Jill Curley on LinkedIn: #candidates #recruiting #jobseekers #recruiters #hiringmanagers (2024)

2 absolutely unsuccessful job search tactics: #️⃣1️⃣ Thinking that if you apply for jobs that are below your level will help you enter the company you want to work for, and you’ll then get the job you want.⛔ Why is this so wrong?Besides the fact that you’ll always be marked as “overqualified”, and most likely not considered for the next step in the hiring process, you will waste so much of your precious time. The essence of the HR job is to find qualified candidates who will stay in a specific role for a considerable time, so your “stepping stone” tactic will be very obvious, and it will not work. 🟢 What to do instead:Follow the company page on LinkedIn and set the alert to new job openings. Target a job at your professional level, tailor your resume to the job posting and basic qualification requirements and apply. Follow, engage, and connect with HR folks in that company, too.#️⃣2️⃣ Sending messages to recruiters that go something like this: “I'm open to anything that would be a good match for my skills! Please, check my resume/profile and let me know if you have any openings."⛔ Why is this so wrong?You think this shows flexibility and expands the number of jobs you'd be considered for + you’re doing your “networking” part.But, employers are looking for people who have the skills and experiences that align with specific roles. Recruiters search for candidates that will meet the role requirements, not the other way around. That is why you don’t get replies to your messages - recruiters aren't going to take the time to answer because there's no real benefit to them. 🟢 What to do instead:Know your target job - when you're more focused and specific, people are better positioned to help you. Write instead: "I have 15 years of experience in sales and marketing in the IT and retail industries, with 7 years in management. I'm exploring management or individual contributor roles in these fields, and am also open to other industries."Usually, the easy things to do, do not bring the desired results.Start your job search by knowing exactly what you want and adapt all your job search tools and tactics accordingly. Trust me, you’ll save yourself a lot of time and effort. I’m just a message away if you need me. 🍀💬#jobsearch #humanresources #management #oliveracoaching

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"𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 80% 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬?"🤔...It is true that a significant number of job opportunities are 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝on job portals or public platforms. Many companies prefer alternative methods to source candidates or rely on internal referrals. 👉 Here are some reasons why jobs may not be posted on job portals:🔸 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Companies often prioritize filling positions internally or through employee referrals before considering external candidates. They may advertise jobs internally or rely on recommendations from current employees.🔹 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:Hiring managers often prefer to hire candidates who are recommended by someone they trust. Networking and building relationships within your industry can increase your chances of learning about unadvertised job opportunities.🔸 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬: Some companies outsource their hiring process to recruitment agencies/headhunters who specialize in finding qualified candidates. These agencies may have access to job openings that are not publicly advertised.🔹 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭: Job seekers who proactively reach out to companies they are interested in working for may discover hidden job opportunities. Sending speculative applications or contacting hiring managers directly can sometimes lead to job offers.🔸 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲-𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬:Certain industries or specialized fields may have dedicated platforms, forums, or professional networks where job openings are shared exclusively. It's important to research and engage with these industry-specific resources.🔹 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬: In some cases, companies may choose not to publicly advertise a job opening due to confidentiality reasons. This can occur when they are replacing an incumbent employee or searching for candidates for sensitive positions.❌ So, don't limit your job search to traditional channels alone. ✨ 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.#jobsearch #hiddenjobmarket #jobopportunities #jobportal #jobseeker #career #job

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Are you on the hunt for your dream job or looking to explore new career opportunities? Connecting with recruiters can be a game-changer in your job search journey.But the question is: Where can you find recruiter’s email addresses? 🤔I got you! Here’s where you can start:1️⃣ **Job Listings**: When you scan through job postings, pay attention to the poster's name – it's often a recruiter! You can then use social media or other platforms to look up their email address. A personalized message could be your ticket to an exciting job prospect.2️⃣ **Company Career Pages**: Some companies have dedicated recruiters who specialize in finding top-notch talent. If you have a specific company in mind, head over to their career page on their website. You might stumble upon contact information for a recruiter who can guide you toward amazing job opportunities within the organization.3️⃣ **Job Placement Agencies**: Staffing agencies are treasure troves of opportunities. Recruiters in these agencies usually have their email addresses readily available on platforms like LinkedIn. These agencies work with both job seekers and companies looking to hire, making them valuable resources in your job search.That’s it.To save you trouble though, I have expert recruiters with more than 10+ years of experience who can readily help and match you with an employer and job opportunity that you need.The process is simple, just send me or Eye To Eye Careers a message!#eyecare #jobopportunities #recruitment #applynow

