Most of the time, when recruiting, we tend to neglect people with professional experience but who have been unemployed for a long time. Indeed, this type of job seeker must be treated differently. For each of them, the reasons for inactivity vary. It can be: illness, childbirth, dismissal, marriage etc.
However, being unemployed for a long time does not make them incompetent, on the contrary they are BOSSERS. These job seekers should be aware of their status and know how to prepare for their job interview.
CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY THE BOSSORS
- Job schedule that does not always fit with household responsibilities or spouse's requirements.
- Difficulty finding a new job after dismissal / bad reputation (reference check)
- Difficulty in finding a new job due to loss of knowledge, physical disability or injury related to illness
- Demotivation after having applied for several months or years without success
THE WEAKNESSES OF BOSSORS
- Little professional experience for some and skills unsuited to the current needs of the job market
- Lack of knowledge in the composition of an application file
- The loss of certain skills or knowledge such as the use of software, office equipment and others.
- Bad personal career plan or lack of necessary skills and knowledge.
- Decreased self-confidence
STRENGTHS IN JOB SEARCH
- Professional experience for some
- Dedicated to work
- Ability to follow work instructions to the letter
- Ability to work under stress or multitask
- Ability to bring something new
- Control of procedures
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- junior positions
- The part time job
- Online / remote work
- Volunteer work
- Consultant / trainer
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