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I’ve spoken to dozens of individuals so far this year who are navigating the turbulent waters of career transition. Here are the most controversial (and eye-opening) insights I’ve gathered: 2024 has shattered the traditional job search approach: - The old, tired job boards are less effective than ever. - Some companies are still expecting cover letters. 🙄 - Submitting resumes blindly doesn't cut it. 💎 Leverage your network aggressively and hedge your bets to beat the odds. Market yourself unashamedly. Job seekers are lost on setting the right priorities: - Job seekers face a barrage of potential focus areas - Polish the LinkedIn profile or get a designed resume? - Do I call through my network or sped time applying? 💎 Step 1 is always calling through your 'ride or die' folks and asking for help. Also, use AI tools for resumes. Salary benchmarking remains a mystery for many: - Thousands are left on the table by a lack of knowledge. - Most don’t know how to find competitive salary rates. - There’s a significant unease about how to negotiate. 💎 You don't get what you deserve; you get what you negotiate. Get the best data from Payscale or Levels[.]fyi Many feel they have no control over the interview process: - A passive stance during interviews is common - Many fail to see themselves as active participants. - Candidates rarely bring insights or engage deeply 💎 Bring crisp insights to the interview, set the next steps, and use the trial close. (worth looking up if unaware) My biggest takeaway from these conversations: It's not IF but WHEN you're going to need relationships, access, knowledge, and a plan. Best to proactively have something in place. Start focusing on your personal brand and network ASAP. The ones who are winning coveted positions in 2024 aren't using 1994's playbook. They're doing something unique and special. Hope this helps. I'm Seth and i'd be honored if you followed me. I talk about careers, leadership, proactivity, networking, and the occasional meme. Check my profile to learn more ways to connect with me. Or look at my comment below. Cheers!

🎭😄 Avoiding the "Recruiter Rumble": A Comedic Look at Job Seeker Slip-Ups! 🎭😄 Ever feel like you're stepping into the ring with a pro-wrestler when working with recruiters? 🤼♂️ Well, fear not, job seekers! Here are some hilarious, yet oh-so-relatable, blunders we've seen (and maybe, just maybe, committed) while navigating the wild world of recruitment: 1️⃣ The Ghost Whisperer: 👻 Vanishing into thin air after submitting your resume? Hey, I get it – we're all busy juggling life's craziness. But leaving your friendly neighborhood recruiter hanging is like disappearing mid-conversation at a party. Let's keep the communication flowing, shall we? 2️⃣ The Over-Sharer: 📢 "So, let me tell you about my cat's recent existential crisis…" We love a good story, but let's keep it relevant, folks! Rambling on about every detail of your life might make for a great novel, but in the world of recruitment, brevity is your best friend. 3️⃣ The MIA Candidate: 🕵️♂️ "I was supposed to have an interview today? Oops, totally forgot!" Ah, the classic case of the disappearing act. Remembering your interview schedule is key – we don't want you accidentally teleporting to another dimension when you're supposed to be acing that interview! 4️⃣ The One-Hit-Wonder: 🎵 "I applied to one job and never heard back. Guess it's time to give up!" Patience, my dear job seeker! Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is your dream career. Keep casting those nets and exploring different opportunities – your perfect match is out there somewhere! 5️⃣ The Resume Remix Master: 💥 "Who needs a template? I'll just throw in some emojis and call it a day!" While creativity is awesome, let's not turn your resume into a modern art masterpiece. Stick to the basics, keep it professional, and save the emoji party for your group chats. Remember, job seekers – working with recruiters is like dancing the cha-cha: it takes two to tango! Let's embrace the journey, learn from our missteps, and boogie our way to career success together! 💃🕺 #recruiters #recruiting #recruitmentlife #technicalrecruiter #technicalrecruiting #careeradvice 🎉

🎯 Job Search Tips to Land Your Dream Role – From the Experts at ResumeMatch360 December is here, and while the holiday season is in full swing, it’s also a fantastic time to sharpen your job search strategy! Whether you're actively seeking new opportunities or preparing for a fresh start in 2025, these actionable tips can make all the difference: 1️⃣ Tailor Your Resume for Every Role Generic resumes don’t stand out. Use tools like ResumeMatch360 to analyze job descriptions and tailor your resume to highlight the skills and achievements that align with each role. 2️⃣ Leverage LinkedIn Strategically Optimize your profile with keywords, showcase your accomplishments, and actively engage with posts in your industry. Let recruiters know you’re open to opportunities with the #OpenToWork feature. 3️⃣ Network, Network, Network The hidden job market is real! Reach out to former colleagues, attend industry events, and connect with professionals on LinkedIn. A simple conversation could lead to your next role. 4️⃣ Keep Applying, Even in December Don’t assume companies stop hiring during the holidays. Many are actively filling roles before the new year, so stay consistent with your applications. 5️⃣ Practice for Virtual Interviews Remote interviews are here to stay. Test your tech, prepare answers for common questions, and rehearse showcasing your skills confidently on camera. 💼 Bonus Tip: Don’t just search harder—search smarter. Tools like ResumeMatch360 can help you identify roles you’re best suited for and provide actionable insights to improve your resume’s impact. Your dream job is closer than you think. Start today and make 2025 the year you achieve your career goals! Need help optimizing your job search? Check out ResumeMatch360 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7QZbE32 for tools and resources designed to help you succeed. #JobSearchTips #CareerGrowth #ResumeMatch360 #DreamJob

