Stop making these 3 mistakes and start landing more interviews

Hello!

Job searching can be an exhausting activity, especially if you find yourself spending all your free time on applications and resume updates, yet you’re still not getting any interviews.

Sound like you?

Then perhaps you are making one of these very common job hunt mistakes. Check them out below.

Mistake #1: You’re relying too much on job boards

The go-to for many job seekers is job boards like Indeed, LinkedIn, and Idealist to name a few. While this is a good way to supplement your job search, it should NOT be 100% of your effort.

In fact, my strong recommendation is that you focus only around 20% of your search on job boards.

Why? Because your application is likely getting lost in a pool of hundreds of applicants for the same job!

?? And if you are relying WAY TOO MUCH on job boards then get ready to diversify your job search strategy when you join The Professional Quitters Crew. You will get support from me, the #1 job search expert on LinkedIn as voted by Jobscan and Brainz Magazine. I have clients right now who are landing job offers AND interviews on the same day!

Mistake #2: You aren’t focusing enough energy on networking

So many of my clients try to get away from networking because they think it is so transnational or they have nothing to offer someone. But how about we re-frame it a bit?

Think of this question…How many people in your immediate network know you’re conducting a job search? If the answer is “Well, not many” then you are primed to tap into the people who already know you and are waiting to help.

My advice is to send the “Help Me Find a Job!” email to your connections. And here is what you should consider when creating the perfect email outreach message.

Give your message a strong start. Let your connection know you are job hunting.

Provide links to the last 2-3 positions you applied to. This gives your connection an idea of what you’re looking for now.

Don’t forget the ask. Think about how this person can help you and make a strong ask. Can they connect you to someone in their network?

Would you like to discuss your job search with them via phone? Don’t leave out this pivotal piece.

Attach your resume. Give the connection an idea of what you have done and your career trajectory.

This form of networking has helped so many clients land some valuable information about new opportunities and companies.

?? And in The Professional Quitters group coaching program, this is the kind of networking strategies you’ll learn. How to make networking feel less transactional and more productive. Like my client Brittney who networked her way to a new job and a $90,000 salary increase!

Mistake #3: You are applying to EVERYTHING.

Desperate times call for desperate measures, right? Wrong!

While it is not necessary to have 100% of the job requirements to apply, you shouldn’t apply for a job in which you aren’t qualified. And you for sure shouldn’t apply to a role you don’t want.

The thought of “If I apply to more then my chances of getting a call-back increase” is not accurate.

So, STOP APPLYING to everything and really focus your search on the following:

What you want

What you want to do

• Where you want to work

?? And in The Professional Quitters crew you will be working on the answers to these questions with a whole course of identifying the right next career move and company for you. No more feeling stuck or confused. With me and your crew, you get clarity and direction so you can create a lucrative career path.

The moral of the story… If you’re waiting for the phone to ring, then you may be making these critical mistakes. And if you want to dive deep into your job search strategy then consider joining The Professional Quitters group coaching program and community created to help women of color job seekers land their next role at a company that values them completely making up to 50% more in their paycheck.

Joining this exclusive group coaching program will grant you:

? Access to The Professional Quitters course, which walks you through my signature process for quitting, including creating a powerful job search mindset, creating your career brand, identifying the right jobs and companies for you, and networking your way to opportunities so you job search LESS

? A community platform to connect with other members and get more coaching, support, and guidance

? Twice monthly group coaching sessions to learn from me and the other women in the group

? Access to networking events with community members

AND THESE SPECIAL BONUSES:

? Two 30-minute one-on-one sessions with me to be used during the course of program enrollment

? Additional monthly workshops on career building, salary negotiation, and job search tactics led by myself or other top coaches in the industry

? Additional LIVE resume, cover letter, and Linkedin brand reviews led by myself and the top resume writers and branding experts in the industry

? Resume and cover letter templates and writing guides

? LinkedIn tips and tricks to be seen and have a stand-out, DOPE profile

??? Your crew is assembling and your resignation letter is ready to be written and handed in! Because you are on to the new career, job, company, and money you deserve.

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