Job Search Tips – How to Land Your Dream Job
It’s easy to forget classic, solid job search strategies despite all the hype around new technology. These simple but effective strategies will help you find the next job, whether it’s by writing an effective resume that passes an applicant tracking system.
Begin by defining your career goals and the kind of work environment you’d like to work in. To narrow your search, you must align your goals with the jobs you are looking for. Once you’ve targeted specific jobs, do your research on each company. Use tools like Crunchbase to obtain a summary of the size of the company and financial history, leadership information, investments, mergers and other. This provides you with a an overview of the market landscape and can help you answer the right questions during an interview.
Build a network of people who can provide you with support and help you get your dream job. This includes former and present managers coworkers, vendors, friends, customers and even acquaintances. When interacting with people in your network be specific in your reasons for why you’re reaching out to them and how they can help you.
Set goals and ensure that your applications, networking efforts, and follow-ups in order. You’ll know exactly what you need to do every single day. Don’t be scared to experiment with new ideas or alter your strategy if that something isn’t working.