3 Things Most Job Seekers Aren’t Doing That They Should
Looking for a new job can be frustrating. It can feel like a lot of effort for very little return. One of the first questions I ask people when they reach out to me is how many jobs they have applied for online. The second question is usually to ask them what else they did other than just apply online. Job seekers tend to focus more on how many applications they submit each day or week rather than on other things that could be more fruitful.
Here are 3 things I recommend all job seekers consider doing:
Reach out to the 5 people in your network who you think are the mostly likely to lead to your next job. Schedule a 10-minute phone call with each of them to bring them up-to-speed on where you’re at and ask for their advice. Hopefully this will lead to a job lead or introduction.
Look for recruiters in your industry and reach out to them to see if you fit the profile for any role they’re recruiting for. LinkedIn’s search functionality is the perfect place to find them. In most cases, they get paid when they fill a role so they’re happy to hear from you!
If you’re going to apply for a job, network with someone at the company to help your chances. This could be through a connection you already have or you could use LinkedIn to make a new connection.
Sometimes a small shift in your approach can lead to a big change in the outcome.
If you want more easy-to-implement advice to help you get hired faster, check out my book ($20) or online course ($50).