People Just Want a Shot...An Opportunity
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:35 am
Every year millions of people are looking for jobs. Some people are recent graduates. Some people have been laid off from their employer. Some people are looking for more work life balance. Whatever the reason, it is very likely that you will run into someone daily that is passively or actively looking for a new opportunity.
Let me say first hand that looking for a job is tough. It is hard. As Chad MacRae, a contestant on Top Recruiter 3 says: “looking for a job is a full time job”. Last night I watched episode 5 from Top Recruiter and it reminded me of why I am in recruiting today.
In this particular episode, the Top Recruiters from around the world were taken to a job fair sri lanka phone number resource in Miami where they were to be consultants to candidates and help direct them in their job search. Lindsay Stanton, Chief Client Officer, at Digi-Me, was a judge with Alex King. Digi-Me turns job descriptions from text to video at a very high click-through rate.
For many, looking for a job comes easily. For most, looking for a job is a daunting task. Some people have been with the same company for years while others are just beginning their job search. The funny thing about looking for a job is that the rules change daily. The days of looking for a job online and putting your resume in the applicant tracking system could land you in the dreaded “black hole” of applicants.
Kim Pope does an excellent job of talking about the importance of using LinkedIn to connect with the hiring managers. She also talks about using Twitter to follow the people that you meet so you find out what opportunities are out there and also get to know them on a different level.
The bottom line is you have to do something to differentiate yourself from the pack. Dressing appropriately at a job fair is key. Knowing what type of job you are going after and being able to clearly articulate your “elevator pitch” in a short amount of time will affect your chances of getting the job. 60 seconds may be all you have, so you better make the most of it.
Let me say first hand that looking for a job is tough. It is hard. As Chad MacRae, a contestant on Top Recruiter 3 says: “looking for a job is a full time job”. Last night I watched episode 5 from Top Recruiter and it reminded me of why I am in recruiting today.
In this particular episode, the Top Recruiters from around the world were taken to a job fair sri lanka phone number resource in Miami where they were to be consultants to candidates and help direct them in their job search. Lindsay Stanton, Chief Client Officer, at Digi-Me, was a judge with Alex King. Digi-Me turns job descriptions from text to video at a very high click-through rate.
For many, looking for a job comes easily. For most, looking for a job is a daunting task. Some people have been with the same company for years while others are just beginning their job search. The funny thing about looking for a job is that the rules change daily. The days of looking for a job online and putting your resume in the applicant tracking system could land you in the dreaded “black hole” of applicants.
Kim Pope does an excellent job of talking about the importance of using LinkedIn to connect with the hiring managers. She also talks about using Twitter to follow the people that you meet so you find out what opportunities are out there and also get to know them on a different level.
The bottom line is you have to do something to differentiate yourself from the pack. Dressing appropriately at a job fair is key. Knowing what type of job you are going after and being able to clearly articulate your “elevator pitch” in a short amount of time will affect your chances of getting the job. 60 seconds may be all you have, so you better make the most of it.