5 Steps to Optimize your Jobsearch and Find your Dream Job

Job Hunting… The term itself can sound scary, doesn’t it?

Although it takes some effort, and you might be wishing to go drinking a mojito with your friends instead, its outcome can be very fruitful and might signify your next big step in your career.

The process of finding your Dream Job can be optimized, and being methodical can take you a long way.

The following steps will help you boost your efficiency, and eventually turning the scary movie into the beginning of a great journey.

Be very specific! This will help you find your Dream Job.

Fill in your search precisely: Why? The strategy of aiming wide in fear of missing an offer is not relevant.

Unless you work in an ultra-specialized sector, you will be overwhelmed by email/app notifications about job positions you don’t care about every day, and most of them will be far from your target. At first, you will go through all the offers, but as time goes on you will not even really pay attention to them because of the amount of information. Too much information kills information.

Contact directly people from companies dedicated to recruiting in your field of expertise.

I invite you to target firms that have consultants dedicated to your profession, the offers they will send you will be more accurate and they will be more knowledgeable about how to support you.

Search for the keywords of the companies you're looking for to work with and send your CV to the websites of the firms in question, but that is not enough.

In addition, I invite you to make use of our dear friend LinkedIn to contact the firm’s recruiters directly.

Upload your CV on Job Boards and keep it up-to-date

When you Google something, you rarely go beyond page 2, right?

Well, recruiters are the same, they rarely (not to say never) review all the pages of CV banks (= Job Boards from the perspective of the recruiter). They stop after the first 5 pages most often, which already allows them to skim a decent number of CVs.

Update it regularly; or remove it and re-upload it at least once a week. That way, your CV will be at the front of the queue and your chance of being contacted will increase.

Be aware that spontaneous applications can be a source of frustration

At times, you might have targeted companies that interest you and sent unsolicited applications. Big firms usually offer this option.

Have you received any successful answers?… Hum, the conversion rate is often low. Why?

Because recruiters already have enough to do with the positions to be filled, which is their main focus. Thus, they might ignore spontaneous applications. Your application is often stored in the company’s Human Resources Management Systems.

Have your CV ready to rock

Do you know how long, on average, does a recruiter spends skimming a resume? 6 seconds! So, your CV must be made to attain two main goals: Attract the recruiters’ attention (so that they read longer than the average), and make them want to know more about yourself!

If you want to learn more about How to Land your Dream Job and need some help with your CV, Don't forget to connect with me!

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Hi, I am Ruth McCrackin!

 Your Career & Success Strategist Coach with well over 11 years of experience working hand in hand with Human Resources and Business Partners in achieving company goals and mission. It is my wish for high achievers to getting their high-end position in attracting their dreams and passion. Avoid the loop holes of missing great opportunities by applying job search strategies, LinkedIn Branding, storytelling, and much more to up level your career and lifestyle. Start Your Transformation Now