Is your 2020 job search vibe as outdated as the drawing of this cartoon?

And we thought 2017 was rough. What a horrific series of the least fun lucky-dip year we are currently having globally and it's only June (and that's speaking as one of the fortunate ones). So how to be heard online in 2020 in the midst of a pandemic?

I've noticed a plethora of expressions of frustration, of being overwhelmed with lack of return for huge effort from recent job-hunters and it is an unsettling time. Personally, having graduated from university to chirpily swan dive into the open-arms of the last recession and recently finding a new role in this climate, I know how the word "f.........rustration" doesn't cut it. With that being said, you definitely are as important as the cartoon's message, but could the way you're searching in 2020 also be due an update like that drawing? Time to hit refresh and BLOOM.

My advice to you is this. Playing it safe, might just be the most dangerous strategy of all and relationships are your greatest strength. Reach out to people. Know your audience, show them who YOU are, not by submitting 20 applications on several websites you are registered with daily. Send messages introducing yourself with personality, highlight that application you sent and build relationships with recruiters, ask alumni for help, go directly to people hiring on social media platforms and tell friends what you are looking for to expand your reach. Celebrate the smaller triumphs in the process. It is undoubtedly taking longer with social distancing, but trust this process and you will get there.

You do not know how close you are to your goal. Move forward like this is the last 5 metres of the race and someone is trying to steal your 1st place finish (or your last fudge brownie if that's more your bag). NOT TODAY. For one-to-one guidance message me directly.