Job-hunting in this economy is difficult. However, you can make it even more difficult by poorly allocating your time for job-hunting. If you want to succeed, you must be strategic in planning your career. You have to know exactly what you want, what you can offer and where you can find the best fit.
Sadly, this isn’t the case for most people who end up blindly searching and applying for any position they find online. According to climber.com, most job seekers spend over 50% of their time searching for positions posted online and then applying for those positions.
In a competitive job market, employers wouldn’t want to risk hiring a person who “kinda fits” a job opening. You must prove to them why you are the best person for the job. You won’t be able to show that if you just submit your resume to any position you find.
To improve your chances for success, you must devote your time more on networking and researching.
Networking has two important advantages. First, it allows you to tap the hidden job market. Many job-openings for mid-level positions or higher are not always advertised. Knowing these vacancies widens your options for spotting positions that is relevant to your work experience. Secondly, networking can get you referrals within the organizations you’re interested in.
You must also make it a habit to research the companies you want to apply for. Know the company’s culture, needs and expectations from employees. Once you know these things, you will be able to customize your resume to reflect what they want in a worker. This allows you to show why you are a “perfect fit” for the company.
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