Job Search Strategies

Overview

Develop effective strategies for finding and landing your next role.

Job Search Channels

Job Boards

Add content about Indeed, LinkedIn Jobs, industry-specific boards, and searching

Company Websites

Add content about direct applications, career pages, and targeted searching

Recruiters and Agencies

Add content about working with recruiters, staffing agencies, and placement

Hidden Job Market

Networking for Jobs

Add content about unadvertised positions, connections, and insider access

Cold Outreach

Add content about reaching out directly, informational interviews, and initiative

Social Media

Add content about Twitter, LinkedIn, and finding opportunities online

Application Strategy

Quality vs Quantity

Add content about targeted applications, customization, and strategic approach

Tracking Applications

Add content about spreadsheets, following up, and staying organized

Following Up

Add content about checking in, persistence, and professional follow-up

Career Transitions

Changing Industries

Add content about transferable skills, pivoting, and career changes

Career Breaks

Add content about explaining gaps, returning to work, and re-entry

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