ARE THERE EFFECTIVE WAYS TO JOB SEARCH BEYOND LINKEDIN AND JOB BOARD APPLICATIONS? YES! LEARN HERE

Modern job hunting is conducted heavily online, whether that is via LinkedIn, Indeed, CV-Library, TotalJobs, Reed, Monster, Glassdoor or others. But are online applications the best way to job search? Not always.

If you have the opportunity to directly approach an employer, we are strong advocates for this. Many jobs have been secured by simply visiting a company, asking to speak to a manager, human resources professional or owner. You can enquire about any job vacancies and let them know why you are interested in working with them, and the skills and experience you have that they could leverage.

Use your network! People often say 'it's not what you know, it's who you know' and relationships do matter. Don't be shy about approaching your professional and personal network to let them know that you are job hunting, and to be specific about the type of position you are looking for. When successfully done, these relationships can help open doors, but you have to be willing to walk through them and then prove that beyond any relationship, you have the skills, qualifications and drive to succeed.

What about improving your chance of being hired online? With the prevalence of ATS systems in use today by talent acquisition specialists, breaking through the hundreds of applications to secure a prescreening interview is challenging. Don't be afraid to approach the company or job poster directly. Sometimes applying directly to the company website can be more effective than via a job board, and equally, recruiters generally welcome direct contact to learn more about their job openings and opportunities.

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