1. Job Club, 6-11-19 10 Ways people hurt vs. help their job search efforts

2. Do This Not This Be Proactive
Less than 10% of people get hired via job boards.
Recruiters use Social Media now as their #1 Resource to find candidates.
Networking, as always, is the best way to find your next job
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Don’t conduct your entire job search on job boards
Make a strong online presence
Spend more time on the phone with networking contacts vs. time on job boards.

3. Do This Not This One resume doesn’t fit all jobs
Make special versions of your cover letter and resume for each job you apply to
A well laid out resume and cover letter that is specific to the job will get in past the ATS and be more impressive once in the hands of a recruiter.
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One resume doesn’t fit all jobs
ATS’s will stop you at the door if your resume doesn’t match well with the job posting

4. Do This
Be active with your LinkedIn account on a daily basis.
Add new people into your network each day
You can do this by adding people you have found each day through your networking activities, the jobs you have applied to that day, as well as people you have read about that day
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Don’t simply have a LinkedIn Account to simply have a LinkedIn Account.
Don’t think LinkedIn is a Job Board
Don’t just “wing” your profile—spend time on it and make your self look as strong of a candidate as you can— companies WILL look at your social media accounts!

5. Do This Not This Work With Recruiters!
They have their finger on the pulse of the industry you rare in.
Prepare for your introduction phone call (Or better yet, your in-person introduction). Know what you are looking for and sound confident!
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Just like a normal application, don’t just send a resume and not follow up.
This is a REAL interview, don’t treat I t as anything different.

6. Do This Not This Volunteer
Job search can take a lot out of you. Helping others feels good and helps your confidence.
Network while your volunteer, it’s a great way to meet people and ask them for connections that might be helpful to you.
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7. Do This Not This Read local business section every day
Learning about companies that are doing well, expanding, or moving into your area can be great information to lead you to new jobs
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Don’t just stay connected to the job boards-you will miss 90% of the open jobs.

8. Do This
Keep applying, even when you have a few resumes out on jobs you like.
If you come across multiple job opening in the same industry – odds are that industry is HOT and you should take advantage of that
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Don’t put your eggs all in one basket!
Don’t stop the good momentum you build when you find good jobs to apply to – keep digging and apply to more!

9. Do This Not This Keep a tight Schedule
Add new items and follow up activities to your calendar each day.
This way, you can always have a well balanced day with time on the phone, time on the computer, and time to enjoy yourself and get exercise.
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Don’t wake up not knowing what you are doing that day
Don’t get caught sitting at the computer all day

10. Do This Not This Keep a top 10 list of companies you want to work at
These companies can be on your list because they are close by, they are in your industry, they are a company with good reputation—really, any reason.
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Not knowing your direction or what types of jobs or companies you want to work for makes it very hard to conduct a job search
Don’t randomly look for jobs- make a solid well thought out plan