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You apply for a job, all hyped, thinking you're about to land your dream gig, and then... BAM—you get rejected! No interview, no nothing. First off, rejections happen for a bunch of reasons. Maybe a robot—yes, an actual robot (okay, an Applicant Tracking System)—didn't like your resume. It’s like playing a game of “hide and seek,” and your key skills are hiding too well. Or maybe the company got swarmed with applications and decided to give yours a quick skim instead of a deep dive. How to deal with it? First, no crying into your cereal! Next, update your resume to fit the job better, sprinkle those keywords like you're seasoning your favorite dish, and make sure it’s easy to read. And hey! Don’t take it personally. Sometimes, it’s not you, it’s them (seriously, they could’ve already filled the role and forgot to take the posting down). In the end, it’s a numbers game. The more you apply, the more you increase your chances of hitting the jackpot. Keep pushing, your next job is out there... just waiting for a better first date! ----------- 💟 Hi, I'm Fred, I'm a passionate Career Coach and I love delivering value & strategic advices to job seekers and professionals to have an immediate impact on their career. 🔔 Follow me and register to my TalentFB newsletter for more free content.

If your job search has been dragging on for a while it might be a good idea to work on a reboot. If I were in your shoes –  I'd start by going back to the original plan, reviewing the types of roles that matched my strengths and experience, ideal companies, the next obvious roles, and transferrable skills. Then I'd identify gaps in the plan.   Then, you need to be really honest about how you could be holding back progress...What have you tried that's worked, what didn’t, what could you try that you've been avoiding? Are you proactive or reactive? Do you need to work on your pitch? Are you selling yourself short? Next, review the search, tidy up loose ends, and note anything that needs a follow-up. By now you'll have a good idea of progress and whether you're struggling to find leads, getting past the initial conversations, or making it onto the shortlist but not getting offers. With this new information, rejig and refocus the plan with the next steps tasks and timelines.   Finding a job is like a recruiter searching for the ideal candidate – you know they’re out there but that doesn’t mean they're easy to find! _________________________ Next Steps Checklist for Leaders on the Move! Written for humans who have realised that generic AI content does not float their boat or help their job search. You'll find the download link in the comments👇

I applied for one of the coolest jobs ever and was ghosted. Story time - tea is being served and it's hot. Five months ago, I applied for a job I genuinely thought would change my life. Initially, I was unsure about applying, but after seeing posts from the company head encouraging people to take risks, I went for it. I had the desired skills and was willing to learn what I didn't know. I applied, messaged the head of the department, he responded positively and asked me to come to head office the next week. I was so excited! Aware that many people were applying I was thrilled to just be considered. I travelled eight hours round trip, arrived early, and thoroughly prepared. The team was lovely, and the role was so exciting. The meeting with the head of the department and his second-in-command went really well. They were positive about my skills and even asked if I’d consider a more senior role. I was given tasks to complete and send back. I completed the tasks and sent them back on time, confident they were of a high standard. No response. I emailed again to confirm receipt - no response. I sent the tasks via WeTransfer to the second-in-command, which notifies if the file is opened - no confirmation, it appeared not to have been opened. I messaged the head of the department about this 20 days later on LinkedIn - no reply. I messaged a month later - nothing. I messaged the head of the company, expressing my enthusiasm and concern about the task’s receipt. Nothing happened between leaving the meeting, sending the tasks, and enquiring. This was a wonderful opportunity, and I was really confused as I’ve never had a meeting without receiving a response. What hurt the most was seeing a lady post about successfully getting the same team's attention for a job opportunity with the same people who wouldn’t even reply to me. Another kicker? The company owner, who has spoken to me on LinkedIn, often posts about how companies should treat applicants better especially if they submit task they should have a response. I’ve sat on this for months, worried it looks bad and could affect other opportunities. I’m fine with not getting jobs, but the way this was handled, with zero care for a candidate who tried hard and deserved at least a yes or no, is disheartening. LinkedIn *thought-leaders and company owners*: Make sure your words and actions align. But I’m taking away from it the positives: - I was good enough to be considered by a company I still think is really cool! - It was a great experience to be in a meeting of that level and learn what I might experience in future if given the opportunity - I make a good impression, have good skills and I should bet on myself more If anyone is hiring - hey, I’m Louq. I work in: - Social media management, social content video editing - Singing and songwriting + love all things music - Radio presenting Meanwhile, I’m grateful to be part of a supportive company and working freelance and in music.

