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Interesting read in WSJ about the recent rise in the power of old fashioned human-centered networking to land jobs. From the article, "Who-you-know networking is back. As the number of job applicants has swelled in recent years, the key to landing a new position often turns on a personal connection that can pluck your résumé out of online obscurity and ensure it’s seen by a real person." https://lnkd.in/gwSdnwPz

I highly recommend Andrew LaCivita's content for anyone in (or considering) a career transition -- great advice on how to more effectively market yourself and the value you can bring to an organization. Visit the link in the post below to access his free job search mini-camp and the rest of his videos on YouTube. #jobsearch #interviewing #salarynegotiations

Back in 2017 when I was looking for my first job, I’d get roughly 1 screening call per week. Most of them wouldn't lead to an interview. Some would reject me because of my visa, others because of lack of experience, or not meeting the requirements. But these weren’t the rejections that would hurt the most. Often times a recruiter would call me and I’d have no idea: • what does this company do • when did I apply for this role • what was the exact role description I’d blow these opportunities just because I wasn’t tracking my applications. To avoid making the same mistakes, I’d strongly encourage you to check out Careerflow (link in comments) It’s an automated job tracker that’s integrated with all major Australian job boards. Ton of impressive features, but it’s their job search tracker that I find exceptionally valuable. Getting yourself noticed in the hiring process is hard as it is. We shouldn’t be blowing opportunities just because we aren't well organised.

Recent thoughts from the Job Hunt: 🎯 In the hunt for the job itself, are skills upon skills that need to be learned and understood. Since looking for a job I’ve had personal chats, read and watched guides online, I even attended a 3-week course! Every time I felt like I had figured something out, another thing would come up and show me just how much further my trek would be. After figuring out (or so I thought!) resumes, came cover letters, then interview skills, and oh so much more! 🔍 Many people say to start searching with a particular job or industry in mind, and when you’ve been searching for a while, it becomes really hard to stay focused. However, knowing what skills industries and professions are seeking, how they are worded, and how your current set of skills fit into that ecosystem, can really help you from applying for jobs that are actually way out of your wheelhouse. 🤔 Speaking of skills, I really wish I had been more diligent in recording the skills, instances, and milestones from previous jobs. Generally I thought I had been doing this, but never really thought to consider the processes that we used day-to-day, and how to measure the results that came out. This job hunt has taught me you need to be able to say what you did in the past, but also a way to measure or contextualize it. 2024 has been a big year of learning and striving for me. Thanks to those who shared kind words and your time with me along the way. Hoping to finish strong and step into the upcoming year with my best foot forward.

I once got 3 job offers in the same week. (After I'd been unemployed for a month) Here's how it happened: I left my previous job because I was churning and not learning. I was wasting so much time doing busy work that there wasn't time left for the skills I wanted to learn. The moment my time was freed up, I started studying. (Living purely on my savings) For over a month I kept studying and practicing the new skills non-stop. The second month of being unemployed, on top of studying and practicing, I started calling recruiters. For the 4 roles I applied for: • 1 required a phone interview. • 2 required an on-site interview. • 1 required a technical test and 2 on-site interviews. The last one looked a good match for what I wanted so I locked myself in my room and took the test. I didn't even have a decent laptop at the time. (I was using work's laptop previously) So I borrowed a notebook (no-one would lend me a decent machine) and downloaded the compiler. And threw myself to work. Then did the on-site interviews. 3 weeks later I got offered 3 of these roles. And I had the luxury to pick the one I wanted most. So the moral of this story is: Don't stop until you hit your goals. Despite anything that may come in your way and all the resistance you may face. Just. Keep. Going.

Ready to land your dream job? The job search game has changed! Here are three proven ways to boost your chances of success: 1️⃣ Apply via the company's Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to stay on their radar. 2️⃣ Submit your application within 72 hours of the job posting for a better chance of being seen. 3️⃣ Use your network - referrals are 4 times more likely to land you the job! Drop a comment with the strategy you're trying next! #careertips #jobseeker #reinventyourcareer

Hello everyone! We just want to take a moment and thank all of you for your continued support of the site! It was brought to our attention this week that many of you don’t know where to find the actual JOB BOARD! These posts we make every week are just the most recent blog updates with all of the roles added, but a comprehensive, searchable list can be found in the links in this post!! https://lnkd.in/g6k9gshS

Here is a great article and post that supports what I share with job seekers. It's critical to leverage your personal network BUT don't worry it's not as hard as you think. Networking is just one person, one conversation at a time. Connect with me to learn how! FREE 30-minute consultation. https://lnkd.in/gfEqjQ4E #job #getajob #getaninterview #amyscareerinsights

IT IS NEVER TOO LATE Easter disrupted our reporting. So today we have March and April's results to tell you. The stats have been collected (albeit delayed, but better late than never) 2️⃣ 1️⃣ job offers were made to ECJ members during March and followed by 1️⃣ 3️⃣ job offer being received in April and thus new workers have been created from the ECJ community Congratulations 🥂 to each and everyone of you who have now started, or eagerly awaiting your onboarding into your new roles. We are privileged to be a part of your job search journey. For all the Job Seekers out there, 🙏 please keep pushing and showing up. It really is never to late to start using LinkedIn and to change your job if it is making you unhappy and unfulfilled. Connect 🧩and reach out to Zoe MacAskill [Job Seeker Advice] afor advice support and teachings to get you back to work or in a new role! Don't forget to check out follow the The Job Search Playbook page too! Let’s get to work #jobadvice #findajob #jobsearch