What do you recommend as the best way to conduct a job search?

4 Comments

1. AnonymousMarch 9,2023 at 10:10PM UTC

   I suggest following companies you have an interest in, then search for people you would like to connect with at these companies, maybe a mutual connection could provide an introduction.

   Let them know you follow the company and would like to chat over coffee, your treat. People are more receptive to casual meetings where they get something out of it. Ask them questions about their experience there and share what roles you are looking for. You can ask at that time, or at another time for an introduction to decision makers for roles that they have advertised. Make sure to keep conversations going with them.

2. G-E. Runge/#opentoworkMarch 10,2023 at 12:36AM UTC

   Based on the search results, it appears that staffing agencies play an important role (don't forget them) in the workforce and employment industry.
   They can be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and assigning temporary workers to client companies. Which can also jumpstart things as well.

3. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMarch 10,2023 at 3:15AM UTC

   Networking is great. Referrals are awesome. But applying works too. Virtually ALL of the positions I've filled in the last 18 months have been from people who either applied or who I sourced. One was a referral. Every company had a referral bonus program and I also ask for referrals.

   If companies were able to fill the majority of their positions by networking, they would not need to employ the teams of recruiters and sourcers and outside agencies who spend all day, every day working to fill their positions.

   What do you do? Are you currently working?

   What have you done so far in your job search? Where do you have your resume posted? How often are you updating those profiles?

   Is your LinkedIn profile filled out and up to snuff? Do you have the green “open to work” banner on your LI profile and the other “open to work” indicator that recruiters with a LinkedIn Recruiter license can see?

   Are there specialty job sites you could be using? Do you have a degree? If so, are you utilizing the University's job site or alumni network?

   If you are hiring a coach, please do your due diligence. Carefully, check their background. Do they have relevant experience? If they're a job coach, do they have experience working as a recruiter (your initial target audience) or are they someone who got themselves a job and fancies themselves an expert now.

   Red flag for me is someone who tries to make you sign a non-disparagement agreement.

   If you're hiring someone to re-write your resume, are they going to be re-writing it themselves or farming it out to someone else to re-write. How much work are they going to put in to get to know you and what you want/need? Or are they going to "re-write" your resume with a template you could get yourself for free on the internet.

   There's tons of info on LinkedIn.

   If you're looking for a referral, depending on what you do, I may have someone, you can message me.

   Please let me know if you have any questions.

4. Annetta MosesMarch 11,2023 at 1:53AM UTC

   If you went to college, consider contacting your school to see if they offer job search support. Some colleges will give resumes reviews and mock interviews.

   Good luck.