summer job search: 3 Ways to Conquer the Summer Job Search Learn how to stand out amongst your competition and still enjoy your summer. by Amanda Augustine for theladders Here are three tips to help you stay ahead of the competition and still enjoy your summer. Stay Fresh A recent study by TheLadders found that you need to apply to a job within 72 hours after it’s been posted online – after that, the chances of your application even being opened drops by 50%! So, what do you do? Carve out some time every day to review the freshest job listings so you know which jobs you need to apply to and when. Search on the Go People think “job search” and they automatically imagine themselves stuck indoors all day glued to their hot computer. Not anymore! You can take your job search anywhere with your smart phone. Download job-search apps like TheLadders new free iPhone app to review your job matches and understand who your competition is before you apply. Party with a Purpose The summer is all about beach parties, baseball games, and other fun outdoor activities. I want you to enjoy these events with your job search in mind – go in with a game plan to network. Studies have found you’re ten times more likely to get a call back when your application includes an employee referral. You never know – the person sitting next to you as the Yankees game could be the key to your next job application. As a bonus here are 3 more tips Plan Ahead to Stay on Track Between juggling vacation plans, your kids’ summer day camp and work, your schedule will be packed during the summer months. Take a look at your calendar now and prioritize your activities. When and where can you invest time in your job search? Set a few goals on a weekly or monthly basis to keep your search on track. Optimize Your Summer Reading Whether your goal is to get promoted or find a new job, the summer can be a great time to fill in a knowledge gap that’s holding you back. Exchange your usual summer reading for a book that will help you get ahead in your career. Check out The Personal MBA, Eventual Millionaire, and 800 CEO Read for book recommendations on everything from the psychology of sales to running more effective meetings. Mobilize Your Job Search I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: the job search is a full-time job. Luckily, we live in a time where it’s possible to work from almost anywhere, at any time. If you’re planning to be away from your home office more than usual this summer, mobilize your job search. Download apps that will help you manage your network, access your resume and vet potential opportunities while on-the-go. For example, TheLadders’ iOS app, Job Search by TheLadders, allows you to identify job matches, uncover new opportunities and scout out the competition before you apply.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 14:11:18 +0000
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