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I know a lot of folks have been impacted by #layoffs and while there's no shortage of advice out there, I did want to share lessons I learned after being laid off. 1. Be on #linkedin early and often. There's no substitute for it in terms of job opportunities and #networking. 2. The most important piece of job searching advice I ever heard: "If you've only applied for a job without connecting to an actual human, YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED APPLYING. I can't stress enough how important this point is. Find a connection you know who works at the target company. Use LinkedIn to find the recruiter working on the job you want. You can usually do this by doing a LinkedIn search using the company name and "recruiter" or "talent acquisition." Then go into the each of the profiles and see if they posted about the role. 3. Preparing a strong application and prepping for an interview is an hours long process, but worth it. If you're doing it right, you should only be applying to a few jobs a day at most. 4. These are the resources I found the most valuable as I traversed #unemployment land: Career Contessa https://lnkd.in/dEekbh4E Austin Belcak's newsletters from Cultivated Culture https://lnkd.in/dCF3QyB6 Jeremy Schifeling's Break Into Tech (even if you don't want a tech job) https://lnkd.in/d_XaPgJN #careers #careeropportunities #jobpostings #hiringandpromotion

If I see you are hiring for a position- I will 100% like and comment on it and a lot of times, I’ll share it to my page as well. Why? Because it’s not about me. It’s about the hundreds of candidates that I am connected to that could benefit from those opportunities. I know it’s a small act, but over the past two months, I’ve had 9 individuals reach out to me on positions that I either shared or commented on bringing it to their feeds and they were hired. I was ecstatic for them- because if I were them, it doesn’t matter who’s recruiting for the job, if it’s an inside, outside, upside down recruiter, it’s that I was looking for a position and got one when I needed it most. So with that said, the power of networking is huge. If you have a job you are hiring for, please feel free to tag me in it and I’ll share it with my network for you! I’m here for the candidates! #sunnyhollowcareers #togetherwegrow #togetherwemaketheworldbetter

I’m Not Trying to Make a Mark - But I might not have a choice People talk about leaving legacy or making a mark in all kinds of ways. Most of them un-relatable and kind of pretentious. Over the course of the five years that have passed since I started Talenthunt my goal has been nothing more than to provide for my family in a way that is personally fulfilling and that, in some way, is helpful to others. The funny thing about being a recruiter, however, is that even when you are trying to help, no matter where you go, you seem to be preceded by a professional reputation that fluctuates between less than ideal and downright awful. Every recruiter deals with it, and as an industry, sometimes I think we deserve it. But its a weird thing being caught behind a rep that could be more inaccurate, because everyone at Talenthunt really cares about the people we serve. We are not a ‘hit and quit it’, transactional business. We are is in the business of helping companies find the talented people they need to reach their goals, and the business of helping people get great jobs. We are not interested in putting square peg candidates in round hole organizations for the sake of a paycheck. To me, that isn’t right, or good business. We are also not the kind of company to let some ‘guilty by association’ stigma keep us from doing hiring right. And in that never-ending quest to better serve and support our clients, we set out to build something that will change this industry, and hiring, for the better. And I think we’ve done that. In two weeks, I’ll be in Chicago to unveil an approach to hiring that is supportive of, and in service to, both businesses and job candidates. It something different and something that works. We are really proud of what we have created. It certainly hasn’t been easy. We didn’t set out on this journey looking to make a mark or leave a legacy, but I think we just might anyway. Wish me luck! Talenthunt is the talent management partner for organizations who can’t afford to wait to get open roles filled. Talk to us today to find out how we can support you with your next great hire at www.talenthuntinc.com #Hiring #Recruitment #Legacy

Great pointers to follow for those conversations with future employers of your career gap. It felt appropriate for the times we are living in right now.  https://lnkd.in/e5hQH5dj

'How did you get into recruitment?' 🤔 ...'I fell into it' Such a classic. Unfortunately, getting into recruitment is rarely an active choice for a lot of people. As you'll see in my LinkedIn title, this is something I want to work towards changing 👊 Recruitment is HARD. I think more and more people are starting to be honest about this, which is great. It truly is a rollercoaster 🎢; the highs are high, and the lows are low. It's a career that will put you through your paces and requires determination, resilience, and sacrifice... ... but if you're willing to give it your all, recruitment is an AMAZING career opportunity 💪 Here's why: 💥 It's meritocratic when it comes to career progression. You don't need to wait for the person above you to be promoted or leave; if you hit what you need to hit, you'll be promoted 💥 It's one of the highest-paying careers out there. It won't come easy, but you can financially change your life in this industry 💥 It'll teach you to sell. Having the ability to sell and do it well is one of the most in-demand skills out there, and will allow you to always make money whatever you do 💥 It's an industry where you'll make friends for life. It's a real community and you'll get the chance to meet like-minded individuals and build amazing relationships 💥 It allows you to build an incredible professional network too. You know what they say; 'your network is your net worth' Interested? Let's speak. Foxtek is hiring for our November and January inductions 💪 #recruitment #careeropportunities #hiring

