I've experienced, read, and heard client stories about the frustrations of finding a job when applying online. They sent hundreds of applications without replies and their confidence was
depleted.
I've talked with clients that took the first offer that came along (after an extended search). Now, they are sorry they didn't have other options and they're on the market again and ready to
change how they look for a job.
This time, they'll apply their strategic online networking skills and get referrals.
I'm presenting a free live webinar to show you how to get started on a different way to search for a job through referrals.
Take the 30 minutes (+15 Q&A) to learn the strategy
The Best Way to Career Search is Through Referrals
For those of you who detest "networking", I suggest, consider it's effectiveness over job boards: 85% of the jobs today are found through networking.
When you're willing to "put yourself out there", you meet incredible connections who will be your resources for a job change or help you excel and advance in your current position. When you approach business relationships with the mindset of being a mutual resource, networking works.
The right mindset and approach can "actually make it fun"---a real quote by one of our clients. So, make those referrals happen for yourself because the recruiting community and online job applications don't really care about how good you are and how bad you need that perfect job.
This article hones in on what's really going on when you
apply online. There are so many talented candidates that deserve to be considered but the online system is a hinderance.
Below is an article excerpt about the reality of applying online and why you miss out: "Seeking ninja" job descriptions can kill your application...
"...70 percent of résumés submitted via online job listings or uploaded to job boards are going to be screened by algorithms looking for keywords. “When you say ‘coding ninja,’ you’re not going to match against ‘java developer.’ If you say ‘spreadsheet guru,’ you’re going to miss the people with ‘Excel
expertise.’”
