Level Up Your Job Search: Preparation, Strategy, and Follow-Up

Level Up Your Job Search: Preparation, Strategy, and Follow-Up

?? Job Searches Are Tough, But You Can Stand Out!

Let me help you stand out in this crowd...

Looking for a job these days? It’s not easy. With so many people applying for the same roles, it's tough to get noticed. Companies have unprecedented access to talent at this time - internal candidates willing to jump to the right role to ensure they survive any subsequent layoffs and external candidates who are looking to find the right role and a safe space to weather the storm.

There has never been a more important reason to stand out in your search and be the memorable candidate the hiring manager remembers two days later. This requires effort to prepare before every single conversation and interaction, even before you hit apply to the role on LinkedIn.

I hope to help you stand out and become the candidate that hiring managers remember!

?? Create Your Personal Mission Statement

A personal mission statement is key. It should capture your core values, key experiences, and long-term goals. Show how you’ve made an impact in your field and how you plan to keep growing.

?? Research and Prepare

Before you hit that "Apply" button, make sure you're fully prepared. Research the company, craft your personal pitch, and have a conversation plan ready. This effort sets you apart from the crowd.

Leverage the template I have used to prepare for every interview - https://rebrand.ly/SSCompanyResearchTemplate?

?? Build Your Storybank

Collect stories from your career that highlight your achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. These are your go-to examples during interviews—they’ll help you connect your past experiences to the role you want.

My story bank has responses to the following questions - https://rebrand.ly/SSStoryBank?

?? Track Your Progress and Follow Up

Recruiters and hiring managers are busy and might lose track of your application—don’t let that happen to you! Keep tabs on your progress, follow up regularly, and use past contacts to stay on their radar.

Leverage the template I have built and leveraged for every job search - https://rebrand.ly/JobTrackingCRM?

Let’s do this! ??


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?? Product Managers, Technical Leads, Engineering Managers, Technical Product Managers, Data Scientists, Designers, and User Experience Researchers are leveraging SkillSculpt to elevate their careers.

SkillSculpt offers a range of services to help you level up your career, including:

  • Mock interviews: One-on-one interviews with personalized written feedback
  • Coaching / Mentoring: Guiding you to solve your toughest challenges

We provide you lifetime access to our library of resources to learn and grow.

If you're serious about landing your dream role, SkillSculpt is the perfect solution.?

?? Sign up for your session at https://rebrand.ly/skillsculpt today!

Love the thoughtfulness of this post. Will be helpful to many job searchers. Nicely done, Tapan!

Sitanshu Pani

Senior Product Leader | Data-Driven Innovator | User Experience Advocate

5 个月

I think in the age of ATS systems and with each application attracting over 100 applicants, it is extremely hard to stand out. Most qualified candidates don't even secure an interview.

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