BEST SOURCES FOR JOBS?

The job market has been ever changing over the past 5 years.? What’s the best way to find and secure a new and better job?? Networking among those who know you best and can introduce you into their company or guide you to where the hiring is taking place.

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Job ghosting is a problem.? A ghost job is a position that doesn’t exist.? Here’s a few reasons why someone would post a ghost job:

·?????? Recruiting companies want to increase their files for potential candidates, or are looking for contacts to call in a certain industry to find out who knows a potential candidate.

·?????? A hiring company that has an internal candidate but is required to complete a wider search in order to say, “We searched for alternative candidates but our internal person is still the best”.

·?????? A company that collects and sells email and home addresses to distributors that band together groups by zip code.? (which is why you don’t want to put your home address on your resume).

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Recent research has shown that 20% of posted jobs are real. ?That number seems unreal, but even if 50% of posted positions are real and 50% are not, your ability to find the right job for you just got even more difficult.? One way to increase your chances of applying for real jobs (not ghosted), is to use reputable web platforms like Indeed, Monster, LinkedIn, and so on.

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So, why is networking the most effective method to advance your career?? The rationale:

·?????? Who knows you better than co-workers, colleagues, old bosses, neighbors, and family?

·?????? They are already connected into the marketplace and know where the open jobs are.

·?????? If they themselves are valued employees, their commendation will carry more weight.

·?????? If you have 10 colleagues, and they connect with only 3 others each, that’s 40 people contacting hiring managers about you and your potential contributions.

·?????? Add to your list your school alumni association, professional organizations, and interest groups in your function.? All are connections to the marketplace.

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Human to human networking is a very powerful tool.? How can you follow up once you have a lead?

·?????? Connect with the organization’s website. The job should be posted with critical information.

·?????? Ask the person who contacted you for a coffee or lunch meeting to learn more.? Or if you have contact with the recruiter, ask for an informational interview of 20 minutes to find out the details you need.? Have your key questions already prepared.

·?????? Always pattern your discussion toward the position description.? This document is the closest information you’ll have to what the hiring manager is looking for in a candidate.

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The wider the net, the more information and the greater your preparation, the better your chances of finding your sought-after dream job.? Do the work necessary to find it.

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