Reach out on social media, follow relevant individuals, or directly approach companies.
Through social media
Create a post and ask your friends to share it. Networking for job search is still effective. Thanks to social media, it has become easier and reaches a wider audience. It works especially well if you have added not only former classmates but also colleagues to your friends list.
If your followers share your post and it catches the attention of someone looking for a professional with your profile, it serves as a kind of recommendation.
It may turn out that several people are looking for an employee, but they haven’t considered your candidacy because they assumed it wouldn’t be relevant to you.
Search in industry-specific groups
Not every public group with job listings will be suitable if you’re looking for a good job, not just any job. It’s difficult to navigate in a group where all advertisements are published without discrimination. The abundance of irrelevant offers can be demotivating and frustrating.
Choose groups where job seekers in your specific field are posting.
Utilize search functionality
Simply enter a few variations of phrases related to the job you’re interested in into the search bar. This method is more suitable for professions that allow remote work since the search results will include offers from different cities. However, if you take the time to scroll through the feed, you may also find local office-based options.
This search method will also help you quickly discover groups with job listings in your industry.
Follow representatives of leading companies
In every industry, there are a few major companies that everyone aspires to work for. It’s easier to track their job openings if you find someone on social media who regularly posts these announcements and subscribe to them.
Engage in industry-specific groups
This option requires a lot of time and effort and doesn’t always meet expectations. However, if you enjoy engaging on social media, it’s worth a try since representatives of companies often participate in large industry-specific groups. Discuss cases, share experiences, help newcomers. There’s a chance you’ll get noticed and be invited to join.
Through direct contact with companies
If you’re an experienced professional and have good knowledge of the industry, you are likely aware of the best organizations in your city where your skills could be valuable. Try reaching out to them directly, even if they don’t have any job openings.
Make a list of such companies and write a letter to each one. Approach this task responsibly: it’s important to introduce yourself effectively and capture the recipient’s interest, so they at least finish reading your message. Explain what you can do and how it can benefit the company. Demonstrate your knowledge of the industry and the organization’s specific aspects.
If you’re particularly bold and outgoing, you can also try calling with the same purpose.
On non-specialized classified websites
These websites are usually associated with buying and selling used goods, and it’s a missed opportunity. For example, on Avito in St. Petersburg, there are nearly 19,000 job listings in various fields, including government positions. The salary offers are also diverse.
If you’re a top manager, you probably won’t find anything suitable since your work has a different specificity. However, others should definitely browse the list of job openings.
On Telegram channels
The main downside of job listing channels is that, unlike specialized websites, there aren’t as many offers available. However, the ones that are posted there are current and genuinely intended for hiring, not just testing the market. Therefore, you should respond quickly since there will likely be significant competition here.
