Job Search Hack:
IF you have a staffing recruiter reach out to you for a role that you are not interested in, take a look at their company site and see if there is something that you would be interested in pursuing and share! Instead of declining or not responding...take advantage of the connection!
Example:
"Thank you so much for reaching out about xyz opportunity. I would be more than happy to discuss opportunities available through your agency. When would be the best time we can connect?"
On this call:
Hear them out on the opportunity in question, as it may be a pleasant surprise.
IF not a good fit, transparently share your thoughts on what you are looking for and don't focus on why it won't work for you.
Lastly, share the opportunity(ies) that you found available through the agency that you are interested in and ask if they can assist. A win is a win for them. (And if not, be persistent and ask if they would be willing to make the introduction to the internal recruiter that is managing the opportunity...to be honest, they may not be happy but it's a 50/50 shot that they are a team player and willing to forward you along to a colleague.)
Browse recent posts
How many job boards are there?
There are over 25,000 job boards worldwide! ?
And yet, some folks will still tell you not to use them.
Their advice? “Skip job boards. Just…
0 Likes • 0 Comments
Does anyone want to share your experience finding a GOOD job that lasted years and years?
Not necessarily a dream job, but a job that paid well, treated you respectfully and allowed you to work with pride. Oh and have a true work life balance, so that you could raise your children and pursue interests in peace. I am looking for realistic life inspiration for myself!
1 Like • 8 Comments
I made a big career change in January with hopes of taking a step back to have a lower intensity job.
I joined without a boss and that role was filled in April. Things have gotten extremely intense since my boss joined and I haven’t hit the very aggressive goals, that honestly seem unrealistic. I took a huge paycut for this job, over 50% thinking it would be worth it for lower stress. But it actually fe…
1 Like • 5 Comments
The Perfect Resume Won't Save a Poor Job Strategy.
Yes, your resume matters, but it’s not the magic key. Too many job seekers spend weeks tweaking bullet points while ignoring the bigger picture: Are you applying to the right roles? Are you networking? Are you tailoring your applications?…
2 Likes • 0 Comments
Need some answers
I don't know what I am doing in my life right now. I have never been confused.
Let's start with my professional life. I have wanted to quit for so long, but there has been no job offer. Struggling every day.…
2 Likes • 4 Comments
? Truth time: Most resumes don’t stand out—and that’s exactly why so many job seekers get ghosted.
Your resume isn’t just a list of jobs. It’s your first impression, your pitch, your permission slip to get in the door.
After working with hundreds of job seekers, I’ve noticed a pattern: the best resumes aren’t just “well-written.” They’re strategi…
2 Likes • 1 Comment
Share your insight
Join an authentic community that helps women support each other at work. Share your professional experience or ask for advice — you can even post anonymously.
Comment deleted by user
Anonymous
I would be careful with this approach. Most outreach I have received starts out with something like, "After reviewing your [significant] skills ..." followed by a job title that points out they have not even looked at my resume or my profile on the job board. It is something like "remote customer service..." or "selling insurance/wealth management products remotely" when my profile and resume state I am looking for senior (director level or above) non-profit work, and my education and job history support it. There are too many scams preying on people desperate for remote work with a high-income potential (which in 99% of the cases are too good to be true) and scam people out of personal/private information (including banking information). Responding to the emails only acknowledges that 1) your email information is correct and you check it regularly, and 2) you are looking for a job. Some companies pay people to vet this type of information, so the scam could also be your email gets put on a list and sold to anyone who wants to send email offers (legitimate or not) to people looking for jobs. Your email box only fills up faster.
Only respond to emails from companies and positions you have applied to. If you receive an unsolicited "invitation to apply," ensure it is from a legitimate business address, not a "free" email like Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, AOL, or internet provider domain, and you have researched the company. Getting your name out there and networking is essential, but so is due diligence. Stay safe, ladies.
OLIVIA JOHNSON
Yes! Definitely agree. Be careful of scams. When doing job searches always Vet first! I always say if you even second guess it then don't engage. Some other things to look at to Vet:
Thanks for the add! This hack is only for legit Staffing Recruiters reaching out to share a job opportunity. Unfortunately quite a few legit Recruiters also don't read the entire resume, which is part of why the scams works but if from a legit recruiter, just having the connection for other opportunities is a great in.
Thanks again!
NPW
Great advice. Thanks for sharing the email scam tip.
Anonymous