Get a referral - that has the most impact on your success. If it is taking your 4-5 hours to apply for one job – get better at it. Use the other 20 hours of networking, building, and posting helpful content reaching out to connections. Spend 10 hours do an online search for job listings. Morgan says that your weekly job search time should be about 30 hrs/wk. Always be specific when you make any request. Be clear about the job title you seek, the type of company or industry too. ![]() Likely, all your contacts don’t know you are looking for a job. Seeing your name frequently brings you to the top of their mind. Interact and comment on connections’ Linkedin and Facebook posts. As you get active, you are building a professional reputation to attract attention,” she noted. How? “Write some posts, share articles you’ve read, ask a question of your network, and comment on connection’s LinkedIn posts. Morgan recommends you be very proactive in your job search by building online content for LinkedIn, blogs, and video posts to keep you visible. POST MORE STUFF! Make yourself known on LinkedIn. And if you get an interview, that contact can help you by providing useful insider information. As long as they are employed inside a target company, they are a valuable asset to you. Morgan stresses that there is no such thing as a BAD networking contact. Since they likely work in another department, ask Why do they like working there? What is the culture like? How has COVID changed things? That person, if they like you, can send on your resume or introduce you.” They may also be able to introduce you to the HR or the hiring manager. Any employee inside can pass on your resume no matter what job they hold. Look for anyone you might have something in common with. Build relationships inside your targeted companies. “People spend more time on Facebook during the holidays. “December is a great time to connect with others,” suggests Morgan. To privately network, you can use Facebook Messenger to ask for help. Plus, no one ever knows you looked at their profile. ![]() Then turn on the Facebook button that says “friends of friends.” This allows you to see your 2 nd connections and who is connected to who. Go to your Facebook page, and at the top, search for a “company name.” Select the “People” tab. Create a list of companies you want to work at, targeting 20-25.
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