Spring Forward! And gain insights to help you find a job faster with this week’s Summary Sunday articles and posts!
In this week’s collection of curated articles and posts, you’ll find information about:
- Find good recruiters
- Discover niche job boards
- Improve your job search strategy
- News about your LinkedIn feed
- Networking tips
- Interim and Fractional leadership
Always be sure to follow the talented people who author this content!
JOB SEARCH
Recruiters hold an important role in hiring. But there’s often a lot of confusion from job seekers about how they work.
- External (3rd party recruiters) are not in business to place job seekers. They are hired by a company to find the best candidate for the job.
- Internal recruiters (talent acquisition, HR) work for their company to find and hire the best candidate for the job.
Yes, you will want to reach out to recruiters who have jobs you are interested in or who work inside companies you are interested in. Just know that they are not the only way to secure an interview.
Here’s additional help.
How To Find a Good Recruiter | Avid Careerist
Recruiters go by different job titles. This recently updated article by Donna Svei provides information about finding and working with recruiters.
Niche Job Boards | Adam Karpiak
In this post, Adam Karpiak lists 31 niche job boards. Niche job boards should be a part of your search because some employers/recruiters use them to promote jobs first or exclusively. Go to the comments and you will see two more of his recent posts with even more niche job boards!
23 Reasons Why You Can’t Find A Job In 2024 (Plus Tips)
It may feel like a tough job market, but you can still secure a new job! Identify where your search is breaking down… And the secret to a robust job search is diversifying where and how you look!
LinkedIn Shares Insights Into Its Latest Feed Algorithm Updates | Social Media Today
LinkedIn is changing its thinking about what is valuable to users. Rather than emphasizing/amplifying trending news/clickbait, you should start seeing “more in-depth, insightful posts, including information that people can’t get anywhere else.” While this seems like it only applies to those who post on LinkedIn, it helps you understand what you’ll see in your feed and what others will see as well.
NETWORKING
Jeff Haden has a wonderful way of building relationships and one that you can try too (especially if you are introverted or shy)!
Answer my poll: What area of job search networking is holding you back?
CAREER
Interim and Fractional Leadership: Similarities, Differences, and Benefits | Career Impressions
If you’ve been looking for an executive job, you may have heard or seen these terms used, Interim or Fractional. There has been a significant increase in the demand for interim C-suite roles in recent years so don’t miss out on these opportunities.
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Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.
