12 Job Searching Strategies That Work

 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/job-searching-strategies

Here are 12 job searching strategies that you can use to find a great job:

1. Be selective with your search.

2. Maintain a strong digital presence.

3. Customize your application.

4. Learn a new skill.

5. Network regularly.

6. Participate in job fairs.

7. Visit company websites.

8. Leverage your current relationships.

9. Use a headhunter.

10. Join a professional organization.

11. Bypass human resources.

12. Look offline.

25 Highest Paid Occupations in the U.S.

https://www.investopedia.com/personal-finance/top-highest-paying-jobs/

“Government data show that healthcare dominates the salary ladder”

Euny Hong

 

22 Things New Grads Should Know Before You Start Job Hunting — According To An Expert

 https://www.buzzfeed.com/eviecarrick/job-hunting-tips-for-grads

“Finding your first job is one of life’s big events, but it doesn't have to be a source of stress.”

Evie Carrick

The Pandemic Revealed How Much We Hate Our Jobs. Now We Have a Chance to Reinvent Work

 https://time.com/6051955/work-after-covid-19/

“As the postpandemic great reopening unfolds, millions of others are also reassessing their relationship to their jobs. The modern office was created after World War II, on a military model—strict hierarchies, created by men for men, with an assumption that there is a wife to handle duties at home. But after years of gradual change in Silicon Valley and elsewhere, there’s a growing realization that the model is broken. Millions of people have spent the past year re-evaluating their priorities. How much time do they want to spend in an office? Where do they want to live if they can work remotely? Do they want to switch careers? For many, this has become a moment to literally redefine what is work.”

Joanne Lipman

30 Mind-Blowing Interview Statistics to Get You Going in 2021

 https://legaljobs.io/blog/interview-statistics/

“Whoever said life wasn't stressful has never been to a job interview. The pressure of looking professional, trying to impress your interviewer, and not coming off as nervous or overly-confident can stress out even the best of us.”

Marija Lazic

LinkedIn: Top 15 In-Demand Jobs in 2021

 https://www.searchenginejournal.com/linkedin-top-15-in-demand-jobs-in-2021/392479/

“LinkedIn data reveals the top 15 in-demand jobs in 2021 and the most important skills needed for each position.”

Matt Southern

How To Find a Job After Long-Term Unemployment

 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-find-a-job-after-long-term-unemployment

“During your career, you may find yourself unemployed for an extended period. Although it can be challenging to reenter the workforce, there are steps to take to present yourself as a strong candidate. Even if you’ve been out of work for several months, you can increase your chances of getting a job by strengthening some key professional skills. In this article, we review what you can do to regain employment after a long absence from the workforce.”

Indeed editorial team

What to Do if You Can’t Find a Job

 https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-to-do-if-you-cant-find-a-job-11606934204

If you are wondering how to get a job in the face of setbacks, use these tips to take a strategic approach and expand your network to get help finding a job.

Allison Pohle

LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise: 15 opportunities that are in demand and hiring now

 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-jobs-rise-15-opportunities-demand-hiring-now-andrew-seaman

“To identify these “Jobs on the Rise,” we looked at the roles experiencing the highest year-over-year growth between April and October 2020. We then grouped that data into 15 job areas for you to investigate, which each capture a range of specific but related job titles. You’ll find information about education level, necessary skills, median salaries, remote job availability and much more. You can also easily check out the current open jobs or the courses that can help you gain the skills you need.”

Andrew Seaman

How to Get a Job in 2021

 https://www.nextavenue.org/how-to-get-a-job-in-2021/

“Between COVID-19, record-high unemployment numbers and the collapse of entire industry sectors, 2020 has been a miserable year for older workers. In fact, for the first time in nearly 50 years, older workers face higher unemployment than mid-career workers, according to The New School Retirement Equity Lab. And a Champlain College survey found that 9% of boomers and 11% of Gen Xers have lost jobs in the pandemic. Yet despite all the challenges, millions of Americans did get hired this year. As of September, the unemployment rate had ticked down to a still steep 7.9% from a near historic 14.7% in April. What strategies did job seekers and gig workers use that can help you find employment in 2021? To help answer that question, I asked five of my career coaching colleagues to reflect on their clients' winning job search tactics from 2020.”

