all you need to do to easily get hired is to update your resume. Maybe you need work on your interview skills to get shortlisted more often. Attending webinars, workshops, or short courses can also help you gain new insights and necessary skills. All these things lead to making sure that <strong>the next recruiter who sees your application will consider you as the top candidate for the job you are applying for<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here in Kalibrr, we do not just offer you a place to look for job opportunities. At our very core is the desire to match the right people with the right job in the right company. This is why we also provide <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/kalibrr.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/live\/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=559581672747454\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">webinars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you increase your chances of getting hired with the perfect job in the company that also works for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you work on yourself, the job seeking process will not change\u2014it is still going to be tedious, difficult, and overwhelming. But with an optimistic mindset, a strong sense of personal and workplace identity, firm work-life boundaries, and an attractive professional persona, getting hired can become much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kalibrr is a recruitment technology company that aims to transform how candidates find jobs and how companies hire talent. Placing the candidate experience at the center of everything it does, we continue to attract the best talent from all over, with more than 5.5 million professionals and counting. Kalibrr ultimately connects these talents to companies in search of their next generation of leaders.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only end-to-end recruitment solutions provider in Southeast Asia, Kalibrr is headquartered in Makati, Philippines, with offices in San Francisco, California, and Jakarta, Indonesia. 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