Job Search Hacks for Better Results

Job Search Hacks for Better Results Job Search Hacks for Better Results 1 Try out some of these job search hacks for better results, time savings, and increased productivity! Treat your job search like a job. Ask anyone who’s been job hunting for a long time and they’ll probably tell you that searching for a job can feel like a job in and of itself. So make that work to your advantage by showing up for your job search every day like it is your real job. Wake up each morning with a positive attitude, eat well, and, most importantly, get dressed. (It can put you in the right frame of mind to find a job!) Dress like you’re getting ready for work, because in effect, you are. Create a master resume and cover letter. Although this task can initially be time-consuming, in the end, having a master  resume and cover letter can be a big time-saver. Create a resume that includes your most important and recent work experience, education, experience, and skills that you would need to impress a potential employer. Then, as you find jobs you’d like to apply for, all you need to do is tailor your master resume  to fit the job descriptions. The same goes for your cover letter, too. Write a strong cover letter that explains what type of job you’re looking for, how your past work experience and education makes you a solid candidate for the job, and then modify it for each job that you apply for. Bookmark your sites. Let’s say that you look at a variety of sites to help enhance your job search, such as LinkedIn and industry leaders’ Twitter profiles. In an effort to expedite your search, bookmark the sites that you use daily, and store your logins and passwords on your computer or phone. It can save you some time from having to log in and search those same sites. And be sure to stick to sites that are going to help you find a job- no social media surfing allowed- to maintain momentum in your job search. Read job listings well. Sure, your eyes can glaze over from scanning job listing after job listing. But not taking the time to read a job description well can cost you precious time and lost productivity. Remember, if you don’t fill out all of the criteria on a job application, your information could get rejected by an applicant tracking system. Again, spending a little more time crafting a quality application (including editing your cover letter and resume) could equal getting a call from a hiring manager to come in for an interview. Be choosy. When it comes to job searching, more isn’t always better. If you dash off 20 mediocre job applications each day, for example, chances are you might not hear back from an employer. A better alternative is to apply to positions that you really want, not ones that you feel half-heartedly about. If you’re excited about the job, your enthusiasm will shine through in your job application, which will impress potential employers. Don’t try to multitask. If you think that having multiple windows open while working on your resume and trying to talk to a recruiter all at the same time is a good idea, think again. Too often when people try to multitask, the things that they’re working on aren’t of the best quality. Job searching requires focus and effort, so you’ll get much better results if you pay attention to one task at a time- and complete it well- rather than trying to do too much. Make a list. Never underestimate the power of a list! For job seekers, a list can be your job search best friend. Not only can it keep you focused, but it can also give you a strong sense of accomplishment when you complete each item. But bear in mind a list only works when it has a few key components on it. When you put too many to do’s on your list, you’ll wind up feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. So think about two or three key tasks that you’d like to complete each day and write those down. By the end of the week, you’ll be amazed at your job search progress! Know someone looking for a job? Refer a friend to with this link- you’ll get a month free service and they’ll get 30% off!