Someone approached me yesterday asking for help. They read my post talking about my struggles with a former employer... 🆘 ...And they wanted to know how to make an escape plan. Because I KNOW, how many people are in the same boat, I thought it could be helpful to share a bit of my answer. As a disclaimer, I did not climb this mountain in a day, week or month, there are no cheat codes here. But I needed to proactively DO SOMETHING, to EVENTUALLY get out. So here is the 3 stages plan based on how I approached my own situation ⬇️ The Mindset 🧘♂️ •End your day with a quick pause. Just 5 minutes to think back on what parts of the day left you feeling drained and which bits, if any, gave you a bit of a boost. Over time, you’ll start seeing patterns that can really paint a picture of what works for you and what doesn’t. •What’s the deal breaker in your current job? More flex time, less micromanaging, or maybe it’s about progression? Identify non-negotiables for your next role. •Grab your bank statement and give it a quick scan. Where can you trim a bit? Shifting even a tiny chunk of your budget into savings starts building your ‘escape fund’. The LinkedIn Game 📈 •Set up those job alerts so you’re always in the know when companies are hiring. •Think about that one cool thing you’ve mastered or learned since looking for jobs the last time. Maybe it’s a new software tool or a project management technique. Figure out how you can weave this into your posts, comments and portfolio. •Your feed can be a goldmine. Start following hashtags, thought leaders in your field, and don't forget to follow companies that match your values. •Got 5 minutes? Use it to drop a thoughtful comment on a post that caught your eye. It’s a great way to get noticed by people who matter in your field. The Job Hunt 🎯 •Break down the job hunt monster into tiny, manageable tasks. Today, update a bullet point on your resume. Tomorrow, send out a speculative email... •Apply Selectively! Don’t spray and pray with your applications. Be choosy. Apply to jobs that tick off the boxes on your non-negotiables. •Pull up a spreadsheet. Yes, it’s a bit old school, but tracking your applications, follow-ups, and responses keeps you sane by letting your brain think of something else. ➡️ This was inspired by what I've done, but the important thing here is to sit down with yourself and think of a plan that is small enough that you can consistently follow every day, but effective enough that you won't do it forever. --- 📣 Follow #RethinkRecruitment and ring the 🔔 to read about: 📙 #GameDev Recruitment Best Practices 🔎 #JobHunting, #CareerAdvice & #RecruiterTips 👁️ Bird's Eye View & the #ELSH ⏩ https://entrylevel.games/ 🌟 Opinions are very much my own™️

Commenting "interested" on a job post alone will not land you a job on LinkedIn. Here's why: 1. It's a passive approach: Simply commenting "interested" doesn't show your enthusiasm or qualifications for the role. 2. Lack of context: It doesn't provide any information about your skills, experience, or fit for the position. 3. Competition: Many others may comment "interested" as well, making it difficult to stand out. To increase your chances of getting noticed: 1. Write a personalized message: Explain why you're interested and highlight your relevant skills and experience. 2. Send a connection request: Connect with the poster or hiring manager to build a relationship. 3. Apply through the proper channel: Follow the application instructions provided in the job post. 4. Engage with the company: Show your interest in the company by liking, commenting, and sharing their content. Remember, commenting "interested" can be a starting point, but it's essential to take further action to demonstrate your genuine interest and qualifications for the role. agree ??

💡 🚩 Last night was an unexpected learning experience that may serve as a warning to others. I had spotted an opportunity on a jobs board last week, and I finally found the time to overhaul my CV and complete the registration process. It took the entire day and most of the night. I skipped lunch to get it everything ready before the job window was due to lose. At last, at 10pm, the night before the deadline, I clicked "Apply." And then I saw the dreaded "This position is no longer available." Gutted. I found a meme that conveyed my state of mind, added relevant hashtags & hit post. Big mistake. ❗ Kids, don't post when you're frustrated, upset and feeling vulnerable. 🤦♀️ And if you don't follow that advice, please don't include hashtags that will make you a target for exploitation. ⚠ Within 30 minutes, I received 3 messages in my inbox. Wow, I thought, maybe someone else out there is experiencing the same frustrations. (Hooray for camaraderie of social media.) Ooh, maybe someone sympathetic wants to see my CV and give me a chance. Wrong, 3 scammers posing as recruiters tried to contact me. 🚩 I looked at their profiles & was mighty suspicious. How can you be a senior recruiter if you have barely a handful of connections & 0 posts? How can you be a legitimate person with an incongruous current location, hugely famous educational background without clear actual credentials, a stock-like profile photo and a posting history of engagements along the lines of "letsconnect" Keep your eyes peeled and your brain on alert. Don't set yourself a trap to fall into.

Heading into the weekend with some disappointing news in my job search, but I'm staying positive! With that said, I'm curious what others think of this experience: Two months ago, I applied for a job at a large, very well respected institution. In addition to applying through their website, a friend who works there shared my resume directly with the person the job reports to, who happens to be a good friend of hers. I didn't hear anything. I figured they may have a slow process, or that they were making another hire. I was a little surprised not to get a phone screen at least, since I had been referred by someone internal. This afternoon I received an email indicating that they'd interviewed a number of well qualified candidates and they would not be moving me along in the process. Disappointing, but on to the next, right? Then, at the close of the letter: "We enjoyed the opportunity to speak with you ..." They never spoke with me. No screen, no interview. They sent me the wrong form letter. Trying to take this in stride, but it stings. I thought I was a good fit for the position, and if I'd had an interview I could have demonstrated that. In the end, this is probably just a cut/paste or automation error. People are human; it happens. But when I think about the time and energy I put into fine tuning and perfecting my application, it's frustrating to experience carelessness in return. On the bright side, I suspect that the way this process shook out is a red flag about the company culture. So it's likely for the best. Thoughts? *I suspect my husband will not approve of this message, due to its negative/critical content. But I don't mean the post as a complaint. I'm sharing it because I value the insights and perspectives of my LinkedIn community.

