The Top 10 FREE Job Search Resources You Need ASAP

There's no denying it, job searching is really hard work. For most job seekers it's a full on roller coaster experience that spans an average of 2-6 months, but can take even longer depending on the industry.

And if you're anything like the jobseekers that I work with, it's hard to know how to stop just spinning your wheels when you are not hearing back from jobs you've applied for, getting no response from the recruiters you've reached out to, and not receiving (helpful) feedback after not moving on past a first round interviews.

Lucky for you, oh weary job seeker, there are some absolutely incredible resources out there to help jumpstart the process and give you the traction you need to gain momentum and actually land the job!

Check it out:

?? Lunchclub - You tell them your background, interests and goals and they’ll match you with someone for a 45 minute 1:1 virtual lunch date. It's a simple & easy way to make great new connections and network with other people in the same industry. 

?? LinkedIn Headline Generator App - Use this app to help you craft the ideal LinkedIn headline to attract recruiters & hiring managers, get more eyeballs on your LinkedIn profile, and open the door to more career possibilities.

?? Mailscoop.io - Austin Belcak's free resource to look up anyone’s email address. Did you know you’re way more likely to get a response from someone through their email than LinkedIn? Here’s the best (and free!) way to get access to that info. 

?? Hubspot- This one goes hand in hand with Mailscoop[.]io. Use the free version of HubSpot to track who has or hasn’t opened up your emails. This helps you with knowing who you need to follow up with & when. Professional persistence really is key, y'all. Don't be afraid to follow up!

?? Me in 3- a video platform that allows you to show off your personality, communication style, and passion in the way that a piece of paper (your resume) just quite can't. Create a three minute video and add the link to your resume, a cover letter, your LinkedIn profile or in networking outreaches to let the real you shine.

?? Photofeeler- This is a powerful tool to find out whether or not your LinkedIn profile pic is actually cutting it (remember, first impressions really do matter!). Your photo gets rated on a scale for how it reads to your audience in the following categories: competency, likability, and influence. 

?? Riveter- A free interview practice tool to help you ace your interview. You can watch how other job seekers answer questions and get feedback on your own answers as well.

?? ResyMatch.io - Another one of Austin Belcak's creations, this tool allows you to scan your resume and compare it to different job descriptions for various roles you are targeting. You'll get incredible insight into how to tailor your resume in order to optimize it for each role.

?? Shapr - Professional Tinder for easy and efficient networking. Use this free app to connect with up to 15 relevant professionals each day. Find a job, a new friend, a mentor- the possibilities are endless.

?? Pramp - A peer to peer mock interviewing tool that includes the ability to try specific interview types that include behavioral, data science, product management, system design and more. Practice makes perfect, people!

If you really want to accelerate your job search, then you'll start taking advantage of these completely free & incredible resources ASAP :)

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