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🌟 On the job market? Time to strategically think about what you need to do to find your new role. 🌟👩💻Is your CV up to date? You need to ensure your CV has highlighted all of your technical skills, achievments and key responsibilities in detail. Make sure you showcase your best work and tailor it to each job you're applying for. I recommend having one generalist CV that you can alter to talk about certain acheivements that are most relevent for your next role.📱What does your LinkedIn Profile look like? Nowadays, a lot of recruiters are finding their best candidates from their LI profile. Treat this as a digital CV. Put yourself out there by completing your profile to 100% and ensuring you're doing things like asking for recommendations from previous employers and fillling out some key responsibilities for each of your roles.✅ Connections!! Some recruiters may say differently but one thing we have been enforcing is networking. As much as I'd love for every candidate to work with me exclusively, there are 100's of clients and recruiters who have roles that may suit them. Speak to your peers and see who they're talking to. We are seeing that day to day many roles are now being filled by 'someone knowing someone' already. These things are just scratching the surface when it comes to looking for a job. As they say; 'Looking for a job is a full-time job'. Make sure you're putting in the hard work to find the next right role for you. Need help with figuring out the next steps? Please reach out and share your situation and CV to me at jaylene.quiaonza@randstaddigital.com.au #Hiring #DataRecruitment #jobseekersupport

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Think you can do the job? It doesn’t matter. Just because you think you can do the job doesn’t mean they think you’re qualified for the job. Search firms are paid a significant fee to evaluate candidates that the client company can’t find on their own. 🔎They’re charged with having to determine if that candidate will exceed expectations for that client in the given job. 🎯The client company gave the search firm a series of parameters to meet that they feel justify paying a fee to the search firm if the candidate embodies those requirements.🕵️♂️ So frankly, it doesn’t matter that you think you can do the job. Before sending you to their client, the search firm has to ensure you have the: ✅ Proper years of experience✅ Company caliber exposure✅ Demonstrated track record of results✅ Culture fit potential✅ Professional training✅ And educational credentials And if you’re missing one piece of it, you probably won’t be submitted for the job.Can you try to get around it? Yes. If you weren’t contacted by the search firm, or submitted to the company by them, apply through a different venue that doesn’t add a fee to your head if hired. If you follow that path, make sure to follow a personalized job search plan ensuring you:🤝 Network with new and existing contacts📩 Submit your resume directly to hiring managers🌐 Use the company’s website📱 Follow them and comment on social Want to know what the senior managing director of the world’s largest specialized talent solutions firm thinks about your job search and how you should work with recruiters? (I hope you said yes because it’s a rare and awesome opportunity) 🙌Join me and Robert Half's Emily Neill for a live Pop-Up Career Chat on recruiting myths, what to do in this job market, and the right way to handle recruiter inquiries. When: Tuesday, August 15 at 12 noon ETGrab your fr*ee seat: https://lnkd.in/ej9GWV7qLook, I know there are times when someone’s really talented at something and they have no professional experience — they just need a big break. But we’re talking about working with recruiters here, so qualifications and experience come into play in a big way. Am I off here? Clue me in. #jobsearch #executivesearch #recruitment #gethired #leadership

