#JobSearch #Friday ARE YOU FRUSTRATED WITH YOUR CAREER SEARCH? TRY ALTERING YOUR TACTICS
Have you sent a bunch of applications in response to online job postings and not received any response beyond the requisite, “Thank you for applying to our job posting”…and we will never contact you (it would be refreshing if they were honest about a reply!)?
The good and bad news is of the hundreds of professionals that I coached to new positions over the past 26 years, almost all tried this tactic before my coaching.
What Percentage of Jobs Are Filled Through Online Job Postings?
According to metrics from the Career Transition Industry (formerly known as Outplacement), only 8 % of all openings are filled through applying online. Human Resources is quick to jump on that number as incorrect. They do not count candidates who apply online and then network their way into the company as “Networking”.
Why are these numbers So Low? It is pretty interesting. With over 40 years of Expert Talent Attraction experience, my experience is that most job descriptions are poorly written. Human Resources requested that Applicant Tracking System Company developers create a system that screens candidates out (well, HR is an Administrative/Compliance organization according to SHRM’s Customer Support).
In order to hopefully receive a call from HR, candidates have been trained to mirror the job description on their resume. The resulting effect is the candidate that has the best mirroring skills or software is judged to be the best candidate for the job – what possibly could go wrong?
What Is A Better Career Search Tactic?
The Career Transition industry found that 74 to 76% of all positions are filled through Networking with people who are connections with the candidates. Think about that comparison for a moment…positions filled by candidates responding online accepted only 8% of open positions vs. 74 to 76% of positions filled by Networking.
With those numbers, where will you spend your career search time?
One reason that Networking is so effective is that we humans crave personal contact. For the most part, we enjoy speaking with other people. Would you like to be a more effective Networker?
I am Passionate To Help People Find Dream Jobs!
This is the reason that this is the 87th consecutive week of #JobSearch #Friday Thought Leadership Blogs. All of you are on my mind!
My books are written in Steps instead of Chapters. Each Step leads to the next Step in your search. The Steps include discussions on your Resume, Networking, Interviewing, Salary Negotiation, and even more important information!
My most recent book discusses the 4 different areas of Science that impact your search. You have the power to control the Science for your Benefit. Expect Success! The Science Of The Over 50 Career Search.
You can do this!
Networking is the best practice to find a new career! I wrote my books to duplicate my efforts to assist you in your search. My expert experience as both a Recruiter and Career Coach gives me a perspective few professionals have. My Salary Negotiation script solves that pain point for most career seekers. To accelerate your #Jobsearch, please immediately click on this link to my second book, Employee 5.0: Secrets Of A Successful Job Search In The New World Order – http://amzn.to/2D9w39f My book contains the 12 Steps to find a new career in a nice, orderly fashion that follows your sales process. According to a newspaper review, “It is refreshing to find an author who speaks With you and not At you!” It also has the stories of people who did well – and some who did not. You may learn from both sides.
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If you feel the need for professional Career Coaching, my business has 3 different packages. I work closely with Professionals in all three packages. The primary difference is the time and personal requirements.
My Talent Attraction business model is to work with one company at a time and charge a flat monthly fee. This enables me to become part of a company’s team for short or long periods. Therefore, I know what is going on behind the curtain that candidates and authors outside of my field cannot see.
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