What ‘Love Actually’ Can Teach Us About the Job Search

As everyone who is anyone knows, Love Actually is the perfect movie to watch during the holiday season.

Little do viewers know, there are several important lessons–not just about love, but also about the job search, which, we could all use a little help with…

First of all, when you find the perfect job, you just know it.

But you have to make sure that your application really stands out.

You’ll need to weed out grammatical errors in your cover letter like bad holiday garnish.

Out, damn typo.

You’ll also need several copies of your resume printed out, just in case something like this happens…

Typical.

When an employer reaches out to schedule an interview, it’s the best feeling ever.

You da boss.

In the interview, always display your strengths.

In other words, the opposite of this.

Try and remain calm, cool and collected no matter what question comes your way.

Again, the opposite of this.

And definitely don’t ask the employer how the interview is going in the middle of the interview.Probably.

Most importantly, convince the employer that you really want this job.

Waiting for an employer to follow up after your interview is almost worse than waiting for your crush to text you back.Pretty much.

Especially when you realize that they’re probably interviewing tons of other candidates.

Noooooo!!

But after a week or so of this process, the employer reaches out again, and you realize they haven’t forgotten about you.

And when that offer letter finally appears in your inbox, you’ll feel as giddy as a newlywed.

Because, well, you crushed it. 

(Especially if you used WayUp ;)!)

Kema Christian-Taylor

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