Live_Move_4831 t1_j6nnrlp wrote
Best bet with LinkedIn job postings is to take the company name and go directly to their website and apply through a career’s page or get a contact for that supervisor and email them directly with resume or follow up. I like to think of LinkedIn as a middle man to get me the needed info and then i do additional searching from there. Good luck!
andvstan t1_j6nppxf wrote
Completely agree with this advice. And, relatedly, conform the description of your education and experience to what the company says it's looking for, both to help with any automated screening the company is using and to help illustrate to HR and the hiring manager your fit with the role.
UsualAnybody1807 t1_j6ola3z wrote
Agree as well. And the same with any interviews you get. Even though you are a new graduate, you likely have life experiences that will be useful skills for any job. If there are any listed items that you just don't have, be ready with additional info, especially communication skills - critical for any type of job.
Live_Move_4831 t1_j6nt20t wrote
Great advice!
Ken1drick t1_j6o368x wrote
This is true for beginners only I think
When you have enough experience people reach out to you constantly on LinkedIn
I changed jobs early january and got like 15 recruiters coming to me since then. I did update my job/company on linkedin.
Columbus43219 t1_j6pdh3t wrote
Damn, that's discouraging. Been in IT since 1986, mainframe to java to cloud. Not a single person has reached out to me.
Ttd341 t1_j6oe60s wrote
Going to the page is good advice. If someone emailed me their resume, it's going straight to spam
Live_Move_4831 t1_j6oeocv wrote
Emailing a resume may be a bit outdated. I would have to agree with you!
Sapphire580 t1_j6p2yfc wrote
This is the 21st century equivalent of turning in your application in person to the manager and shaking hands and letting them know how bad you want the job. I’m only 35 but that’s how I got all my jobs before I started my company
endosurgery t1_j6omt7l wrote
You need to talk to a person. These automated things don’t work. Once you talk with. Person you will get interviews galore. I switched positions after 15 years and it used to be that you spoke or contacted a person. Then they looked at your cv etc. I found this automated stuff a barrier. In every interview case I had to call them directly. One possibility that looked perfect did not have a number or email for contact. Thats the only interview I didn’t get. The job had been open for 6 months and was still open 6 months after I signed. Maybe they only look internally, but what a waste.
Utilize any resource in the profession. Friends or professors etc. A lot is who you know. The old boy network still exists. If you have an established person on your side it’s a big coup.
Fearless_Wash t1_j6p4mza wrote
Yes. Once you've applied, call and let them know you're calling to follow up on an application. I have never snagged an interview without this crucial step.
guanogato t1_j6pb17n wrote
This! LinkedIn is so robotic. Contacting the company directly just seems more personal. I applied to nearly 500 jobs to get my first one. I only ever get calls from companies I reached out to directly. And easy apply is just a complete waste of time - don’t do it.
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