Has this happened to you? 🔎You see a job ad from a SaaS start up/ scale up that matches your experience and goals. You apply online or sometimes, even reach out to the job poster directly. Then, crickets and tumbleweeds 🐛 A few days later, you either get an auto reject email or if you're lucky, the job poster replies back saying the role has been filled/ wasn't the right fit for you 😶 😮Then, again a few days later, you see the exact same job from the exact same company posted again! And that hits you like a bullet. You start questioning your own skills, experience and capabilities. But that, *and only that*, is where you're wrong. Posting a job opening is the fastest, and perhaps the cheapest and most effective way for companies to gain followers on LinkedIn. And I believe this somehow counts as "traction" for them. Perhaps a metric that investors care about 🤷♂️ I know this because I know people who've done this! In any case, keep in mind that it's not you, it's them. I pray that one day, you have the opportunity to mark yourself as "open to new roles" just for kicks, and then ghost every company that approaches you. #justsaying 😉 #interviewing #ghostjobs

This market is 🏀🐂. Let's be honest about it. I started this week with 5 potential roles I was in consideration for, mostly as a result of my 3,397 emails I have sent out so far this month, to about as many people. By Thursday mid-day (so: now), the roles have whittled down to 2. One of the roles, a 2 days/week contract with a marketing agency, I've done the second stage, in-person interview; got unanimously great feedback, but with ye olde "…but there was somebody else who had that tiny little bit more experience in the area our client is in, and we decided to go with that person". Of course, "We'd love to stay in touch for when we have more work available as we would love to work with you", but I think we all know this doesn't really happen all that often and everyone moves on, so it's not something that you should be clinging on to too strong and too much, or hoping for happening anytime soon. Another role, a Recruiter spent 30 mins talking to me about the role, introduced me to their colleague handling it via email, only for the colleague to tell me they're not recruiting anymore, already have interviews, and so sorry, but it's not going to be happening because the process is already underway. Third role, with another marketing agency, I have just been told is not happening at all - because their own clients have slammed the brakes on growth, so they decided to pull the role because there's no budget and the money is tight. That leaves one role I have interviewed for earlier this week (3 day/week contract for a while), and another one I discussed on Monday with a Recruiter who said they'll try to organise a call ASAP. But… I have not heard for 4 days now. Just followed up, here's hoping at least this one has not decided to go all Titanic and sink in front of my eyes, and for reasons I could not have been able to do anything about (or that had nothing to do with me!). Folks, guys, people, LinkedIn community and netizens: can somebody please stop this ferris wheel of absolute madness, and restore some rhyme, reason and sense to what's happening? 🥺 I am still available. Still want to start ASAP. I have wealth of experience in all things social. Theory, practice, content creation, strategy, copywriting, monetisation, so you'll get actual money out of socials when hiring me, no fluff. I worked in some industries already, but can work with any industry and am hungry to venture into territories uncharted and new grounds. I am currently in London. I can do Hybrid, On-site or Remote. I would love to help with my knowledge, skills and experience. Just need a chance, and something actually getting to the point of being told by someone: "Yes, we have a vacancy, you can start, we'll give you 4 weeks and if all goes well we'll extend or hire you". My portfolio is at: https://lnkd.in/d5z-Tkdh My CV is at: https://lnkd.in/eR_6cGir Please Share 🔁 Comment 💬 React 👍 Tag people 🏷️ Anything that helps. Thank you for your support 🙏

Something happened this weekend and if you weren't quick enough you likely never noticed it. I was only made aware because of my late-night ritual of looking through job posts and seeing the notification alert for it. A post was made by an individual targeting a small subset of the workforce, to be specific the organization that works to assist that subset. In the post, the individual declared that it was discriminatory and eluded to a few other negative descriptors for the organization. The problem is that the individual never bothered to take an actual look at what the organization does and simply assumed they had a job and would only seek to hire someone from that particular subset. Had they done some critical thinking, instead of trying to illicit some sort of social justice bandwagon points, they would have discovered that the organization re-posts jobs they find available to everyone in a job board that caters to the subset....that's it. They aren't the hiring managers for any role, they simply work to put the roles in front of those that might normally be overlooked for their skillset. Now, being late Saturday night on a holiday weekend there weren't hundreds of reactions to correct this narrow-minded individual but, there were enough that pointed out the failings, including one who provided the link to the actual company's website with the role to show it was open to the public, and I'm happy to say that the "Dirty Delete" was done and the post was taken down, whether voluntarily or not who's to say. Someone else I follow closely said this afterward, and I have no idea if it's related to the inflammatory post or not but it certainly fits well - "If you aren't comfortable saying it to every single person at your company, it probably isn't good for LinkedIn." I would echo the sentiment that you should consider what you post before posting it on this platform...this isn't FB no matter how many try to turn it into a clone of it. That's it, hope all my fellow job seekers out there get some good news this week and some offers in their emails. Cheers.