Stop Chasing the Ideal Job Listing

You need a new approach if you constantly chase the ideal job listing!

You rarely win if your entire job search is based on applying for online listings. Why? The market is saturated with others using the exact same strategy.

Every day, I see someone on LinkedIn posting about the hundreds or even thousands of jobs they have applied to since their job search began. Job postings are not the only way to find a job and may be the slowest possible strategy. Below are some strategies to help you move beyond the traditional approach of waiting for the perfect job listing:

Innovative Job Search Strategies

Engage Directly with Companies

Identify companies that match your career goals.
Develop a target company list and visit their websites.
Select key decision-makers and create a tailored outreach strategy to engage them effectively.
Write focused emails clarifying how your skills and accomplishments match the company's needs.

Build a Strong Online Presence

Leverage LinkedIn to build an understanding of your career path and showcase your notable achievements.
As an executive resume writer who writes client LinkedIn profiles daily, I frequently see job seekers actively looking for new roles with incomplete LinkedIn profiles and no details under their positions. What a missed opportunity to showcase who you are! Complete your profile, share successes, and add your skills to each position.
To increase your visibility, engage genuinely with content relevant to your industry with insightful comments that add value.
Create your own content that fits your career path and demonstrates your expertise.

Network at Industry Events

Participate in conferences, webinars, and networking events to connect with industry peers and potential employers.
Devise your elevator pitch or branding statement to share with others at events.

Discover Freelance and Contract Opportunities

Leverage freelance or contract roles to showcase your skills and adaptability; even a contract role can lead to a permanent future role.
They serve as a bridge to full-time opportunities.

Conduct Informational Interviews

Meeting with people who provide insights into companies and industries will help you better understand the company and its current projects.
This can lead to job leads and referrals to roles that fit your skills and expertise.

Find Opportunities to Volunteer

Demonstrate your skills. You would be surprised to learn how many volunteers from prestigious companies want to showcase their community involvement. You may find a mentor for your next role.
I spent my early years working in administrative contracts with non-profits with many volunteers from top companies in the area. The networking opportunities abounded and built lifelong friendships based on common goals.

Are you ready for new job search strategies?

Take a moment to check out my package page and then schedule a call with me to learn more about how my transformative resume writing and career marketing strategies can impact your job search.