Listen: 175: What to do INSTEAD of Applying to Jobs Online by Answer the Call | Christian Career Coaching
Takeaways
- Prioritize Outreach Over Applications: Focus on generating conversations with potential employers rather than solely applying for jobs. This can increase your chances of being noticed.
- Engage with Senior Leaders: Reach out to senior leaders, hiring managers, and recruiters before applying to jobs. This proactive approach can lead to direct invitations for interviews.
- Utilize LinkedIn Effectively: Use LinkedIn’s search features to find individuals who are hiring for your desired role. Search for job titles and filter for those who mention hiring in their profiles.
- Leverage Job Boards: After finding a job posting, identify the hiring manager by searching the company’s LinkedIn page. Send them a personalized message highlighting your relevant experience.
- Join Professional Groups: Look for user groups related to your industry on platforms like Slack, Discord, or Facebook. Engage with members and seek referrals or job leads.
- Reconnect with Personal Connections: Reach out to past colleagues, managers, or alumni from your university. Update them on your job search and ask for any connections or advice.
- Connect with Random Leaders: Reach out to leaders in your desired field or at your dream companies. Use a respectful and genuine approach to ask for advice or express interest in potential opportunities.
- Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile: Ensure your LinkedIn profile is active and well-optimized. Engage with content, build connections, and showcase your expertise to enhance credibility.
- Be Proactive and Persistent: Send out multiple outreach messages weekly, aiming for 5-10 per company. Consistency increases your chances of receiving responses.
- Prepare for Conversations: When reaching out, be honest about your job search challenges and ask for insights on what makes a strong candidate in your field.
Outline
Introduction
- Welcome back to another episode of Answer the Call
- Focus on underutilized job search techniques
- Goal: Reduce time to hire and number of applications
Importance of Networking
- People hire those they know, like, and trust
- Building rapport can happen through respectful outreach
- Recruiters may overlook candidates in large applicant pools
Outreach vs. Traditional Applications
- Encouragement to generate conversations through outreach
- Benefits of reaching out to senior leaders, hiring managers, and recruiters before applying
- Potential to skip formal application if a conversation leads to an interview
Reasons for Proactive Outreach
- Teams may have candidates in mind before posting jobs
- Proactive outreach can position you as a preferred candidate
- “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”
Statistical Evidence
- 63% of job seekers apply to over 337 jobs before landing one
- Outreach increases chances of landing interviews by 4 to 10 times
Five Outreach Groups
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People Posting Jobs on LinkedIn
- Search for desired roles and filter for hiring posts
- Engage with hiring managers and employees posting job openings
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Contacts Associated with Desired Jobs
- Use job descriptions to identify hiring managers
- Reach out with a tailored message highlighting relevant experience
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User Groups for Desired Industry/Role
- Join professional groups on platforms like Slack, LinkedIn, or Facebook
- Engage with members and seek referrals
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Personal Connections
- Reach out to past colleagues, managers, and alumni
- Update them on job search and ask for connections or advice
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Random Leaders
- Connect with leaders in desired companies or functions
- Use a personalized message to seek advice and express interest
Tips for Effective Outreach
- Optimize LinkedIn profile and increase connections
- Be active on LinkedIn to enhance credibility
- Personalize messages to show genuine interest and vulnerability
Conclusion
- Importance of proactive outreach in job search
- Encouragement to schedule a career strategy session for personalized guidance
- Reminder of available resources at thecalledcareer.com
Call to Action
- Visit thecalledcareer.com for free resources and coaching services
- Join the program for comprehensive support in job search and career development