I am not aware of any scientific cases of spiders starving to death, which is quite amazing when you consider their main food sources possess abilities that most of them don’t — like, for instance, the ability to fly. Spiders are fast and some can even jump, but I’m not aware of any that are equipped with wings.
I am personally not a fan of these creepy creatures, but I must admit, if one ever wanted a lesson in survival, the spider provides a great example. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that our caveman ancestors took one look at a web after unsuccessfully chasing a Tyrannosaurus Rex through the jungle all week and thought to himself,”Hmmm!” And the trap was born.
Of course, building a web or a trap is one thing, but putting it where it will catch the intended prey is the real genius. Spiders always put their webs in areas that are most likely to be frequented by their food source of choice, and where I am most likely to run into them face-first. (I’ve long been suspicious of prankster spiders that place webs in locations certain to produce an arm-flailing-hair-messing-face-rubbing-trip-down-the-stairs-backward-dance. I can only imagine their delight while they slap each other on the back and laugh as they head off to do other spider stuff.)
What does any of this have to do with your job search? Plenty!
Like the arachnid, you must ensure you are setting your trap where it will do the most good. Garner the most hits. Feed your job search appetite, if you will.
Also, your web should be properly designed. You never see a spider spin out one long silken thread in a straight line, and if you do, he will most likely be a very skinny spider. For the spider knows his web must be multi-dimensional if he hopes to eat.The same is true for your successful job search. A well written resume alone is a mighty thread, however, layering it with a good cover letter, biography, LinkedIn profile and other important career documents give it width and breadth.
If your web isn’t catching enough attention lately, you may want to consider the services of a professional weaver.
Good luck and happy hunting.
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