12 times Back to the Future was just like your job search

12 times Back to the Future was just like your job search by Michael Cheary Career advice? Where we’re going, we don’t need career advice…OK, we admit it. Jobseeking is never easy. No matter how many hours you spend slaving over your CV, and getting your pre-interview preparation sorted, there always seems to be something you’ve missed along the way. Sometimes all you want is to be able to go back, and do it all again… (see where we’re going with this?)To help make your experience that little bit easier (not to mention celebrate the Chicago Cubs’ imminent World Series win), here are 12 ways Back to the Future is just like  your job search:When you’re not sure whether you fit the job descriptionRock stars. Ninjas. Other seemingly relevant job titles.Job descriptions can be confusing at the best of times, without bringing business-related jargon into the equation. And don’t even get us started on Flux Capacitors…How a recruiter feels when you opt for application clichésEvery recruiter’s ideal hire is good workin g on their own and as part of a team, right?Unfortunately not. Remember: generic CVs = generic reactions. We know, it’s heavy.When you overexagerrate on your CVLittle white lies are one thing. But bending the truth on your CV will only ever end badly when it comes to the interview.Sorry Doc.When you forget to attach a cover letterDon’t do cover letters? In a recent survey, 40% of recruiters indicated that they wouldn’t even consider an application without a cover letter.Great Scott (etc.)Taking a brief nap from sorting your CVFriends don’t let friends write CVs tired.Power-napping for the win…Celebratory drinks when you’ve been offered an interviewWe’re talking milk, obviously.And were talking chocolate…When you rush your pre-interview preparationDon’t leave your outfit, and other pre-interview preparation, as an afterthought.And no, a life preserver is never acceptable. If only there was such a thing as self-lacing trainers…When you know a shortcut to get to the venueOK, so you don’t have a Delorean. But public transport is kind of the same thing, right?If in doubt, remember: hoverboards microscooters.When your interviewer gets your name wrongSo some people aren’t so good with names.To avoid awkward situations, always try and correct them as early as possible. And/or don’t let them see your waistband.When you say the wrong thing, and hope no-one noticesYou know when you try too hard to impress, and think you got away with that? Yeah, not so much. Just try and be yourself.Repeat after us: you are not their density.When you wing it, and completely get away with itSo sometimes ‘winging it’ works. And when it does, it feels glorious.Just ask Chuck Berry…When you nail everything, and land your dream jobIt’s like we always say, when you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything*.*Actual use of this phrase may varyFind a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features