As we wrap up 2020 and head into the busiest job hunt season of the year (January), these 25 job hunting tips will set you up for success to land your next role.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
And why 25 you might ask?\u00a0We just kicked off a 12-month celebration to mark inclusion 25th anniversary!<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For 25 years, we’ve helped job seekers connect to employers, and here we\u2019re sharing some of that wisdom.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 1.\u00a0Create a resume<\/strong>.\u00a0Write your own resume from scratch<\/a> \u2013 or let AI do it for you. The inclusion <\/a>\u00a0AI Resume Builder<\/a>\u00a0can pre-populate all of the basics for you, based on billions of data points, so all you have to do is add your own flair.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 2.\u00a0Use your cover letter to add personality.<\/strong>\u00a0Your resume should be a succinct highlights reel of relevant accomplishments, and your\u00a0cover letter<\/a>\u00a0should show off why you\u2019re a good fit for that role.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 3.\u00a0Maximize your job seeker profile and online professional presence<\/strong>. Stand out from the pack, connect with employers and\u00a0get hired for the right role<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 4.\u00a0The basics of a successful interview<\/strong>: dress nicely (as if you care about the role), come prepared, be friendly and professional, and ask good questions. (Pro tips for job interviews in a remote work world.<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 5.\u00a0Get paid what you deserve<\/strong>. These do\u2019s and don\u2019ts for\u00a0successfully negotiating your salary<\/a>\u00a0can help your career down the line.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 6.\u00a0Follow the money \u2013 and the opportunities<\/strong>. Take a look at what\u2019s been growing (or at least holding steady) in 2020, including\u00a0best jobs in hotspots and key industries<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 7.\u00a0Don\u2019t sit around waiting for the perfect job opening<\/strong>. Here’s how to\u00a0show a company you\u2019re interested<\/a>, without cold-emailing or pitching, and to position yourself for roles that haven\u2019t been posted yet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 8.\u00a0Consider your schedule along with your financial needs<\/strong>. Temporary, seasonal and holiday jobs are popular this time of year, and temporary roles in general are on the rise. If your schedule allows for it or you need less-traditional office work, you might think about looking for\u00a0temporary work<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 9.\u00a0Sign up to receive alerts from companies you\u2019re interested in<\/strong>. You\u2019ll be the first to know about any new jobs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 10.\u00a0Add your resume to a job board<\/strong>. Easily apply to roles you want and conveniently save your applications in one spot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 11.\u00a0Job boards can serve as an extension of your personal network<\/strong>.\u00a0Be visible to thousands of employers by uploading your resume to a job board.<\/a>\u00a0This is an important first step for building your online presence, easing the job application process and serving up your resume to hiring managers who are searching. Make sure you have more than one version saved in your profile, each tailored to different positions or to highlight certain skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 12.\u00a0Tailor and optimize your resume<\/strong>. Maybe you\u2019ve mastered the basic document, but you should have multiple versions saved to your profile.\u00a0Resume builders and profile functionality can connect you with employers faster<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 13.\u00a0Use your job seeker profile to show off your skills<\/strong>. Don\u2019t worry so much about whether your job title is an exact match or is on a specific career path.\u00a0If you have the skills to do a job<\/a>, tweak your resume to reflect that and apply!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 14.\u00a0Take your job search on the go (or from the couch) with an app<\/strong>.\u00a0Search for jobs near you at any given moment<\/a>, and filter them by location, part-time jobs, hourly wage and work from home opportunities<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 15.\u00a0Get specific with filters<\/strong>.\u00a0Military veterans can search by their military occupation code to find job matches<\/a>. All job seekers can search by employment type, application type, work from home \u2013 all of the unique ways your job should fit your life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 16.\u00a0Stay flexible<\/strong>, find a company you want to work for, apply your skills and keep building your career path.\u00a0Read more about graduating into a recession<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 17.\u00a0Continue to improve your skills from home<\/strong>. There are so many ways to continue learning online, from course platforms to free podcasts and video tutorials. Here are\u00a05 tips to find entry-level jobs after graduation<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 18.\u00a0Find yourself \u2013 and show off!<\/strong>\u00a0Think about what makes you unique and what you bring to the table. Hiring managers and employers want to see why you, specifically you, are good for them.\u00a0Show off the skills that set you apart from other candidates<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 19.\u00a0Learn about jobs you can land right out of high school<\/strong>. These\u00a0top 10 roles pay well and don\u2019t require an additional degree<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 20.\u00a0Search for roles by your training level or start looking ahead<\/strong>. We break down\u00a0roles and industries by pay and the level of training<\/a>\u00a0you might need.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 21.\u00a0\u201cFind a mentor.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0-Tonya Mompoint, Vice President of our Global Project Management Office.\u00a0Read more from Tonya<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 22.\u00a0\u201cGet out of your comfort zone!\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0-Anna Pena, Senior Release Manager.\u00a0Read more from Anna<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 23.\u00a0\u201cBe vocal about what you want and prove it.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0-Emma Iglesias, B2B Marketing Director.\u00a0Read more from Emma<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 24.\u00a0\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to take risks or fail and learn fast.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0-Yannick White, Senior Sales Director in our London, UK office.\u00a0Read more from Yannick<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 25.\u00a0\u201cPlan for 10 years, implement in six months. You will absolutely fail, but you\u2019ll be closer to your goal.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0-Samir Shaikh, Director of Engineering in our Noida, India office.\u00a0Read more from Samir<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Your guide to landing the right job for you. 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