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.