Effective Job Search Strategies to Consider

Before you begin a job search, you need to think through the question, “What’s your strategy as an executive job seeker?” There’s no right or wrong answer to the question, and sometimes it takes trial and error to truly figure out what the most effective strategy is for you. Even then, adjustments must be made along the way. It takes more than simply thinking you can write resumes that get you hired. With the digital age we live in, it requires more work and effort to get recognized. With the use of LinkedIn, here are some ongoing strategies you should consider incorporating into your job search regularly.

 Stay Active on LinkedIn

It’s great to have a completed LinkedIn profile, but being active on the platform is even better. You may want to consider working with a professional LinkedIn profile writer to help fully optimize your profile before you jump into your job search. Whether you update your profile on your own or not, once it is complete, you can join LinkedIn groups, revisit old connections, post original content, comment on other people’s content, and more. The point is the more people who see your name, the more attention you’ll get. Just be sure not to overdo it to the point where people may get tired of hearing from you.

 Post Creative & Insightful Content

One way to stand out among the competition is to post original content relevant to your industry. Writing content doesn’t have to be difficult. Write about information relevant to your industry, your area of expertise, and the types of articles you would want to read yourself. You can post these articles on your website or publish them on your LinkedIn profile. The idea is to be creative and insightful with each post so you’ll earn some credibility with each one.

 Comment on Posts to be Remembered

Part of writing content and posting on other’s posts to be remembered when an opportunity arises. So you need to find a good balance between the original articles you post and the comments you make on other posts. When you make engaging comments or ask insightful questions, you could spark a discussion with other readers or the writer themselves. People appreciate comments on their articles and you never know when it could lead to something greater.

 Keep Your Resume Ready

Writing resumes that get you hired today means having various versions of your resume targeted at the companies you’re interested in. Once you’ve researched your targeted companies, each version of your resume may only require a few tweaks to make it ready to send when the opportunity arises. Whether you need to send it to a connection electronically or physically at a networking event, you should always be prepared.

LinkedIn is a great platform to use when looking for your next executive position. Having a strategy mapped out to use your time effectively will hopefully bring the results you want. So be prepared with your resume ready to go when an employer reads your posts and reaches out with your next opportunity.

About the author

Erin Kennedy

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW, BS/HR, is a Certified Professional Resume Writer/Career Consultant, and the President of Professional Resume Services. She is a nationally published writer and contributor of nine best-selling career books.

   

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