We’ve all been in this situation at least once in our careers
You spend days upon days going through job ads, hours upon hours tweaking your resume to fit each position, preparing to attend countless interviews, and then… nothing. You’re back right at the beginning of the cycle, going through more job ads and wondering if you’ll ever get out of this loop. Chances are that right now, there’s something missing in your job search process. Maybe your resume isn’t ATS-friendly and never made it to a recruiter’s hands.
Or maybe you’re not looking for ads in the right places. Whatever it might be, we’ll teach you how to fix it with our essential job search tips! To make this an easier read, we split up the job search tips into 3 different categories for your convenience:
Job-Search Tips – Everything you need to know about the job-search process itself.
Resume Tips – A resume can make or break your job search. In this section, we’ll give you all the essential tips on making a convincing resume.
Interview Tips – Not a fan of interviews? At first, no one is! But with our interview tips, you’ll feel more confident than ever.
There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get right to it!
Job-Search Tips (To Help You Find The Right Job) Step one of the processes: scouting for opportunities.
Before you dive in and apply, you need to search for places where you, your skills, and your goals would fit.
Here’s what you need to keep in mind when job-searching:
1. Identify Your Career GoalsBefore beginning your job search, especially if you’re a recent graduate or you’re changing careers, you need to sort out your career goals and narrow down your search.
If you’re just looking for any random job, you won’t even know where to start your search from. Instead, ask yourself: What industry am I aiming for? What specific position? Do I have a dream job? If yes, what steps do I need to take in order to get there? Asking these questions will help you figure out what exactly it is that you’re looking for.
2. Dedicate Time to the SearchLooking for a job is not a part-time engagement or a weekend activity. You need to be constantly on the lookout. Schedule a number of hours/day or some specific days/week that you will dedicate to your job search and don’t stop until you have a few interviews lined up. Alternatively, you can also set a goal to apply for 10 – 20 jobs on a daily basis. If you do not have enough free time, you can use tools such as Indeed that automate your job application process by collecting millions of job postings, matching your profile, and applying on your behalf.
They do this in 3 easy steps:
- Upload your CV
- Define your job preferences
- Create one or more job searches (Indeed) Indeed will search for matches and alert you immediately Indeed CV will apply on your behalf.
3. Don’t Limit Your Search to Online Resources Social media has been revolutionary. As 73% of young adults, they claimed they found a job through a social media website. That’s a lot! However, it doesn’t mean you should close the door to other opportunities. Attend job fairs, reach out to hiring managers, or use a career counseling service. Nothing bad can come out of expanding opportunities and taking advantage of all job search options.
4. Make Networking Part of Your Everyday LifeSome positions get filled internally or through networking without ever being published. In fact, some experts say that between 70-85% of people found their jobs through networking, and it makes sense.
Companies are more likely to hire someone who comes with a recommendation from a trusted source than someone they found on the internet. Networking is becoming one of the most efficient ways to find a job and you should take advantage of that.
Get out there, have face-to-face conversations with people, build connections, and strengthen already existing ones. Make sure they know where you currently are professionally and where you aim to go and learn the same about them as well. Rather than a task, you should look at networking as a way of living.
5. Keep Yourself BusyWhile you’re looking for a job, you can invest some of your time in improving yourself. You can take an online course, volunteer, or do an internship related to the position/industry you are trying to get into. This will not only be a great way to expand your network of contacts, but it will also give you something new to add to your resume, and that’s always a plus.
6. Optimize Your LinkedIn ProfileApart from being a great platform for networking and connecting with other professionals, LinkedIn is also a key tool in searching for and finding a job.
Did you know that every 7 seconds, someone gets hired through LinkedIn? That’s crazy! So, what this means is that you should view your profile not only as a social media profile but also as a resume of a kind.
In the best-case scenario, you’ll have recruiters reaching out and inviting YOU for jobs, not the other way around! So, make sure to optimize your LinkedIn profile by Using a professional profile photo having the right headline and summaryKeeping it up to date with your education, work experiences, and skills.
7. Use Several Job-Search Websites There are a ton of job-search websites out there, so picking the right one can be a bit confusing.
Here are some of our favorites. Job-search websites for everyone:
- Indeed – Type in your job title keywords and location and poof, you’ll get thousands of different company career pages. You can also create your own profile.
- LinkedIn – View job listings based on location, seniority level, etc, AND network and connect with other professionals.
- Glassdoor – You can search for jobs based on job type, salary, range, and distance and also look at data for average salaries in a field or company.Job.com – After uploading your resume, the website uses artificial intelligence and automation to match you up with job opportunities.
- Monster – You can look for jobs based on keywords, location, etc.
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