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Hi Fishes,
Does Deloitte USI have any cool down period, if you apply and do not get any response from the company? I had previously applied in a role, but didn't hear back from them. So, I'm planning to try to apply via referral this time and I'm wondering if I should use the same e-mail ID or a different one! Deloitte USI
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It's been a rough go for recruiters and the employment market overall for the past couple years. It can certainly feel hopeless but there's one quote my partner shared with me that I come back to regularly:
No matter how good something is or how bad something is, nothing lasts forever.
The way I've navigated the challenge of the past 2-3 years is to focus a few key activities:
1. Training & Development - I take online courses, attend webinars and go to conferences all in an effort to continue building my skillset. This is great during slower periods of work.
2. Networking - I attend networking events for recruiters, HR professionals and those specific to the industry I work for to stay connected, build my network and continue learning. Staying connected is also super helpful should a RIF occur which happened to me a couple years ago. My network got me back to work quickly.
3. Log Off - the news cycle is exhausting. I pick one day each week for a digital detox. No news. No social media. No work. And I was fortunate to take a 1-week vacation earlier this year where I disconnected for the entire week, but I know that's not possible for everyone.
4 - Breath - It may sound overly simplistic, but I take a short walk every day to get some fresh air. No phone. I also exercise regularly and that certainly helps.
5- Phone a Friend - again, this may sound overly simplistic but when I'm at a low point, I have friends I reach out to help me get back to center. They don't work in this industry and I think that helps.
love this! love to chat sometime. i am a TA recruiter looking for new opportunities and I love to pick your brain on some things. I have been a recruiter since 2015 working for various industries including being a top performer for J.B. Hunt Transport.
I am beyond stressed out most of the time. I am constantly worried about being laid off and not being able to find another job. So this forces me to keep pushing myself at work to the point of burnout.