Ways to Improve Your Job Search If It’s Going “Like Sh*t.”

Posted on July 31, 2022 under Job Search

How is your job search going?

“Like sh*t.” is what I often hear from new clients when I ask.

Does your job search suck too? Here’s five ways to improve your job search when it's going like sh*t.

Get clear on what you want BEFORE looking for jobs.

Decide what you expect from a company, what your non-negotiables are, & what you’re willing to be flexible with.

Have a badass Resume AND Cover Letter ready in your arsenal.

Don’t wait until you find a job listing to write these. You’ll be late to the party.

I recommend keeping a Cover Letter template and customizing it to each job application. Quick and efficient.

Make sure your resume will satisfy both the automated tracking system and HR.

Sign up for notifications on LinkedIn when new jobs based on your criteria are listed.

Be among the first to apply. Don’t procrastinate.

Network! Who do you know that has an ‘in’ at the companies you are applying for? Ask for an introduction.

If you don’t know anyone, find out who the hiring managers are and connect with them on LinkedIn.

Reading their profiles and content will clue you into what they want in a candidate.

Add that to your resume. (Your skills, not that you LinkedIn stalked them).

Last, do some hiring yourself! Hiring a good career coach will transform your experience and results.

– Kelley Joyce, MBA, CPC

Kelley is a career development coach who is dedicated to helping people discover their career path and land their dream jobs. Kelley and her partner Josh live in New York City from which she has served hundreds of professionals across the U.S., U.K., and Australia since 2012 to radically change their relationship with work.

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