A former colleague of mine posted a Remote job that got 500 applicants.
I will share some tips with you on How to Find a Job in This Tough Economy.
You Must Know Someone on the Inside
When there are 500 applicants, they are either using AI or a HR-level1 person to filter through the submitted resumes based on keywords and skills. Even if you are a rockstar, your resume is being looked at by someone who doesn't even know what those terms on your resume mean.
You know people who you have worked with in the past. Some of those people are now in leadership positions or are influencers.
Contact them and have them give a heads up to the hiring manager: "I worked with him and he is legit." That's sometimes all it takes. The rest is up to you, but you won't get the opportunity to tell your story if you don't make it over this hurdle.
You need to connect in Real Life.
Say it again: You need to connect IN REAL LIFE (IRL)!
Call that person up. Offer to get together for coffee. Sure, it will seem awkward since you haven't talked to them in 2+ years.
Your resume needs to fit the job
Employers are looking for "what can you do for me?"
Remote work is dead. Position yourself for the "right" return to office job.
If you are still working remotely, or you went back in the office but you still dream of working remotely.
As I said at the beginning, most remote jobs have >100 applicants. The one I interviewed for had 500 applicants.
Side Hustles R Us
In times like these, your side hustles can bridge the gap.
Look, we are moving toward a multi-income stream economy by necessity. Build yours now.
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Ep. 151 - How to Find a Job in This Tough Economy
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