Become an ideal candidate!

In other words, get the best use of your time during your job search...

How to become an ideal candidate in your job search:

1. Review, edit, and update your resume.

Ensure that your most recent experience and current employment status are clearly stated. Check for spelling. Update any recent skill or educational developments. Try to make your resume as visually appealing as possible. If that's not your cup of tea, then make it as clean and legible as you can.

2. Be honest.

While I don't see any problem with designing multiple versions of resumes or taking real world experience and applying overlapping or some indirect but evidently relatable skills to a job description requirement, do not lie. Good recruiters are going to discover this and this is going to be a fast track to not moving forward in the application process.

3. Read the job description and develop a clearer understanding.

This means, do not use AI tools to mass apply for certain job title algorithms; many applicants see job search as a numbers game and use AI tools to mass apply, which actually slowing down the process for everyone. Again, be able to clearly demonstrate your knowledge, skill, or ability match toward the position. This will take you much, much further along an application process.

4. Be able to speak to your resume. Get plenty of interview practice.

5. Instead of mass applying, take more time thinking about your next opportunity.

Really suss out what it is that has made you competitive in prior roles and consider the kind of workplace culture, sector or type of work you're seeking, and the role you're hoping to play. Take the time to really evaluate each position as it pertains to what you're truly seeking.

Bonus: update your social media profiles, as necessary to reflect your job search status. Recognize that each platform has it's unique characteristics and aperture. For instance, LinkedIn is going to be more professional, showcasing you as the product whereas Facebook is going to be more for family, friends, personal interest etc.

Are you still unsure? If so, let's connect to start a dialog about what you're hoping to accomplish through your next opportunity.

jchen@amphib-digital.com

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