It's always good to take a look at job searching from the employer side of the coin. It's important to know where companies are posting jobs and how they are recruiting on and off the job boards. If you're aware of where companies are seeking applicants, you can position yourself to increase your chances of getting found by hiring managers. It makes good sense to be sure you're focusing your efforts on the same job sites that companies are using.
Inc.'s article Tapping the Talent Pool on recruiting in an employer's market has good information for job seekers as well as for employers. You can use the information to target your job search accordingly.
The article mentions companies using niche job boards that focus on an industry or location. Take a look at these lists to find job sites in your career field or industry and in the geographic location where you want to work.
The article goes on to mention talent management software, which more companies, of all sizes, are using. You can take advantage of that and tailor your resume to make it more competitive.
LinkedIn is at the top of the list for many companies who are recruiting, both because you get a higher level of qualified applicants than if you posted on a generic job board, and because of the built-in reference system. Here's how employers use LinkedIn to recruit and how you can optimize your LinkedIn profile so companies can find you.
Some companies that are hiring are cutting back on online recruiting, so be sure to check directly on company web sites for job postings, as well.
More: How to Ensure Employers Can Find You | Tapping the Talent Pool
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