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If you're actively seeking new job opportunities, ensuring your contact details are current is crucial for staying connected. 📩 Email – Recruiters commonly initiate contact through email. A simple typo or outdated email address could result in missing out on important messages. 📞 Phone – Hiring managers might need to reach you promptly. If your phone number has changed or your voicemail isn't set up, you could miss out on important calls. ✨ Attention to detail matters. Take the time to verify that your resume, LinkedIn profile, and job applications contain accurate contact information to avoid any missed opportunities. #CareerTips #JobSearchAdvice #StayConnected #UpdateYourInfo #ProfessionalTips #CareerSuccess #RecruiterTips #JobSearchJourney #Earlycareers #Entrylevel

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀, First of all, I truly appreciate all those who create and share genuine opportunities for job seekers. Your efforts make a real difference. However, I do wish to raise a sincere question to some who frequently post openings without providing any clear contact details — especially an 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀. While I completely understand that sharing a 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 might lead to excessive calls and disturb your workflow or personal time, mentioning a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗜𝗗 doesn’t cause such inconvenience. So, why hesitate to include one? Are job posts being shared to genuinely close positions or simply to increase followers and engagement? Because when candidates are asked to “comment” or “DM” to apply — and LinkedIn restricts messages unless we follow the person — it becomes frustrating and discouraging. If the purpose of posting is to help job seekers, then please make it easier for them to reach you through proper channels. Transparent communication builds trust and respect in the recruitment process. To my fellow job seekers — let’s be mindful. Instead of spending time commenting or following profiles that post vague or unverified openings, focus your efforts on verified listings that provide 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 or 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀. Let’s keep LinkedIn a space for 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 and 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. #Recruitment #HiringEthics #JobSeekers #LinkedInCommunity #Transparency #HiringProcess #CareerOpportunities #JobSearch #Recruiters #HRProfessionals

There's so much information out there about the current job market. So how do you overcome the challenges? The tips below are common sense and strategic action steps that I'd recommend to any job seeker. #jobsearch #jobsearchtips #jobhunt #careeradvice #resume

Why No Photo is the Default Best Practice 1. ATS Incompatibility Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are designed to read text. Images, including your headshot, can often confuse the software, leading to your resume being misparsed or rejected before a human even sees it. 2. Bias Prevention In most countries, especially the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, hiring managers are trained to avoid elements that could introduce unconscious bias based on appearance, age, or background. A photo can open the door to such bias. 3. Space and Professionalism Your resume space is far too valuable to dedicate to a picture. Your profile picture belongs on a professional networking site like LinkedIn, not on the resume itself. The Rule of Thumb: When in doubt, leave it out! Stick to text and let your skills and achievements be the sole focus of your application. #resumewriting #resumewriters #resumewritingservices #resumebuilder #jobsearch, #career #jobopportunities #ITJobs, #Cybersecurity or #TechTrends #leadership, #training, #success #content, #marketing, #socialmedia #resumewriting #resumewriters #resumewritingservices #resumebuilder #jobsearch, #career #jobopportunities #ITJobs, #Cybersecurity or #TechTrends #leadership, #training, #success #content, #marketing, #socialmedia #resumetips #resumewriter #resumeservices #resumebuilding #resumetemplate #resumemakeover #resumeexpert#resume keywords #resume tips  #resume examples #resume builder   #resume template  #resume cover letter #resume objective #resume skills #resumewriting #resumewriters #resumewritingservices #resumebuilder #jobsearch #career #jobopportunities #ITJobs #Cybersecurity #TechTrends #leadership #training #success #content #marketing #socialmedia #resumetips #resumeservices #resumebuilding #resumetemplate #resumemakeover #resumeexpert #resumekeywords #resumeexamples #resumecoverletter #resumeobjective #resumeskills #ResumeRevamp, #CareerBoost, #JobSearchStrategies, #ProfessionalProfile, #ResumeCrafting, #CareerEnhancement, #JobApplicationTips, #ResumeOptimization, #CareerStorytelling, #JobSuccess, #ResumeModernization, #SkillsShowcase, #ProfessionalBranding, #ResumeRefresh, #JobWinningResumes , #CareerAdvancement, #ResumeTailoring, #ProfileBuilding, #EmployabilityBoost, #ResumeImpact, #CareerProgression, #ApplicationSuccess, #ResumePerfection, #JobSearchHacks, #PersonalBrandBuilding  

