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022: [Job Search, Pt. 2 / 5] Why you should prioritize people over platforms in your job search
022: [Job Search, Pt. 2 / 5] Why you should prioritize people over platforms in your job search
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Jul 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Welcome to part 2 of the 4 part series on the Job Search.
In this episode, Sarah discusses prioritizing making connections with people, following and engaging with people who work at companies you want to work for (without coming off as a creeper!), cold emailing hiring managers, and how to keep your messaging short and sweet.
01:27 Why you need to prioritize people over platforms in your job search.
03:03 How a lot of people successfully find and apply to jobs through the portal
04:38 Focus on connecting with people because people share about jobs before they ever hit the job boards.
07:12 I wanna go through an example that I saw on LinkedIn last year…
08:19 There's no perfect formula to use or template. You have to be strategic
10:54 You really need to proactively be seeking to create or nurture relationships in your job search.
12:57 If you have not prioritized people in your job search yet, it is not too late.? Interested in learning more about Career Strategy Lab? Click here to apply! Once you're accepted we'll send an exclusive training with actionable job search tips and with details about what Career Strategy Lab is all about.
➡️ Get your FREE copy of the Career Strategy Podcast Workbook and Episode Guide.
⭐️ If you're enjoying the podcast, please click here and leave a quick review it to help us reach more folks!
? Say hi and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and/or YouTube.
In this episode, Sarah discusses prioritizing making connections with people, following and engaging with people who work at companies you want to work for (without coming off as a creeper!), cold emailing hiring managers, and how to keep your messaging short and sweet.
01:27 Why you need to prioritize people over platforms in your job search.
03:03 How a lot of people successfully find and apply to jobs through the portal
04:38 Focus on connecting with people because people share about jobs before they ever hit the job boards.
07:12 I wanna go through an example that I saw on LinkedIn last year…
08:19 There's no perfect formula to use or template. You have to be strategic
10:54 You really need to proactively be seeking to create or nurture relationships in your job search.
12:57 If you have not prioritized people in your job search yet, it is not too late.? Interested in learning more about Career Strategy Lab? Click here to apply! Once you're accepted we'll send an exclusive training with actionable job search tips and with details about what Career Strategy Lab is all about.
➡️ Get your FREE copy of the Career Strategy Podcast Workbook and Episode Guide.
⭐️ If you're enjoying the podcast, please click here and leave a quick review it to help us reach more folks!
? Say hi and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and/or YouTube.
Released:
Jul 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (66)
Welcome to The Career Strategy Podcast by Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody