Word of the Day 😎 LANGUISHING: "failing to make progress or be successful, emptiness and stagnation, constituting a life of quiet despair...”
If you're languishing in the job market right now, you're in excellent company. There are tens of thousands of really smart, exceptionally talented people looking for a new job right along with you.
In this considerably competitive job market, it's time to get creative and curious in order to crush your job search strategy.
Step 1: See a great job opportunity online. (Do NOT click Easy Apply)
Step 2: Find the company on LinkedIn and identify whether you have any mutual connections or second connections to employees there. (Do not click Easy Apply)
Step 3: Reach out to those connections in a passive way that doesn't mention you're looking to apply for a job there.
Step 4: Schedule 15min to talk to this person/these people and ask them about their role and the company.
Step 4.5: Make a mental note of any way you could possibly bring them value (ie; podcast or book they should read, event they should attend, person in your network they should meet.)
Step 5: Ask them for advice on the company like this:
"I'm considering my career options and have heard great things about X company. What's your advice on learning more about how the Y team operates? Do you know anyone on that team that I should meet?"
Step 6: Make a note on your calendar to check in with them (in a friendly way) in a few weeks and move on to the next contact.
Applying online is only one component of a great job search strategy.
The best jobs are found through relationships. The best way to build relationships is by being curious and service minded. The best time to build relationships is when you don't need a favor.
Start today.
Raven Road Partners
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I'm Debi and I help people get clarity on their career direction, develop a compelling career narrative, and land their dream jobs.
If you're considering hiring a #careercoach, let's talk.
debi@ravenroadpartners.com