Resources for Job Seekers

Whether it's a week, a month, or a quarter, consider what you truly want to do next. In this market, applying to anything and everything is unlikely to result in a role. Recruiters receive hundreds of applications daily. It's better to find someone within the company who can be your eyes and ears for roles that haven't been posted yet.

Know that you are great. You can do everything right and it may still take 9-12 months to land the next job. This is especially true if you are later in your career, and it is a presidential election year. Lean on your network for reminders when you need them.

Outplacement services, former colleagues who have experienced a layoff, and your local community can provide valuable guidance and support during this time.

Resolving issues with the state takes time, so it's best to get this process started as soon as possible.

See a job you're interested in? Find someone at the company with a 1st or 2nd connection to you on LinkedIn.

• 1st Connection - Ask them to endorse you with the hiring manager and pass your resume along

• 2nd Connection - Ask your mutual connection for an introduction and an endorsement

Having someone inside the company vouching for you is tremendously helpful. However, even when you do this, you may get ghosted - it happened to me a lot.

While I hope your job search is shorter, understand that it may take 9-12 months on average (in the 2024 market) for many to secure their next opportunity. Why?

Because, by the time a job opportunity is posted to a job board, the hiring manager already has a candidate or two in mind and then they will get hundreds of applications to choose from.

Having a large network to help you find jobs before they get posted is invaluable.

Remember, this timeline doesn't define your value.

Whether it's making introductions, offering a listening ear, or sharing my own experience, I'm here to make this process a bit more manageable for you. Feel free to schedule time with me.