It’s an unfortunate reality that we cannot rely on online job boards alone as a reliable, successful source to land a new role. If you’ve been applying online incessantly and not seeing results, let’s think about:
- Are they the right fit roles for your background?
- Do your materials represent your fit well?
- Have you been networking effectively to break into the company after you apply?
- Or most importantly, have you been devoting too much of your time to online applications?
So where else can you devote your time during your job search to efficiently land a fitting role?
Networking 50% ~ Online Applications 10% ~ Researching 10% ~ Events/Webinars 5% ~ Personal Branding 10% ~ Skill Development 5% ~ Reflection/Iteration 5% ~ Accountability, Mindset, and Self Care 5%
You want to think about all the ways that people can meet you (and thus understand your capabilities, value, fit, and potential), beyond just relying on being a resume in a digital pile of applications. Building your personal brand, participating in events, doing skill development activities, and directly networking with relevant professionals, are a few great ways to get your name out there.
Let’s dive in deeper to learn about what you should be doing in your job search, besides the online applications.
