#45 - Different Ways Of Applying To Roles

The new?Jobseeking is Hard?is out now! Summer is over, and this week I'm discussing different ways to apply for positions, including:

• Why you should work with an external recruiter (Premium subscribers will receive info on how to find a recruiter to work with. Also, I’ll provide a checklist to help you qualify recruiters, and tell you how to combat looking overqualified.)
• How to network your way into target companies by focusing on your desired criteria such as alumni, fellow veterans, etc. (For Premium Subscribers, I’ll explain how to use LinkedIn with specific search criteria. Also, I’ll explain what info you should list in that networking message that will be impactful and relevant to the reader.)

And don't forget about the Stupid Interview Questions, a jobseeking horror story about not being "authentic" in interviews (it's ok though...it turned out for the best), and a subscriber who found a new job is sharing their win!

Check it out at www.JobseekingIsHard.com

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Don't forget about our LinkedIn group,?the Jobseeking is Hard Community!?

We now have >2,400 members! If you're looking for a job, this group is for you. Here you can freely talk about your job search...the ups, the downs, the frustrations, what works, what doesn't work. It's an unlisted group, meaning it doesn't appear in search results for non-group members and is not visible to others on members’ profiles. This community is here to help each other, passing on leads and ideas. And most importantly, support, encouragement, and empathy.

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