If you are basing your campaign on responding to classifieds on Linkedin and internet, or counting on recruiters and old-fashioned networking, you will be missing out on fully 80% of the market.
Our webinar focuses on Job Search Best Practices. We look at the difference between “traditional” and “innovative” job search methods. The information is based on intensive, inter-disciplinary research, and is regularly updated.
Our job search systems are designed to accommodate the busy schedules of our clients, most of whom are hard- working, overburdened professionals who don’t have a great deal of time to spend on their job search campaigns.
a) Eight Sources of Job Leads (can you name them all?)
b) Improving your yield to Online Listings
c) Can Recruiters Help You?
d) Wasting time with Old-fashioned Networking
e) Reconnaissance – a better way to network
f) The Best Internet Search Methods (which are not what you think)
g) Directly Contacting Employers without Getting Rejected
h) Getting a Job Where You Want through Targeting
i) Maximizing your Social Media presence
j) Event “Spot Opportunity” Marketing—one of the least known but most effective and productive of all job search methods, and is a particular strength of Career Strategies.
Responding to classified ads, doing old-fashioned networking and relying on recruiters are the worst ways of doing a high-level job search. Successful job seekers combine strong personal branding with methods that increase their visibility and credibility. We have a Job Search Success System™ that gives job seekers more control over their searches and enables them to shorten their campaigns. There is no one single best way – a successful campaign involves a combination of several different methods.
Networking is highly over-rated. What we call “old-fashioned networking” is asking people you know if they know of any job leads for you. This hardly ever works. We teach a different form of networking that doesn’t impose on your friends, isn’t asking for job leads, and is extremely effective. Our approach gets people into the so-called hidden job market and into new positions more quickly.
Most searches take long because people rely on the Traditional Triad of Job Search: Classifieds, old fashioned networking and recruiters. An efficient campaign needs to be more proactive and use the same marketing techniques that businesses use to sell their products or services. Our Job Search Success System™ is based on proven, inter-disciplinary marketing techniques.
Yes. Tailoring your resume to each position is very important today; it can improve relevance and increase your chances of securing interviews. It takes work, but is the smart way to go.
LinkedIn is a valuable tool for learning about companies, making connections, becoming visible to hiring managers, and discovering career opportunities. Those who just use LinkedIn to find job postings are making a big mistake and barely touching on LinkedIn’s power.
Yes. Expert guidance helps job seekers avoid common mistakes, optimize their strategies, and navigate the job market more effectively.