🌟 Recruiting: Behind the Scenes 🌟 For those who might not know, Recruiters often get a bad rap. But after a decade in recruiting, I can tell you—most of us aren’t the villains some make us out to be. We're parents, friends, and everyday people trying our best to make a real difference. Yes, like in any field, there are a few who might not shine so brightly, but overwhelmingly, recruiters are in it for the right reasons: 🚀 Career Advocates: We strive to open doors you didn’t even know existed. 🤝 Dream Enablers: Our mission? To align talent with opportunities that transform lives. 🌱 Future Builders: Each successful match crafts a better tomorrow. If you've had a recruiter impact your career journey positively, let’s hear it! #Recruiting #CareerGrowth #RealTalk #HumanSideOfBusiness

Unlock new opportunities with Direct Recruiters! As Chris Hadfield wisely said, 'Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk.' Whether you're embarking on a career change, launching a business venture, or seeking new horizons, our seasoned team is here to guide you. Let's navigate the path to success together. https://ow.ly/2vgZ50Roi9X #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #DirectRecruiters

Attention job seekers, career changers, and women in the workforce! Have you heard of Fairygodboss? It's a valuable careers portal offering not only job listings, but an active and supportive community where you can find answers to all your career-related questions. Best of all--it's free! Check out this sample post on coping after being "rightsized" out of a company (i.e., laid off!). #layoffs #careers #jobsearch #networking #careerchange

As a recruiter in the federal government (USDA), I receive DAILY messages from a variety of applicants across the nation on why they aren't getting interviewed or called back from hiring managers. Unfortunately, I don't have a great answer for this other than: 1. Keep applying - your job is out there, it might not be now, but its out there, believe in yourself and keep going! 2. Many federal jobs (especially in HR) have seen hundreds or even thousands of application (especially for remote jobs). Imagine being that hiring manager and having to sort through hundreds of application? Its so daunting, I don't even want to think about it. Your chances are slim when that many apply. 3. The resumes that I've seen recently are not good for federal employment. For example, many required items are missing from standard/private industry resumes. Almost no one is tailoring (or their version of tailoring is different from HRs version of tailoring?) Not sure. 4. I have an unorthodox idea as of today on how to stand-out more! Stay tuned for my idea!!!! [The article below hits-home, and for so many other applicants that I've talked to recently. Just keep going, don't give up!]

I want to talk about something that's been bothering me recently. Now, to be fair, I've never worked as a hiring manager. Therefore I'll admit that it's not my place to critique a position that I know very little about. HOWEVER! I WILL share a perspective that I believe may be beneficial to those who are in that position. So, recently, I've had a few aspiring BDR/SDR candidates tell me that, during the interview process, a hiring manager will tell them how much they like them and how well they qualify for the position. But then in the same breath they'll say something along the lines of, "I'd love to offer you the position, however, I don't think you'd like the offer so we're going to go with another candidate." ????????? QUESTION: Why are potential hires being held back from receiving job offers simply because hiring managers ASSUME that they won't be interested in the offer? Call me crazy, but, isn't it the candidate's right to make that call? Personally, I do not think it's fair for hiring managers to preemptively decide what's best for a potential hire. 🛑 Think of it this way: It's no secret that 2023 has been a rough year, and companies are taking major financial hits. In fact, they're deciding that they have to "do what they have to do", i.e.- cut back on spending, make MAJOR layoffs etc. Now, if company's are "doing what they have to do", don't you think that those who were affected by those layoffs are ALSO "doing what they need to do"? Maybe the offer ISN'T ideal. BUT, sometimes a lower paying position WILL keep the lights on and food on the table. Therefore, who are you to decide what offer a candidate will or will not accept? 👀 The hiring process is to identify the right match for both parties. To: All the hiring managers out there Embrace a more inclusive approach! 🤝 Extend those offers to potential BDRs/SDRs who've proven their worth and shown that they qualify to do the work. At the end of the day, that's all that really matters! Allow THEM to decide whether the role aligns with their career goals and ambitions. 🚀 To: All you job seekers Remember, you DESERVE a chance to evaluate the offer on YOUR terms. Don't let assumptions rob you of opportunities that could be a perfect fit. 💼✨ Let's ALL create a better hiring culture! 💪 🌐🔥 #GetThisWork #FairHiring #TechSales #CareerOpportunities #InclusiveHiring #JobSearch #DEI #hiring #hiringnow #hiringmanager #hiringmanagers