Job hunting is often a lengthy process. Applicants face a lot of rejection or even “ghosting” before finally landing a job.
Thus, here are a couple of reasons why people apply to multiple companies at the same time—and how to go about it the right way.
Need for Gainful Employment
Unemployment heightens stress and anxiety with each passing day.
How to pay the bills? Will there still be food on the table and a place to stay? What about the breadwinners in the Philippines who have other financial responsibilities?
As desperation mounts, unemployed people will apply to multiple companies so they’ll get hired faster.
Higher Chances of Landing a Job
If you don’t hear from one job, you still have a couple more applications in the pipeline. That’s one advantage when you apply to multiple companies.
Also, rejection won’t hurt as bad if you’ve got other pending applications.
Still, there are caveats you should watch out for:
Declining Job Offers
You may receive multiple job offers, but you can only accept one.
You can try to hold off and see if a better offer comes along, of course. However, this is a risky move, and you could end up with nothing.
Nonetheless, you can still try to negotiate before accepting a job offer.
Damaging Relationships With Potential Employers
Declining job offers are inevitable, especially after you’ve received several.
However, doing so can put your relationship with the companies at risk and make them hesitant to offer you a role in the future.
Further, accepting a job offer and then rejecting it at the last minute can reflect badly on you.
So, what is the right way to apply for multiple vacancies simultaneously?
Tailor Your Resume and Cover Letter
Make a good first impression by customizing your resume and cover letter for each application.
You can start with a template, and be sure to tailor each application according to what the company is looking for.
Consider the 80% Rule
Found a role you’re interested in but don’t tick off all the qualifications?
Go ahead and apply regardless!
If you meet at least 80% of the criteria listed in the job description, you still have a good chance of getting it.
Remember, there’s no perfect candidate. You can also always use the interview process as a chance to stand out from the rest.
Don’t Forget to Follow Up
Consider sending a follow-up email to the recruiter a week after submitting your application. That’s if you don’t hear from them by then, of course.
Doing so can leave a positive impression on your potential employer and keep you at the top of their list.
Keep Applying!
In all, applying to multiple companies can be a good thing. However, keep the aforementioned guidelines in mind and be polite in all your interactions.
You never know if or when your paths may cross in the future, so you don’t want to burn any bridges.
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