Tips for job searching where employers are recruiting

[Reyed Mia (Apprentice, DIU)]

Tips for job searching where employers are recruiting

Use Niche and Local Job Boards: Focus your efforts on the same job sites that companies are using to recruit. Many companies use niche job boards that focus on an industry or local job sites that focus on a specific geographic location. There are a couple of reasons why hiring managers target their recruiting efforts. First of all, there will be fewer applicants. In addition, those candidates are typically more focused, because they're job searching on a niche site relevant to their skills. From the location perspective, it's easier and less expensive to interview and hire local candidates.

Get Your Resume Noticed: More and more companies are using talent management technology to screen applicants. Take advantage of the trend and target your resume to make it more competitive. Prioritize content so that your most important and relevant experience is listed first, with key accomplishments listed at the top. Take a look at your resume, then at job postings that match your interests.

Use Professional Networking Sites: LinkedIn is at the top of the networking sites listed for many companies who are recruiting. The main reason that companies are using LinkedIn is to find passive job candidates. Another reason why companies are using LinkedIn, is because referrals from their employees are highly valued because they typically have a higher success rate. LinkedIn helps companies leverage the networks of their employees.

Source: http://thecareernews.com/newsletter.php?news=3505