I am seeing more and more posts coming into my newsfeed of folks in the #technology industry asking for support in their job hunting efforts. I posted this over a year ago, learned from my own experience. If it helps even one of you...I will be happy. Good luck. Alastair ‐---------------------------------------------- After my "Gold Medal" post yesterday where I accepted a job offer, I was asked for advice on what techniques I found worked and what didn't work. Thought I might share some thoughts on what I found. I am sure there may be other practices that are as good, if not better...but this was my approach. 🤯 - the beginning. Its a shock...you got, or are getting laid off. Natural reaction is to panic and you will lose sleep. Take care of yourself in this phase.. build your psychological strength and resilience for what is ahead. 🙋♂️🙋♀️🙋 - build a "buddy" network....start conversations with others who have "opentowork" on their picture. I got great advice, support and practical help (templates) from complete strangers. Their support will help you get through the low points (and believe me you will have them). 🤓 - Templates...you need a CV for human consumption (as you reach out to your network), a CV optimised for ATS bots (cut down, simplified human version) and a cover letter template 👨🏫 - Method 1 - leverage the power of your connections and network. Reach out to folks you may not have spoken to in years. Explain your situation and ask then to keep their eyes open for you. For those that are interested, send them your human CV. If they can give recommendations to their company hiring managers, even better. 👩🏫 - Method 2 - usual route via LinkedIn jobs searching. NOTE : I found Method 1 to be 20X more effective than Method 2, in getting intro F2F calls 💩 - Recruiters. Sorry, but didn't do anything for me. 🕘🕐🕠 - Self Organisation and Timing - Track everything. You lose track of who you spoke to and next actions. 👉I would advise you to identify 10 companies that are your top targets. Check their job postings every day. 👉For say another 50 companies that are in same field, check their job listing once a week 👉Build a tab with companies that are outliers, ...say startups. Be open minded here. 🏃♂️- Timing is important, get your application in early In Summary: 👉 Create your material (templates) 👉 Build your framework for outreach and its tracking 👉 Leverage your contacts 👉 Turn the handle and let your self created job hunting machine do its work...a few hours a day. 👍Take regular breaks. Job hunting is draining, isolating and demoralising. Final Word: Believe in yourself. You have skills, experience and value. Keep going. Do not give up. You are NOT alone. 🧓👴👩🦳👨🦰🧔👩🦰👱♀️🙍♀️🙍🙆🙆♀️🙆♂️🙋🙋♂️

As an out of work recruiter, who is still connecting people to roles within my network when I see a good fit… Here is the honest advice: ✅ DO network. This has been the only way I have gotten offers and interviews through my TWO RIFs in Aug 2024 and Aug 2025 (yep same month a year apart y’all). ✅ DO apply FIRST! As soon as a job posting goes live, and you are a great if not PERFECT fit, apply!!!! Those are the apps that will get reviewed. Set your job notifications to the correct parameters and pay attention to them asap. ✅ DO look for jobs with UNDER 10 applicants. There is a feature that LI provides, so you can filter important things like when the role was posted and how many applicants have applied already. This will increase your chance to be seen. ❌ DO NOT write a cover letter. Hundreds of recruiters on LI are speaking of how overwhelmed they are with an influx of applications. They won’t read it, and it gives little to no advantage currently. ❌ DO NOT use the easy apply button. I know it is there, but many people don’t realize how to turn it on and off… RECENTLY some employers are including alternate instructions in their job descriptions and sometimes alternate recruiting sites are not integrated with the company’s ATS. Go to their site and read EVERYTHING ❌ DO NOT apply to everything!!! If you are not a spot on contender, you will not be considered. It is an employer’s market and they are seeking that purple squirrel for any role right now. It will just bog down the ATS and make it harder for others. Stick to perfect fits in this current market. ✅ DO ask for a recruiter to look over your resume! I’m happy to do this for any of y’all! Right now, ATS friendly resumes are VITAL. It’s also super important to make your tangible acheivements visible on your resume… by how much did you improve x? Et al. Here to help while I hunt!! #jobseeking #jobhunt #jobmarket #jobseekingadvice #recruiteradvice #opentowork #resumehelp

There’s a hidden feature on LinkedIn company pages that flags your profile for recruiters, most job seekers miss it. Here’s how to find it: 1️⃣ Enter the company name in the LinkedIn search bar. 2️⃣ Visit their LinkedIn page and navigate to the “Life” tab. 3️⃣ Scroll down to “Interested in working with us in the future?” 4️⃣ Click “I’m interested.” What happens next? 🔹 Your profile is privately shared with the company’s recruiters. 🔹 You’re flagged as an interested candidate for up to a year—even if no jobs are currently posted. Don’t wait for opportunities to find you. Take control and make it happen! #jobsearch #linkedintips #linkedinprofile #careeradvice #careercoach --------------------------------------------------------- P.S. Not every company has rolled this feature out yet, find on the ones that have.

