60 days into job hunting and the learning continues! Tis the season of sharing, so I’m passing on my newly acquired knowledge with full transparency and vulnerability in case my network or my network’s network find it helpful ☺️ Note: these might not include information that is new to you, but it’s been 17 years since I job hunted, so it’s all new to me!! -I stopped answering the Self Identification for a Disability *unless* there is a follow up question about if accommodations would be needed to interview or be employed there (short or long term). I am an advocate for diversity and inclusion and believe that question alone doesn’t allow someone to tell their full story. I’ll openly share with my recruiter or hiring team anything during an intentional disclosure conversation. -Holiday freezes start occurring about this time, which can mean your application or interview can be paused until the new year. Just because a company may be experiencing a freeze, or hiring is just slower this time of year, it’s still beneficial to keep posting and getting your name out there. You can still be the right person, just posting/interviewing at the wrong time. -Companies post “evergreen postings”, meaning they aren’t necessarily recruiting/hiring actively now but are casting a large net in case the right talent comes along. It can be hard to differentiate these postings from immediate hire postings, but if you see a posting that has been up for several weeks/months or the applicant analytics show major fluctuation in candidates applying, it might be a good indicator. -I chose not to renew my LinkedIn Premium. It was a double edged sword; it was helpful to see who was looking at my profile but then it was too frustrating not to have those same people reach out about jobs I had applied to at their companies or in their own organizations. -“Job journaling” helped me each weekday. I would set aside time each morning to check my email for updates, check my application statuses, write notes to remind myself of questions to ask recruiters, and new companies/postings I wanted to research before applying. I timeboxed it for about an hour a day, then added an additional hour just for job searches, and left the rest of the afternoon open for interviews or resume work. #learningexperience #jobhunter #layoffs2023 #jobsearch #uncomfortzone
Nickey, The good and bad about viewing, who’s viewed you. Reach out and ask if they would like to connect and mention specific opportunities within their organization. Have you also considered consulting until the right opportunity presents itself? Best wishes!
Wow! This is awesome that you are sharing this journey. I didn’t even know the disability question was asked
Big fan of the journaling - it’s a form of self-therapy, acceptance in a way. The hardest thing about a job search is continuously moving and getting up again after the constant rejection. Have any of your previous job searches been as long as this out of interest?
These are fantastic ideas, many of which would have been helpful in my own journey. As someone with a disability, I came to the same realization as after 50 or so submissions I self identified without any attempt at accommodations. Thank you for addressing a topic that is frequently left quiet!
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Thanks for sharing what you've learned through your journey!
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11moThank you for your honesty. I have had the same thoughts about LinkedIn Premium as it gives that dopamine boost but can also be a major source of anxiety and stress.