From Cocktails at Render to Career Chats at HQ! It's funny how small the world is—you know it's my favorite saying! Last month, I got the invite from Block recruiters for a Career Development Workshop, and last night I attended in person at their HQ. After numerous rejection emails and ghosted LinkedIn DMs, it couldn't have been more timely. I walked away with new perspectives on what I can control in my job search. The workshop, led by  Dino Anagbogu, MBA, Danielle Claiborne, Scot Schlein, Biahnca Blood, and Mubarak Nasiruddin, was an incredibly organized session focused on unlocking your potential and standing out in the market. Key takeaways: 🔑 Personal Brand: The unique combination of your skills, values, and the impression you leave on others. It's what sets you apart, and recruiters want to see that. Show them your distinctive value! Let’s say it together: I’m one of one, you’re one of one, we’re all one of one. There’s no one who can do what I do, how I do it! Period! Know your powers and put the most relevant ones on display. 🔑 Resume: Brief but impactful. Recruiters spend an average of 7.5 seconds on a resume—focus on quality over quantity. Key sections: Contact info (no need to include your address or a photo for US-based jobs), objective/tagline, experience, education (drop the GPA if it’s been over 2 years), and skills relevant to the role. Leverage keywords from the job description in your experiences and replace filler words with less subjective descriptions (e.g., customer-centric, data-driven, etc.). Recruiters often use Boolean search methods when reviewing documents in an ATS. Pro tip: Keep it to two pages max. Proofread your resume before submitting it. You want to offer your best work and display consistency. Always ask someone else to be another pair of eyes to review. 🔑 Interview: Do your research! Know the company, its products, and the role. Practice for behavioral interviews using the STAR method to rehearse the results-driven, impact-focused experiences you'd like to share. Tech interviews are all about skills, so practice and test yourself. During the interview, know your audience. Always slow down the interaction and ask clarifying questions. Also, never leave money on the table—be clear on salary bands and compensation package benefits before negotiating and committing. If a recruiter is elusive when it comes to pay, it's a red flag! 🚩 🎁 Remember, you're the prize, and your job search is about advocating for yourself. Rejection is just redirection, and with these insights, you’re ready to attract the work you deserve.

The following is representation of what the job search entails in 2024 vs 2014. I saw a similar shorter list post and I added quite a bit to it based on my own observations of many other people's experiences and my own. Sometimes the process is more streamlined, but all in all, the following can and often is the reality of the job search today: Applying for jobs in 2014: - Research and target companies. - Prepare and update your resume. - Prepare and update a cover letter - Submit an application. - Attend interviews (2-3 rounds max). - Receive an offer. - Start new role. Applying for jobs in 2024: - Invest hours sourcing for multiple roles. - Network, Network, Network - Research and target companies. - If needed, you hire a resume writer and or Career Coach. - Make sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date.  - Customize your resume for the specific job to ensure key words from the job requisition are included for ATS digestion.   - Write a cover letter (Optional)   - Submit your application.  - Receive automatic rejection. (Often before a human sees it).   - Start the application process again.   - If not auto rejected, you research the company to create a "profile" of the company so you're prepared for the interview and understand the company better. (Leadership, Culture, What they do and what they provide, etc) - Sometimes your ghosted at this point. - Get on LinkedIn or one of the other sites and see if you can find recruiters and hiring managers. (Optional but potentially helpful step) - Ask for referrals if possible. (Optional but potentially helpful step) - Work on your elevator pitch. - If you’re not ghosted, you’re invited to a screening interview with HR / Talent Acquisition. - If you make it past the screening interview, the HR / Talent Acquisition person passes your information to the hiring manager for review. - Complete deeper company research which may help you in the interview process. - If the hiring manager is interested, you attend 3 to 7+ rounds of interviews that you pour your all into. - Research the interviewer(s), if possible, which will help you in interview process. - Sometimes you’re asked to complete an unpaid take-home assignment. - Then if you’re not ghosted at this point, you’re either extended a job offer or a you receive a rejection notification. - Receive an offer. - Start new role. - If you’re rejected, you restart the application process again. Landing a job shouldn't be this complicated. #jobsearch #hamsteronawheel #burnedout #opentowork

