The changing nature of the labor market mandates that job seekers adjust their strategies. Whether it be changes in technology used by recruiters (and job seekers), return to office, or the economy in general – adapt and adjust!
In this week’s Summary you’ll learn about:
- Finding people hiring on LinkedIn
- Using the LinkedIn Feature section
- LinkedIn features for job seekers
- Where to search for jobs
- What you can do to improve your job search
- 2 articles about job scams and what to watch out for
- What you need to know about online visibility
- 2 articles about Return To Office (RTO)
- Trends impacting the workforce
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4-Step Process To Uncover People Hiring On LinkedIn | Adam Broda
LinkedIn can be extremely powerful at uncovering opportunities and identifying people hiring for roles you might be interested in. Just follow this straightforward 4-step process and see what you find.
NOTE: Remember, there are many ways to uncover opportunities! Experimenting with new ideas may help you find the winning ticket.
What is the LinkedIn FEATURED section & How to Access IT? | Meller Marketing
This is one of the most visible sections of your LinkedIn profile (if you use it)! Adding Featured content is a huge differentiator for job seekers when done right! Think about presentations or articles written, a slide deck featuring your career highlights, a popular LinkedIn post of yours… and keep it fresh!
How to Use LinkedIn to Get Your Next Job | Lynnaire Johnston
Some basic and Premium features all job seekers should know about to help with the job search. This article is based on the LinkedIn Live conversation I had with Lynnaire Johnston.
JOB SEARCH
Are You Wasting Time Searching for Jobs in the Wrong Places? | Job Hopper Newsletter
One of your methods for finding jobs is to use job boards but are you using the right ones? This overview on types of job boards provides you what each are good for!
NOTE: Different employers use different job boards for different types of jobs. It’s important for you to diversify the job boards you use to help you cover your bases (and find jobs at your target employers).
Stuck in a Prolonged Job Search? Here’s 8 Things You Might Be Doing Wrong | My Career GPS
If it has been 6+ months since you started looking for a job and you’re still at it – you aren’t alone. Landing a new job is taking longer! Review this list of 8 things and see what you can put more time and energy into to turn your search around. (There’s no quick fix or easy button!)
SCAMS
How to Tell if a Job Offer Is Real or a Scam | Jan Tegze
Jan is a recruiter. His name was used in a scam job offer – that’s how he discovered it. But there are signs you can look for and things you can do to investigate “too good to be true” situations.
How To Spot a Fake LinkedIn Profile And Its Dangers (The Audio Podcast) | Mark Anthony Dyson
Mark has been on a mission to help educate job seekers about scams. His newsletter, The Job Scam Alert, has lots of information about different types of scams. The BEST time to be informed is BEFORE you fall victim!
ONLINE VISIBILITY
The New Era of Digital First: AI, Search, and Social Media Trends | Career Thought Leaders
Getting found online has been a strategy for savvy careerists. How you go about doing this has changed as a result of AI. During this LinkedIn Live, Marie Zimenoff and Kate Pozeznik discuss:
- How Generative AI is reshaping search engines and the impact on your online presence
- The rise of new platforms like Findem and the evolution of how recruiters find candidates
- Strategies to adapt your digital brand for maximum visibility in this new era
- and more!
RETURN TO OFFICE
My gameplan for RTO mandates | The Random Recruiter
Random (as a recruiter and job seeker advocate) lays out how he recommends employees begin exploring the job market with a warning that pursuing fully remote work may not be a wise long-term plan.
The Elite’s War on Remote Work Has Nothing to Do with Productivity | The Sentinel Intelligence
This isn’t a surprise to many. But this article lays out why there’s a huge push to get employees back into the office. We will see more companies begin to follow this approach!
WORKFORCE
Global Workforce Report: Top Talent Is Hard to Find, Harder to Keep | Workday
Job applications are growing (see the chart in the article about the increase in applications by industry). And in response, “employers have raised experience requirements, with 59% of the respondents saying this trend is likely to continue over the next 12 months.” To make things tougher, “75% of industries report increased turnover among high-potential employees.”
JOB SEARCH VISUAL
The Purpose of An Informational Meeting (Coffee Chat)
Please excuse the typo on the first slide (coffee not coffe)
Before you randomly start having conversations with people about your job search, lay out a plan and have a purpose! These slides help walk you through the important steps!
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Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.