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Why oh why is job searching so hard?

Easy answer: 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧.

In the wild world of the job market, the hunt for the next position can feel like chasing after a mythical creature.

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙚:


🔍 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐬. 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝: In 2024, there are often more qualified candidates than there are available positions. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack! Most job ads receive 250+ applications.

📈 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞: With one job opening for every two applicants on LinkedIn, the competition is tougher than ever. It's a jungle out there!


🦄𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙙:

1.     𝑇𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑜𝑟 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑚𝑒: Make sure your resume is laser-focused for the specific position. Highlight your accomplishments vs responsibilities. Sprinkle in those keywords, and don't forget to show off your soft skills!

2.     𝑂𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑧𝑒 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑒𝑑𝐼𝑛: Your LinkedIn profile is your ultimate marketing tool. Make it shine like a beacon in the night to attract potential employers.

3.     𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑁𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘: Don’t be afraid to contact old colleagues and let them know you are looking. Just about everyone has been without a job and knows how difficult it can be.

When you find a job that you are interested in, look on LinkedIn to see if you have any connections working at the company. Reach out to old colleagues, tap into your network, and explore referral programs. You never know who might help you uncover the next hidden treasure in your career journey.

So, fellow job seekers, with a targeted approach, a sparkling LinkedIn profile, and the power of networking, you'll be galloping towards your dream job in no time! 🚀✨

P.S. Want to see results, stand out like a purple unicorn, and get more interviews? LECS can help you get there. 

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