#job-search

#job-search

You feel like you've been on a roller coaster, constantly applying for jobs and searching for the perfect one. You've sent an updated resume and cover letter. You answered all the questions. You were asked to submit video answers to questions. And now you wait. Will you be called for an interview? After the tenth time of checking your email, the uncertainty in your head starts to take over, leading you to question yourself: "Why did I even try? I'm not as good as the other applicants. What makes me think they'd want me?"

Sending a thank-you note can help you stand out, as few people do it, said recruiter Laura Lazewski. Expressing appreciation is also a way to correct missteps and show you're resourceful, she said. A well-crafted thank-you can also pay off down the road. Of the thousands of job candidates I've interviewed over my 11-year recruiting career, only a fraction have sent a thank-you note to me or the hiring manager afterward. That's a mistake.

Job search fatigue is real. The average U.S. job search now lasts nearly 20 weeks, and most resumes never even reach a real person. Even if you make it past the filters, hiring managers spend just 7.4 seconds reviewing each resume, according to ConsumerAffairs. These seven ChatGPT prompts, including a mega prompt sprint plan, can help you beat the 20-week job search and land your next role faster.

Graduating into a tight job market can feel daunting after investing years in education and training. It is common to feel discouraged without job offers.

Xbox executive producer Matt Turnbull suggested laid-off Microsoft workers turn to AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot to ease their emotional burden and assist in job searching.

Selecting the best job search sites is crucial as the industry evolves; relying on multiple platforms can enhance a job seeker's outreach for opportunities.

Every spring, a new wave of graduates enters the job market with fresh degrees and resumes. But in today's digital-first hiring landscape, having a polished resume is only a small part of the equation.

If you want to try to stick it out, I would make sure that you're keeping track in writing of anything you're asked to do—especially by the CEO.

Applying from abroad is unlikely to work; your chances of finding a good job rise exponentially if you're actually in the country.

Starting your programming career can seem daunting, but with dedication, you can secure a job within 6-12 months through proper planning and continuous learning.

Quantify your résumé by highlighting your impact with data: "I drove growth by 40% in this region" or "I achieved 115% of my quota."

Last week I started off with a post from Todd Sharp so why not do it again? Todd wrote up his experience using Momento Topics API and Nixie Tubes.