The #1 Easiest Way To Get A Job
Are you doing this?
These five things will help you land a role:
Networking and knowing the right people
Being a masterful communicator
Knowing how to market yourself
Creating a stellar resume
Honing your skillset
But at the end of the day, the most critical thing you can do is:
Don’t Stop Applying For Jobs Until You Sign The Offer.
Most people will spend weeks or months fine-tuning their resume, obtaining certifications and new skills, or networking.
All of these things are great, but you won't make much progress if you don’t apply for jobs.
Networking can actually get you jobs really fast, but it’s still not a guarantee. A friend reached out to me about an opportunity, and I landed the role about 1-2 weeks later, but I was still applying to jobs the entire time.
The sweet thing about applying to jobs sooner than later is you get real-time feedback.
You learn what’s not working and what is working.
If you don’t make it to the final round, you can ask what about your skillset or background wasn’t strong enough to get you to the offer stage.
You can tweak your resume if you’re steadily applying but still not getting interviews.
Never stop updating your resume until you land the offer. Consistently tweak and optimize.
If you keep stumbling over your words in interviews, you can keep interviewing to help you refine your communication.
Applying Gets You To The Finishline, Faster
When you apply, you move faster based on the feedback you’re getting indirectly and directly.
Most people defer applying to jobs because they're scared, don’t feel ready, and feel inferior.
Apply as soon as you’re ready to find a new role.
Don’t worry about your resume not being perfect. Just get started.
Apply to low-stake companies that you’re less interested in if you’re concerned about not having the perfect resume.
As you apply, consistently update your resume, and eventually apply to the companies and roles you’re most interested in.
Don’t be slow about it. Get moving.