Job searching is never fun. Back in the 70’s, here’s how it went down. You got dressed up, physically went into an establishment, asked if they were hiring and if so, you asked for an application. Then you took a seat and filled it out right then. Upon completion, you handed it back to the receptionist. Then you went to the next establishment and repeated the process. At the end of the day, you went home and waited for a call to your land line. After a couple of days, you went out and did it all again. It was physically exhausting, time consuming, and frustrating.
So now everything is online, which rocks. There are many platforms available to set up accounts, filling in the information once, and then simply click to apply. There is some modification necessary to tailor your resume to each separate position, but nothing like it used to be. All in all, I think this is a great system.
From a poll on my university site, I learned that the average time to find a job now is about six months. That’s kind of scary, and it takes some self discipline and coping skills to handle wait. There are limitations on geographic area even if you work remotely. If you are outside of the U.S., the best way to go is freelance, which is basically agreeing to work on a needed project and then, when it’s over, you get paid and start looking for more projects. Your life becomes a hustle, but you can take on as much or as little as you want. I think this will be the trend with globalization and the internet. Employers benefit from a world wide talent pool, and providers get cultural exposure.