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This is why you are not getting work!Or what recruiters really look for when they view your profile.This morning I looked at 500 individuals who classified as Open to Work on their Linked in Profiles.I realised that a number of them had not optimised their profiles and worse many had not even completed them properly – so I stopped, went back and counted them.431 out of 500 could improve their profilesWhy should they improve their profiles?Because recruiters (inhouse and agency) are lazy – maybe not as lazy as these candidates though.Recruiters want as much information about you as simply and quickly as possible.So what are the 5 most common things missing from these job seekers profiles1.The Open to Work Frame – no shame here and it puts you at the top of the list2.A profile picture – proves you are a real person and not some scam3.Use of the Banner – you can put what ever you like behind your picture and this accounts for 20% of the space a recruiter sees4.About – Incomplete or empty. Use it to sell yourself and use the key words that will attract employers5.Headline – use this to highlight your key skills/experience (it’s the bit under your name)If you make sure all of these are optimised you will be ahead of over 80% of other linked in users and be at the top of the recruiters search list.Good Luck!With over 20 years experience in looking for work, finding people new careers and helping companies create Talent Acquistion programs, I am building out the ultimate playbook for job searchers and career changers. Follow me here on linked in and sign up to the VIP Guest list in comments.#careerpivot #careeradvice #careers

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I've been lucky enough to grow up in a candidate-driven market where there are more jobs than candidates which favours candidates. However, since COVID, the market has shifted to be employer-driven meaning there are more candidates than jobs.I posted a couple of days ago about standing out from the crowd by leveraging your network and sliding into hiring manager's DM's. But, that's not going to work for every job and every candidate which can be demoralising. Some interesting stats to consider when applying for jobs:On average, each job opening attracts up to 250 applicants. Of those candidates, 4 to 6 will get called for an interview, and only 1 will get the job. When reviewing candidates, 60% of recruiters will use social networking sites to research candidates and 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to check candidates.On top of leveraging your network and DM's, double-check your online profiles on job boards and socials like LinkedIn. Take time to complete 100% of your online profiles, including skills and achievements, then let your 24/7 online presence go to work for you even when you’re not.#recruitment#newjobs#hiringmanagers#jobfinders #candidates #jobseeker https://lnkd.in/eHkpjKBS

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Using agencies for finding your next job can offer a multitude of benefits. 🚀Agencies have access to a wide network of employers, including those who may not advertise their vacancies publicly. This gives candidates a competitive edge by increasing their chances of landing interviews with top companies. 💼Furthermore, agencies often have insights into the job market and can provide valuable guidance on industry trends, salary expectations, and in-demand skills. This knowledge can be instrumental in helping candidates navigate their job search effectively. 📊Working with an agency also streamlines the job search process. Instead of sifting through countless job listings, candidates receive curated opportunities that align with their skills and career goals. This saves time and effort while increasing the likelihood of securing a role that is the right fit. ⏳Ultimately, partnering with a recruitment agency can empower candidates to find their ideal job faster and with greater ease. Their expertise, connections, and personalized approach can make a significant difference in landing a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity. 💡#RecruitmentAgency #JobSearchTips #CareerDevelopment

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Ryan Chronicles #11 If you're relying on job postings for a new job, you are missing out on the best opportunities. Sure you should keep an eye on posted openings and respond with an expectation similar to any other marketing campaign. Figure a 10% response rate at best, probably closer to 5%. Lots of reasons for that rate, but you can do what a good (candidate oriented) recruiter would do. Here are some ideas: most jobs go unadvertised and unposted. Most jobs get filled through promotion, transfer, previous direct contact, or internal referrals. A large percentage of hires occur when the hiring manager and the candidate have one or more things in common - companies, industry, schools, interests, or people. Often these connections come up during or after the hiring process - why not use them in advance to get consideration, to get interviews, to separate yourself from other candidates? A good recruiter will market you to the following: 1) Openings they currently have. 2) Managers who have hired people with your experience. 3) Companies where your former managers work. 4) Companies that have hired people from the same companies you've worked for. 5) Companies where your former co-workers or friends work.6) Companies you got interviews or offers from in the past. 7) Companies that compete with companies you've worked for. 8) Managers with backgrounds or education or history similar to yours. 9) Companies with technology you know. 10) Companies developing products that essentially do the same thing as products you've worked on. 11) Companies you want to work for. 12) Pursue past employers. Daily dozen.YOU CAN DO ALL THIS YOURSELF! Ping me if you want more. #recruiting#recruitertraining#jobsearch #jobsearchtips #findajobyoulove #findajob #jobpostings #gethired

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