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Job Search Tip - Do not take job posting as being 100% accurate

  Job Search Tip - Do not take job posting as being 100% accurate

One of the biggest mistakes job candidates make is disqualifying themselves because they do not meet EVERY requirement in the job description. While certain requirements truly do matter, many qualifications are more of a "wish list" than a mandatory qualification.

Key point - if you can demonstrate that you have the experience and wherewithal to do the job, then apply without hesitation.

Job Boards / Networking / Recruiters

 Job Boards / Networking / Recruiters

Don't limit your search to online job boards - you will be lucky to get a 3% response (not interviews, just a response). 

Don't limit your search to recruiters - they work for someone else, not you and you will be lucky to get a 3-5% hit rate. Besides, they only have a very limited number of jobs within their portfolio.

Instead of dedicating time to inefficient channels, try networking instead. Connect with people in your field, attend industry events, and leverage your personal and professional connections. Networking can lead to valuable leads and opportunities that may not be advertised publicly (AKA - the hidden job market).

If you do not understand the term "hidden job market", send me a private message. 

NETWORKING - Via LinkedIn - Prioritizing Contacts

 NETWORKING

Here is a good way to look at your LINKEDIN network (as related to any job search). The percentages are arbitrary but you will get the idea:

75% of them are PERIPHERL. I have ran into these people once or twice but really didn't have the time to maintain the relationship.

20% of them are STRONG and you should have no issue letting them know that you are looking for new opportunities. You have had frequent interaction and have established a good relationship.

5% of them are SUPREME. This is reserved for people who are valued colleagues, but good friends and mentors.

Reassess Your Network:

 Reassess Your Network:

As your career grows, your existing network needs to expand / be tweaked, esp. if you are relocating, considering a career transition or have switched industries (not position type). You need to periodically assess your network, your goals and alliances in order to leverage your network better, whether it be for jobs, partnerships, vendor relations, etc. 

Random Networking Statistics:

 Random Networking Statistics:

1. 80% of professionals consider networking important to career success.

2. Only 6% of all job applications are submitted with referrals, yet they are responsible for 37% of all hires.

3. 89% of hiring managers say referrals are important when filling a vacancy.

Network as aggressively as possible

 Network as aggressively as possible

For every online job application you submit, you can bet there are numerous other candidates doing the same. To give yourself an edge, try networking your way into a new role. If there's a company you want to work for, reach out to your contacts on social media or sites like LinkedIn and aim to get connected to a current employee who can potentially put your resume in front of a hiring manager.

Similarly, putting the word out you're seeking a new job could prompt people in your network to inform you of different opportunities. That could spare you countless hours of searching for jobs online.

While looking for a job can be time-consuming and challenging, now's a good time to be doing it based on the number of positions available. Use these tips to make the process of finding a job easier. With any luck, you'll soon be on your way to a great offer -- and a better job.

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Tap your network to escape the resume pile! - Think of this as NETWORKING 101.

 Tap your network to escape the resume pile! - Think of this as NETWORKING 101.

59% of the unemployed respondents to the Robert Half survey reported that “too many applicants and competition for positions” was the top obstacle in their current job search.

When a company is besieged by unsolicited applications, it’s just law of numbers that some candidates will be overlooked. Instead, if you have a colleague, friend (or even an acquaintance) share your resume with the recruiter or hiring manager, you escape the resume pile and get a longer look.

If you don’t have anyone who can introduce you, make your own introduction by connecting to the hiring manager or team on LinkedIn. If you can’t find specific people at the company, network in the broader industry via conferences and professional associations to find someone who may know someone.

Networking on LinkedIn -

 Networking on LinkedIn -

1. Build a clean, easy to read profile with success stories.

2. Comment on others posts, congratulate them on their successes / promotions, new opportunities.

3. Follow people who are in positions of influence, those that have published articles of interests.

4. Any direct messages that you send, keep it short, specific and provide context.

5. Be consistent - "one shots" do not work

6. If you are attending an event (virtual / onsight), let contacts know you will be there, make a list of people you wish to speak with and be organized with targeted questions and topics to discuss.

Job Boards - Inefficient use of time.

 Job Boards - Inefficient use of time.

Dedicating more than 5% of your precious time to the job boards is a waste of time. That is proven to be true. The volume of resumes is incredibly high and getting through the ATS, let alone getting a call back is a very low percentage.

In short, and anybody who has followed me / worked with me know my opinion on job search.

1. The best jobs are not posted. You have to NETWORK to find the best jobs. Networking is not easy. This week, I will post networking tips that will help you find the great opportunity that you seek.

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