I have begun my new job search after only being in my current role for almost two years.

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February 11,2024 at 9:26PM UTC

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I have begun my new job search after only being in my current role for almost two years. My goal was to find a job for long haul however, after working my job and my director's role who went out on medical, I felt like I am not being compensated for what I am doing. After the director role was posted, I went for it as I was told that since I was doing my job and the director's job, I should get it. I did not get the director role. Are there any true ways to locate and apply for real jobs that exist? It seems as if every job board has the same jobs, and none are responding back. Thank You.

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AnonymousFebruary 11,2024 at 10:09PM UTC
Employers can be VERY shortsighted. It makes no sense to hire from outside when they have someone who has been doing both jobs. And yes, job boards can be a big waste of time- they "over-post" and get too many resumes then put the job "on hold". Reach out to those in your network and let them help you find your next opportunity, not some useless job board.
AnonymousFebruary 12,2024 at 12:04AM UTC
I would ficus effort on your networking. That is a reliable way to get the inside scoop l.
AnonymousFebruary 14,2024 at 5:43PM UTC
First things first, as a current employee who was in the role temporarily did you ask why you were not chosen? Find out if you can where you fell short and then you can take that knowledge and use it when you look elsewhere. While your ego might be bruised for not getting the role a simple conversation may unearth your value in the team and you can ask how you can get there and when you might be able to move up and advance your career with them. They should share that because your value is that they also do things to keep you and help you to grow. If your growth is truly stunted then it's time to look.
As for job openings posted externally, many companies do what I call post and pray. They post everywhere (if they are a large company they usually have the budget to do this) and then they filter through the applicants. Many companies stop looking at applicants after a few days because they get too many responses. Depending on their internal resources (talent teams/hiring manager/admins) who are doing the filtering you may or may not hear back. These days automation is the thing and often you only hear that they got your resume. You need to work your network. Speak to people that you know and who know your work and let them know you are looking. Stay top of mind by posting expertise and relevant helper stuff to your linkedin and share your knowledge. Then you will be seen as an openly visible expert in your field which makes you more desirable when looking.