How to… get back into the job market
Getting your CV and covering letter right is the first step — and rejection isn’t failure
25 July 2020 - 05:05
Many people have lost their jobs as companies have been forced to retrench due to the Covid-19 lockdown, but it is important to remain positive as you search for work.
Fred Razak, chief trading strategist at CM Trading, says that when looking for work you are likely to face rejection, but don’t give up. “If you’re in the job market, the most important thing to remember is that rejection does not mean failure. It should be treated as an opportunity to learn and perhaps approach the next application differently.”..
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