Hunter

Reading the title one would think that "hunter" would immediately relate to something to do with being in the woods and hunting for animals. What we don't realise is, every one of us a hunter in our own way.

Looking for a job - hunter

Wanting to buy new pairs of shoes - hunter

Flicking through television channels - hunter

Browsing on the internet - hunter

Looking for a place to dine - hunter

Trying to find a book in a library - hunter

Going for fishing - hunter

Finding a good spot to camp - hunter

Planning a trip - hunter

And the list could go on! Being in the situation of "hunting" for a job, my focus is going to be on that. 

Most of us get bogged down by the job hunting process. The general statement made is "hunting for a job is a full time job!" and trust me it sure is! Finding suitable job profiles, going through job postings, targeting resumes, preparing cover letters, formatting emails...the thought process and the dedication involved in just sending an application for a job is numerous! And obviously if one resume is noticed among a thousand others, the preparation for the interview/s, dress code, scripts...all the possible things to create a noodle wreck in one's brain. In this tedious, yet persistent process, I am sure we job "hunters" would become experts in preparing job descriptions and even screening candidates for that matter. 

Being in Canada and a "not so new" immigrant now, the process of job hunting has caught the best of me. But not once (and I firmly stand by it) have I ever doubted by capabilities! Why should I? It's the other person's loss! Someone will recognize the innate talent that we bring with us. We wouldn't be here otherwise. Having said that, we all should understand that there is an other side to the story as well.

What we "hunters" don't realize is that even the people looking for suitable candidates are "hunters" themselves! They must be receiving at least a hundred resumes a day. Imagine their state of mind when they are actually trying to sort out the best ones out of the better ones. I say "best out of the better" because we are all unique in our own way. No resume is bad! All resumes speak different languages. We just need to touch the right hunter with our specific language.

All I can say is that, I am glad I am the one hunting for a job and not the one hunting for a candidate! I'd rather wait in anticipation for an interview call than look for a "best fit" for the company I am working for.

All the best to all the "hunters" reading this! It will happen. It's just a matter of time and faith!