Job seekers need to spend 80% of their time in front of employed decision makers
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2025 6:42 am
Does applying to jobs online make you feel like you’re accomplishing a lot in your job search? Sure is easy to sit behind that computer screen and pass the day hitting the “apply” button. Unfortunately, that’s what everyone competing against you is already doing.
If you want to land fast, you have to be better. What you actually should be doing is networking- right now, with the right people. Nearly all of my clients will tell you one thing:
These are the people that will get you the job leads you want. They will introduce you cameroon whatsapp phone number to the influencers you need, or better yet, make an immediate decision on your employment candidacy. You know who the movers and shakers are in your network. Apply Step 1 (check your ego), and get in front of the old bosses, colleagues, neighbors, church members, college alumni, and social media connections that can make a difference.
“OK, so do I spend the other 20% of my time applying online?”
No. You spend that time communicating with more people: search firms, recruiters, job boards, LinkedIn groups, your outplacement team (the one you might be ignoring out of spite for your old employer), and more networking groups.
Yes, it may be awkward. Yes, it may be outside your comfort zone (I too hate asking people for help). But if you apply yourself, and ask these folks for advice, rather than help, you will land in faster. The end will justify the means.
Each week, spend 80% of your time in front of employed decision makers and 20% with search firm executives, recruiters and other in-transition folks.
If you want to land fast, you have to be better. What you actually should be doing is networking- right now, with the right people. Nearly all of my clients will tell you one thing:
These are the people that will get you the job leads you want. They will introduce you cameroon whatsapp phone number to the influencers you need, or better yet, make an immediate decision on your employment candidacy. You know who the movers and shakers are in your network. Apply Step 1 (check your ego), and get in front of the old bosses, colleagues, neighbors, church members, college alumni, and social media connections that can make a difference.
“OK, so do I spend the other 20% of my time applying online?”
No. You spend that time communicating with more people: search firms, recruiters, job boards, LinkedIn groups, your outplacement team (the one you might be ignoring out of spite for your old employer), and more networking groups.
Yes, it may be awkward. Yes, it may be outside your comfort zone (I too hate asking people for help). But if you apply yourself, and ask these folks for advice, rather than help, you will land in faster. The end will justify the means.
Each week, spend 80% of your time in front of employed decision makers and 20% with search firm executives, recruiters and other in-transition folks.