With the job market flooded with potential candidates, it can be a difficult prospect wading through the jobs postings day after day. The internet can be a very helpful tool but it can’t talk, it can’t respond and it can’t help you think out of the box when it comes to potential options for searching for a new position. By looking beyond the obvious internet postings, many other opportunities can be opened up to your searching process, creating a better chance your search will be concluded faster and with a position that most accurately fits your interests.
Little Known Job Search Locations
Many people who have left their position abruptly or have been laid off tend to not be prepared for turning over every stone, rock or boulder that may be in the way of their job search. Newly available positions are typically front and center on multiple job search engines but these positions can draw dozens if not hundreds of resumes that are typically sorted with software before they ever reach the hands of a qualified person to review your skills. By looking in areas that someone with your skills might not intrinsically search, you may find that your experience is suited to multiple industries or career types and will set you apart from the competition. For example, someone who has worked as a buyer, marketing administrator or analyst for a manufacturer may consider looking at organizations such as hospitals or colleges and universities. These groups still need the skill sets of procurement agents and business analysts and they often have comparatively good benefits packages to major manufacturers. The same is true for information technology positions. Non-profit organizations also have requirements that any standard business would need and could be a great fit for both your personal interests and your career skills. Using your existing skills to break in to a new industry can be difficult but it can also be lucrative or at the least, effective in finding you a new position that you truly enjoy. If you have always thought about teaching, many school districts have non-teaching related positions where your existing skills can be utilized while you are exposed to the actual profession. Substitute teaching can also lead to long-term teaching opportunities and does not necessarily require direct teaching experience.
What Else Is There?
The internet is home to many search engines completely dedicated to job postings. However, many of these postings don’t change from week to the next. This is largely because some companies are looking to maintain a continuous pool of resumes or job candidates and are not necessarily actively recruiting. It is important to weed these jobs out and not place much focus on these positions. By getting involved with a professional recruiter who works specifically with your job type, you may have access to jobs a company chooses not to post through the typical internet channels. If you find yourself searching for a job and continuously hitting dead ends, it is likely it is time to start a different approach. Looking outside of your typical industry or considering other areas where your skills might apply could open many doors to your job search process. By considering new organization groups