Go for a job interview and they ask you to produce something, a marketing campaign, or a piece of code, for instance? This is more common than you might think. Do you have any rights to your work? Can the employer take your work product and use it later, even if you are not hired? Should you get paid for your efforts? Below is a Forbes article on the topic that I was quoted in. Setting the aside the legal ramifications, what are my career experts seeing on this front? https://lnkd.in/e3pxu_44

Employers should start paying candidates for any work or projects that they're asked to do during the interview process. Doing so would provide benefits for both the candidate and the employer. ✅️ It shows respect for the candidate's time which in return will enhance the employer's reputation and appeal to top talent. ✅️ It encourages fairness and equity for candidates who can't afford to spend time on unpaid interview work. ✅️ It would discourage companies using "trial projects" just to get free work out of candidates and ensure everyone is treated fairly. ✅️ Candidates will be more motivated knowing their time is valued. ✅️ It shows that the company cares about fairness and work-life balance, signaling a great company culture. It would be amazing if we could one day normalize this process. Even just providing compensation to those candidates who do unpaid work and end up not getting hired would be a step in the right direction. "Unfortunately we decided to go another direction, but as a token of our appreciation for doing some work during the interview process, here's $50 for your time." This would be a step in the right direction for the hiring process. Time is money. What are your thoughts? Have an amazing Wednesday everyone! ❤️ Jamie #fairness #equality #time #money #jobseekers #jobsearch #pay _______________________________________________________________________ Did you enjoy this content? Smash the 🔔 on my page so you don't miss my posts! Are you looking for your next job opportunity and need help gaining traction on your job search? Jam Sessions With Jamie offers paid career services including resume reviews, Interview practice and tips, Linkedin Profile Optimization and more! Schedule a FREE resume review and 15-minute discovery call today using the link at the top of my page and let's ROCK your job search!

Alright, so I’ve been doing my Talent 1-1s part time for the last few weeks and here’s what I’ve learnt so far; ◦ There is no silver bullet to landing a new role - who knew?!? (If anyone finds it let me know and I’ll split the profits) It’s about doing the basics consistently and effectively. ◦ Resumes are and always have been subjective, there is no research out there on what makes an objectively perfect resume. Yes you can ATS optimize, keyword optimize and other techniques but every hiring manager and talent acquisition team have preferences. Why do I say this? Because I don’t think you need to pay several thousand for a resume writer (if you have that research I would love to see it, I’m humble enough to be proven wrong). ◦ Networking is and always has been key, but networking effectively can still be a challenging and elusive skill for a lot of people out there. Like any skill, it’s not as simple as it looks, especially when not practiced often. ◦ Many people aren’t utilizing LinkedIn to its full potential. Boolean searching, job alerts based on multiple criteria, identifying hiring managers via searches, using insights to personalize messages, obtaining emails and cell phones, mutual connections and referrals, it’s a lot to learn. ◦ Interview prep is, as ever, overestimated, under practiced and easily improved with the right techniques. ◦ Salary negotiations remain very daunting. Many of my connections I’ve spoken to have won millions of dollars for their companies during pitches, produced award winning campaigns and helped to grow businesses 3x. And yet, crumble at the thought of advocating for their own worth, especially in today’s market (no blame, it’s a tough conversation). I’m not one to sit here and tell people I have the answers to all of their problems, and I’ll find them a job in the next 30 days. I don’t make promises I can’t keep. But I’m very confident every person I’ve done 1-1s with over the last three weeks has felt it worthwhile and has increased their chances of landing a new role, many times over. If you want to hear more, message me! But please don’t ask how the bedroom/bathroom renovation that I was supposed to be doing during this time is going… (Here's a photo of me not doing the renovations too) #talentacquisition #recruitment #healthcareadvertising #publicrelations #marketing #pharma #pharmajobs #biotech

Getting a job in 2018: Apply, get an interview, negotiate salary, start job. Getting a job in 2024: Find a job you're overqualified for but pays under market rates, connect with current employees to beg for a recommendation, bake a cake for your potential team and hope it outshines the competition, meet with the hiring manager's third cousin to see if they think you might be worth interviewing, endure a grueling 3-hour pass-or-fail personality test, complete a free assignment like it's a college exam, plead for forgiveness for any unknown sins against the company, consider hosting a seance for insider information, compose a catchy jingle for the company and pray it goes viral, write and perform a one-act off-Broadway play about your love for spreadsheets, shed a tear, and finally, start the marathon-like 18-round interview process. Did I miss anything, or did I nail the 2024 job hunt circus? . . . . Konnecting Korporates #copied #job #jobsearch #employment #jobmarket