EP46: HOW TO JUMP START YOUR JOB SEARCH IN 2021: 6 Tips to Get You Seen & Hired
Welcome back Chit Chatter! 
In today’s episode I am going deep in the steps of how to maximize your time while job searching. We all know that job searching can be very daunting, stressful and even boring. 
My tips in this episode are here to make your life and your time efficient and easy. If you’re on the hunt for a new position in 2021 make sure that you know what type of work you’re seeking. This will help you understand what keywords to use when searching in the job boards such as LinkedIn and Indeed. 
Here are my top 6 tips!
Update Your Resume
You want to make sure that your resume is screaming HIRE ME! This means going through your experience and professional development line by line.

Tailor and Customize Your Resume to Match the Job
The most important and critical document in your job search process is your resume. Yes, you need to change your resume EVERY TIME YOU APPLY.
Trick #1: Create a master version of your resume that has all of your work experience of the past 7-10 years. Be sure to be detailed in every position you help and professional positions. This will help shorten your time in creating the custom resume for the new job you’re applying to. 
Go through the job description of the job you want to apply for. Highlight  every responsibility and qualification that you know you can do. Write an example of how you can perform these tasks and duties in the margin or in your word doc. 
Use the keywords for the job description to add into your resume. These are searchable. Keywords are action words or phrases describing and action or event that are included in the description to help hiring managers and recruiters filter through applicants much quicker. You want these in your resume and cover letter. 
Keep this in a safe space, I have every single version of a resume I’ve ever written since they invented flash drives! HA! You never know when it’s time to pull up an old relic.

Update Your LinkedIn Profile
Your LinkedIn profile is your resume on steroids. It’s your resume that never sleeps and it is the place where you can get seen by recruiters and potential employers. 
Use keywords from your resume and the job descriptions you found to sprinkle throughout your profile. 
Update your headline to “actively seeking employment in BLANK industry.” Look for similar headlines amongst other LinkedIn users
The idea is that your profile needs to scream HIRE ME! HIRE ME!

Start Engaging in Networking
LinkedIn is the largest social media networking platform. With over 500 Million active users, LinkedIn is the place to stand out and get seen!
Start to search for recruiters or people in the industry or field your interested in getting hired. This is how you can start to find people and then send them a customized invitation to join their network. 
The connections you’re establishing are going to help you develop relationships and learn from those individuals who are hiring or can connect you to folks who are. 
Customizing your invitation is critical to getting accepted on someone’s network. You will want to make sure you tailor a message to the person you want to connect with BEFORE YOU SEND THE INVITATION!

Join Groups, Create Posts & Share Info
Similar to other social media platforms, you want to get noticed. LinkedIn has an algorithm that allows its users to be visible. Create a post that catches your network’s attention
Share articles and resources that people share and comment on
Comment on other people’s posts so you can create engagement and draw attention to your profile

The Cover Letter
As annoying as they may be to write, a cover letter is an essential tool in the job search process. Writing one can be tedious, but if you follow the 4 steps I outlined in the podcast you should be a wiz at writing them in no time. 

If you or someone you know needs assistance with their resume, their cover letter or LinkedIn profile, send them my way! My Jo