Top Job Search Tips From Engenium Staffing
08/01/19 13:04 Filed in: Candidate Information
Looking for a new job is difficult.The job market is ruthless, filled with countless others competing for hundreds of positions that all seem the same. It’s difficult to know where to start. Do you go to LinkedIn or look in person? It always seems to make you hyper aware of your skills and shortcomings as you send what feels like a thousand resumes to jobs that never respond. As a staffing company, Engenium Staffing understands that conducting a job search is hard. We have talked to numerous candidates who are looking to progress their career and helped them achieve their goals. We have also talked to employers looking to fill difficult roles and understand what they want in employees. Therefore, here are our top tips when conducting a job search to make your career move a little easier.
To passively search for a new position, be sure to post an updated resume to every job board you are using. Most job boards will notify relevant employers of new/updated talent. After updating your resume or adding it to a new platform, you should start receiving emails from hiring managers interested in interviewing you.
Actively searching for a job involves using a search engine and plugging in keywords in order to find a desired position. Some platforms will recommend relevant roles. Depending on your situation you may want to adopt a sort of “spray and pray” method if you will. The worst result you can get is no answer, meaning there is no reason you shouldn’t send your resume to all of the relevant job openings available. Keep in mind to take your time on every application because rushing can make it look unattractive.
We recommend that you make sure your profile and resume is up to date and accurate. We have come across candidates who qualify for jobs, yet haven’t updated their resume since 2012. Hint: put “actively seeking” or “looking for” in your profile. Many recruiters or hiring managers go straight to profiles with that displayed as it shows you are an active candidate. Our resident digital marketers says, “Make sure to create as many job board profiles as possible. In order to best market yourself, you need to be on every major platform”.
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- Check with your network.
- Utilize job boards to your advantage.
To passively search for a new position, be sure to post an updated resume to every job board you are using. Most job boards will notify relevant employers of new/updated talent. After updating your resume or adding it to a new platform, you should start receiving emails from hiring managers interested in interviewing you.
Actively searching for a job involves using a search engine and plugging in keywords in order to find a desired position. Some platforms will recommend relevant roles. Depending on your situation you may want to adopt a sort of “spray and pray” method if you will. The worst result you can get is no answer, meaning there is no reason you shouldn’t send your resume to all of the relevant job openings available. Keep in mind to take your time on every application because rushing can make it look unattractive.
We recommend that you make sure your profile and resume is up to date and accurate. We have come across candidates who qualify for jobs, yet haven’t updated their resume since 2012. Hint: put “actively seeking” or “looking for” in your profile. Many recruiters or hiring managers go straight to profiles with that displayed as it shows you are an active candidate. Our resident digital marketers says, “Make sure to create as many job board profiles as possible. In order to best market yourself, you need to be on every major platform”.
- Formulate a plan for your search.
- Think outside of the box to contact employers.
- Your job when you don’t have a job is to search for a job.
- Be physically proactive when job searching.
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Searching for a job can be intimidating and at times exhausting. You don’t necessarily have to do it alone as mentioned previously. Our president, Jason Irving, advises, “Use a recruiter. They are your agent. They are often the mediator between the client and you. They are on your side and have your best interest in mind”. We hope that the tips we provided help you on your current or next job search. If you have other tips or feedback, feel free to email us at recruiter@engeniumstaffing.com.