Summary Sunday: Issue 540

Job search isn’t all that different from what it was years ago. And then again, it is quite different. If you are in transition, be sure you understand the intricacies of a modern job search. In this week’s summary, you’ll find: I hope you follow these knowledgeable resources! JOB SEARCH If I Were Job Searching […]

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Job search isn’t all that different from what it was years ago. And then again, it is quite different. If you are in transition, be sure you understand the intricacies of a modern job search.

In this week’s summary, you’ll find:

• 10 steps for a job search
• Job application saga
• How to explain gaps in work history
• What you need to know about salary research
• LinkedIn’s job applicant numbers are inflated
• You need a value packed pitch
• Career transitions are tough
• Trends impacting careers in 2024

I hope you follow these knowledgeable resources!

JOB SEARCH

If I Were Job Searching Today Here’s the First 10 Steps I’d Take | Jessica Hernandez

Most new job seekers rely on job boards and online applications. Not a bad first step, however, there’s so much more you can do. How many of these 10 steps are you doing?

Job Hunting Sucks. This Programmer Filled Out 250 Applications to Find Out Why | Wired

I bet it takes you more than 2 minutes and 42 seconds to fill out a job application. That was the average time the programmer logged when applying to 250 applications. His “research” found these three things impacted how long the applic