What do you do if you want to stay ahead of the curve in job search strategies?

To consider other social media platforms, consider Reddit and join communities based on your field of expertise, so you can learn from other members and share your expertise, as well. Apart from that, you can consider GitHub ( if you are a software developer), Behance ( if designer), or even consider creating your own portfolio website, especially utilizing WordPress. There are many ways to avail tech opportunities for your job search.

Heavy resume customization is more effective than sending more resumes. When you apply with the same, or minimally customized resume (only tweaked), you're not giving yourself a chance to match many criteria. This is a common mistake candidates make that slows their search.

Start with LI, but think about other forums where your peers hang out Research the terminology other businesses you would like to work for use for your role profile, then work those key words into your CV Follow companies and engage and interact with their content (make sure your LI profile is tickety boo first) Spiderweb out - who are their competitors, suppliers, customers etc

To stay ahead in job search, keep learning about new strategies. Stay updated on job market trends. Use online tools and social media to find job opportunities. Network with people in your industry. Customize your resume and cover letter for each job. Practice for interviews. Stay positive and persistent.

Networking is a two-way process. You don't fulfill your purpose, but also, give others. When networking for your job search, it's important to understand what others are requiring. If they are searching for a job, as well, maybe, forward him or her relevant job opportunities to them. Maybe, write for them a recommendation.

To increase visibility on your profile, you have to get active... you don't need to sell your soul - but the algo rewards connections, interactions and engagement Go back over anyone you know, worked with, reported in to that you aren't connected with and connect - start to engage on their content

Many people after gaining some amount of experience in the corporate world feel that their experience will help them while switching careers. Unfortunately, that does not happen. One must understand that time is evolving constantly, and if you have to keep up with the evolving time then you must embrace continuous learning. Take some time off in a week, like 4-5 hours per week, and invest in learning new things that are coming up in your industry. Watch videos on YouTube, listen to podcasts, enroll in online courses and so on. And if possible, implement the new learnings. Doing this will make you stand out in your job search process.

Your CV is only 1 element - your LI profile is where you can come alive - you can add more info, you can show your personality, you can showcase endorsements and recommendations etc If your CV is reviewed I guarantee they will also check out your profile - so get it as strong as you can Then network, engage, interact and have fun!

Create the strongest first impression on your resume and in interviews of "I have what you need". Most job seekers make the mistake of a confusing and weak first impression, asking employers "I have a lot of stuff - Do you need any of it?"

Spray and pray is not the way to a fast job search. Instead, invest more time and effort into the jobs where you can present a strategic advantage that individual hiring manager needs.

Understand what an individual hiring manager's current needs are. Then you can formulate interview answers to highlight that you have what that individual hiring manager needs. Most job seekers guess at needs in their answers, with poor odds of guessing correctly.