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Get Your Next Job From The Comfort Of Your Desk

GET YOUR NEXT JOB FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR DESKYou have been at your current job for few years and life has never been simpler with a daily routine and a steady pay check month on month. But are you really happy with your current situation? Are you missing on new challenges or bored with the monotony that has crept into your life. This is a situation almost everyone faces in their careers on more than one occasions. These are the indicators that you need to find that next job that not only challenges you intellectually but also brings in those extra dollars for the next vacation or a new investment.<o:p></o:p> Here are 4 quick tips for you to start looking for that next great job discreetly without leaving the comfort of your home or work desk<o:p></o:p> Job Boards<o:p></o:p> Don’t just use them to apply for available jobs. While it is the easiest way to apply for a job, you run the risk of your resume getting lost in the pile of resumes that recruiters receive on a daily basis. Try and find out the recruiter who has posted these jobs so you can reach out to them directly with a cover note as a personalised touch. Use LinkedIn to connect with the recruiters incase their contact information is not listed.<o:p></o:p> Industry News<o:p></o:p> Start following the newsfeeds and updates of those dream companies that you have always wanted to work with. Not only are you constantly keeping an eye out for relevant jobs for you, but you also get more insights into that organization which could the edge between you and lesser informed candidates at the interviews. <o:p></o:p> The Ex Colleague Network<o:p></o:p> Look beyond the recruiters. It is likely that most of your ex colleagues have moved to other firms within the same industry and can be am important link to the hiring managers at their companies. It always helps to stay in touch with them occasionally as they are constantly looking to hire known resources and who would lose an opportunity to resume the water cooler talk with you. Do not forget, they also get richer with the employee referral policies. So maybe its not a favour you’re asking for after all.<o:p></o:p> LinkedIn<o:p></o:p> There is no better platform today than LinkedIn to network if you are looking for your new job. Almost all hiring managers and recruiters of major companies are all present on LinkedIn for you to connect with. Sharing posts related to your work or adding to the discussions started by these industry experts always helps you stand out and you are already in the virtual pipeline of experts these companies would like to hire. <o:p></o:p> While you’re at it, do not forget to activate the feature that let’s recruiters on LinkedIn know that you’re open to new opportunities.<o:p></o:p> Also, you don’t have to wait till a recruiter posts a job for you to apply to. Often, recruiters do not post all the jobs due to many reasons. Get connected with the recruiters of the organizations that you want to work with and reach out to them with your latest resume. You never know, you maybe the first candidate for that dream role when no one else has even heard of it.<o:p></o:p> Industry Events<o:p></o:p> Attending industry events is the real deal when it comes to networking. You have key decision makers and also recruiters under the same roof at most of the events. From actively participating in discussions to meeting and greeting potential employers is a tried and tested method of pitching yourself for future jobs with them. While this may not lead to a job immediately, your business card will definitely go into their rolodex when they are making calls for their next hire.<o:p></o:p>

Posted on 9/23/19

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