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| Where Have You Applied and Interviewed? |
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Definition
| “I don’t want to give any specifics—I’m scared I’ll jinx it. As soon as I accept an offer, however, I’ll definitely let you know!” |
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| “How Long Have You Been Looking for a Job?” |
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| “I’ve been searching for a fair amount of time—I’d rather wait to find a great fit than rush into a job that’s not right for me.” |
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| “[Name] Just Got Hired at [Company]—You Should Try Applying There!” |
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Definition
| “Thanks so much for the suggestion! I’ll check it out” |
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“What Are You Doing Since You’re Not Working?” |
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Definition
“You know what they say about looking for a job: It’s a job in and of itself!”
Or, if you’ve got some awesome projects you’re working on:
“Apart from researching jobs, sending out applications, and interviewing—which I’ll tell ya, keeps me pretty busy—I’m also working on starting a blog.” |
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| “Do You Think You’re Being Too Picky?” |
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Definition
| “I think it’s really important to find a role and a company where I can do my best work. If that requires going on more interviews, I’m happy to do that.” |
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| “Well, I’m Sure Something Will Come Along Eventually.” |
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Definition
| “I’m confident something will! I’ve devoting lots of energy to the job hunt, and I know it’ll pay off. I appreciate your support.” |
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| “Hey, Thought You Might Want to Apply to This!” |
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Definition
If you’re interested in applying: “Thank you so much for thinking of me! This looks like a cool opportunity. I’m going to do a little more research into the company and position.”
If you’re not interested: “Thank you so much for thinking of me! While this looks like a fantastic opportunity, I’m [searching for a more marketing-intensive role/hoping to stay in Canton/looking for a smaller company/trying to transition to the tech industry].” |
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| “If Someone Offers You a Job, You Should Take It!” |
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Definition
| “I wish it was that simple. So, what did you think of he news about China? |
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| “Have You Thought About Going Back to School/Taking a Part-Time Job/Looking at Lower-Paid Jobs?” |
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| “I’m definitely still considering my options.” |
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