So I haven't been active much on LinkedIn, but with the threat of layoffs, I am back on the job hunting saddle. Needless to say that app is a shtshow. Question: where do we go for job hunting these days? linkedIN cant be it....
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Thanks everyone the advice here was actually really helpful. 🙏🏻
I stopped using LinkedIn because I get too many spam emails from Indian recruiters every single day. 99% of those Indian recruiters are looking for new contractors. But most of their job descriptions are way off, have nothing to do with my background.
If you were a business execution consultant, you may find that user groups such as the IIBA (https://www.facebook.com/charlotte.iiba.org/) are good. Many company's HR staff and consultants roam these groups. Also, there is a certification that helps.
Also for the more technically inclined, there are Dev user groups such as https://www.meetup.com/CharlotteAltNet/
I have linked in premium and it has helped more talent recruiters find me. As someone said try indeed. Also find some express employment t agencies , I found one bustling like a nightclub , they had lots of jobs but think trade or some office job entry level 30 dollars. Hey I’m not below that. It’s mental sanity. Jobs will come back just wait for the next crisis
You forgot:
- Kissing colleagues as--s publicly.
- Low key flexing by sharing links to brilliant articles.
Indeed is a good site to try. Google has a job search feature as well. Once you start looking around on the internet, I think you will find that there will be a couple websites that stick out more than the others.
I don't know if it is just me. But the people who visited my Linkedin profile are mostly from India and China. I don't think they are recruiters. I think they are copycats.
LinkedIn - where people brag about the latest “look at me” meaningless conference they went to and took selfies at
- Meaningless “look at me” award they received
- Post their “look at me” wedding photos along with a “motivational story”
Job hunting is a lot like it used to be, use your networks and talk to friends/family/etc. Most jobs will come from personal recommendations rather than job posting mills.
Yes, LinkedIn has many job posts but look at the hundreds of applications each job supposedly gets. You're going up against automated application systems that spam the recruiter/hiring manager.
Which path do you think is more likely to lead to an interview and possible job?
LinkedIn is the best place to be. Rather than blasting out a lot of applications, I'd recommend turning things upside-down though. What I mean by that, is that if you can present well on LinkedIn with good education, experience, skills and (verifiable) certifications then recruiters will find you.
LinkedIn su-ks. Literally just a cestpool of Democratic talking points celebrating each other.
There is no secret sauce for job sites.
Number 1 on anyone's list should be networking with others, simply say hello to keep a heartbeat
Number 2 is researching where you want to work and roles
Number 3 is crafting that resume, freshen up skills
Number 4 is to ignore all this and sheepishly accept a lower paying job from a sniveling in-law who always has a tendency to say "I told you so".
There needs to be jobs before you can hunt them.