Nancy Collamer

7 tips for finding a new job during the coronavirus pandemic

 https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/how-to-find-new-job-after-coronavirus/

“All in all, it’s safe to say these next few months, if not years, are shaping up to be a challenging time if you’re a jobseeker. It’s dramatically different from the environment just three months earlier. But if you stay persistent and practice these steps, it’s more likely to pay off, Pollak says. ‘Even when there is a competitive labor market, there are some people who still strike it lucky,’ Pollak says. ‘If you’re applying and monitoring every day, chances are you will get a job and a good job. This is really a time to understand that the job market is really competitive and to be the best competitor you can.’”

Sarah Foster

14 Job Hunting Tips To Get the Job You Want

 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/job-hunting-tips

“Successful job hunting requires using certain techniques to make sure you stand out to potential employers. Use these tips to help you succeed in a competitive market and get the job you want.”

Indeed Editorial Team

'I'm worried I'm not going to get a job': meet the corona class of 2020

 https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/jun/01/im-worried-im-not-going-to-get-a-job-meet-the-corona-class-of-2020

“Universities are working hard to support their graduates into a difficult labour market – but students’ anxieties remain”

Abby Young-Powell

The rules of job hunting have changed — here’s how to get hired

 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/08/the-rules-of-job-hunting-have-changed-heres-how-to-get-hired.html

“The number of people looking for work is at historic levels. At the same time, because of shelter-in-place restrictions due to Covid-19, the rules around job hunting have changed. For those who have been laid off, furloughed or edged out of positions amid the coronavirus pandemic, landing a new job will be challenging, yet there are ways to stand out, experts say. Here’s how to get the attention of a hiring manager as the competition for openings heats up.”  

Jessica Dickler

6 Tips To Kick-Start Your Job Search In 2020

 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/job-search-2020-tips-advice_l_5e04f7d9e4b05b08babdae1d

"Start the work today to land the job you want in the new year."

Monica Torres

How To Get A Great New Job In 2020

 https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/12/09/how-to-get-a-great-new-job-in-2020/?sh=157f979d665a

"Both the year and decade are coming to a close. Now is the perfect time to do something constructive and meaningful with your work-life. If there is no upside where you are, then it's time to move on to a better, more well-paying job where you’re appreciated. There are two major things to focus on—your mindset and the nuts and bolts of the job search."

Jack Kelly

41% of Recent Grads Work in Jobs Not Requiring a Degree

 https://www.kiestu.com/news/41-of-recent-grads-work-in-jobs-not-requiring-a-degree/

“The unemployment rate for young college graduates exceeds that of the general population, and about 41 percent of recent college graduates -- and 33.8 percent of all college graduates -- are underemployed in that they are working in jobs that don't require a college degree, according to new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.”

Elizabeth Redden

Change the Way You Job Hunt in 2020: 4 Pivotal Perspectives

 https://workmonger.com/change-the-way-you-job-hunt/

“When job searching, you want to make sure you’re doing everything possible to better position yourself among the competition. Some individuals focus on perfecting resumes, while others divert their attention to networking. Today, we’re going to share 4 pivotal perspectives that can change the way you job hunt in 2020.”

Roger Conner

How to get a job often comes down to one elite personal asset, and many people still don’t realize it

 https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/27/how-to-get-a-job-often-comes-down-to-one-elite-personal-asset.html

“In a dramatically shifting labor market, the importance of networks in having a successful career only stands to grow.”

Julia Freeland Fisher

10 tips for job hunting while you’re still employed

 https://www.cio.com/article/2387929/careers-staffing-8-tips-for-job-hunting-while-you-re-still-employed.html

“Looking for a new job while you’re employed has advantages, but it also comes with risks. Here’s how to approach your job search — without getting cut.”

Rich Hein and Sharon Florentine