🔍 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 ��𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 In today’s competitive market, opportunities move fast, and so do recruiters. The difference between landing an interview or being overlooked often comes down to how well your resume tells your story. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: 1️⃣ 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 Full Name | Email | Mobile | Current Location | LinkedIn Profile These are not just formalities. They make it easier for recruiters and hiring managers to reach you instantly without delays.. 2️⃣ 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 Clearly list the core skills you manage in your role, the right keywords ensure your resume gets noticed in searches and shortlisting systems. 3️⃣ 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 This is more than degrees, it reflects your foundation and professional credibility. 4️⃣ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 Go beyond the designation. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: If your title is Talent Acquisition Specialist, but you also handle onboarding, HR operations, or process improvements, highlight it. Employers want to see the complete picture of your contribution. 5️⃣ 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 Stability shows commitment. Achievements show impact. Numbers, outcomes, and success stories add weight to your profile. ✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬? Because your resume is your personal sales pitch. It speaks for you before you enter the room. A vague or half baked resume undersells your potential, while a detailed one showcases your versatility, strengths, and growth journey. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: For every role, hundreds apply. A detailed resume helps you stand out. 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: ATS systems prioritize resumes with complete and relevant details. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡: Hiring managers spend seconds scanning. A strong resume makes those seconds count. 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 & 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬: Modern roles often combine multiple responsibilities. Your resume should reflect your full contribution, not just your job title. #JobSearch #ResumeTips #CareerGrowth #LinkedInTips #TalentAcquisition #SalesCareers #ProfessionalBranding #JobHunters #CareerGrowth #ResumeTips #JobHunters #LinkedInTips #SalesCareers #TalentAcquisition #Opportunities #PersonalBranding #JobSearch #ResumeTips #CareerGrowth #JobHunters #SalesCareers #TalentAcquisition #OperationsManagement #LinkedInTips

This may be a familiar topic, but it remains a very real issue today—and unfortunately, LinkedIn doesn’t seem to be addressing it effectively. Far too often, I see so-called “recruiters” offering jobs only to redirect candidates to personal Gmail or Outlook accounts friend that is amazing. Others push resume-rewriting services, claiming to know “someone” who can help you get past the ATS monster. In reality, these services oat times lead to a Fiverr account or a “friend” who is likely the recruiter themselves trying to monetize your search. Many times, the end result is simply an AI-generated resume that you can do for free with ChatGPT —something you could create yourself—while you’re left $40–$300 poorer, with no job or offers to show for it. On the other side, there are “recruiters” who appear to be doing nothing more than harvesting resumes. Their purpose remains unclear, but there are some clear red flags: -Requests to send your resume to a non-company email address. -Profiles with very few connections or recently created accounts. -Job postings that cannot be verified on the company’s official website. Before applying, always double-check. A quick search on Google by copying and pasting the so called JD or directly on the company’s careers page can save you time and money. And when it comes to resume services—do your research first. Don’t hand over $200+ without verifying credibility. The larger question remains: how do we overcome this? Personally, I’ve been actively job hunting for more than four years. I’ve connected with recruiters, networked, engaged on LinkedIn, and far too often you get ignored or they engage once and never hear back. I attended career events, yet too often the advice is simply to “apply online.” Meanwhile, tickets to these events cost $50+, but provide little beyond that same guidance. We need more than surface-level networking. We need genuine support. Let’s help one another by sharing what has worked, exposing what hasn’t, and supporting our community—especially as we head into the holidays, which can be the most challenging time of year. We’re all in this together. How can we help each other? #network #openforwork #jobs #openforwork #marketing #graphicdesign #jobsearch #jobseeker #careeropportunities #ghosting #noanswer #recruiting #hr #market

As I reflect on my five-month job search journey, having submitted over 1000 applications, I've gleaned valuable insights into today's job market that I believe are worth sharing. 1. Quality over quantity matters. ✅ Initially, I applied to 15-20 jobs daily, thinking casting a wide net was the way to go. However, I discovered that investing time in researching each company and tailoring my applications led to more interview opportunities, proving that depth beats breadth. 2. Silence is a common occurrence in the job application process. 👻 Facing silence post-interview is a reality. With the high volume of applicants, it's understandable that not every application will receive a response. Understanding the workload on hiring managers can help in empathizing with the lack of feedback. 3. On-site roles yield higher response rates than remote positions. 🏭 In my experience, on-site applications garnered a 50-75% response rate compared to remote roles, which had less than a 50% response rate. The influx of applications for remote positions might contribute to this trend. 4. Specialized roles are becoming less common. 👨🎨 Employers now seek diverse skill sets, expanding job requirements beyond traditional boundaries. While this shift may seem daunting, it presents opportunities for applicants to upskill and diversify their expertise. 5. Persistence is key. 👏 Despite setbacks, I continue applying, confident that the right opportunity aligning with my skills and experience will surface. Surpassing the 1000-application mark signifies not just proactive job hunting but also the versatility of my profile across various industries. Keep refining your resume and cover letters to highlight your unique qualities. These insights may resonate with fellow job seekers navigating the competitive job market. Share your experiences, stay motivated, and keep those applications coming. #opentowork #jobhunting #marketplace #designjobs #inspiration #resumes 👍