Are You Looking For Jobs On The Right Websites? Maybe Not

Man starting an online job search. getty As I advised a career counseling client yesterday, I was surprised that this baby boomer was looking for jobs on the wrong websites. Teresa said, “I’m just not seeing much, but I guess that Covid has limited the job opportunities.” She hadn’t looked for a new job in over ten years, and some of the sites she used before were not popular anymore for a good reason – things have changed a lot since her last search. Teresa was not looking at the best online job listing sites to uncover good professional-level job openings. We spent the next 15 minutes discussing vital job search strategies and where she should be looking to locate job openings. Whether you are a Millennial, Xer, or a Boomer, you may not be using the most effective job search strategy to uncover opportunities. Most people use online sites to conduct their job searches. That would be unwise. The most effective strategy is to use networking. Many jobs are never advertised on the big sites, so be sure you are proactive and network. (Check out the Forbes article: How To Tap Into The Hidden Job Market). Talking to former…
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