How to put your job hunt on autopilot

Job hunting can be exhausting, there’s no doubt about it. It’s almost like a full time job in itself – from scrolling through job boards and researching companies to tailoring resumes and writing cover letters, it requires a lot of effort.

If you’re looking for a new job while already working, you’re probably squeezing this all into the few hours of free time you have in the afternoons and weekends.

Often we stay in jobs that don’t serve us just because the thought of looking for a new job is exhausting.

There’s an easier way to look for your next job – work harder, not smarter.

Here’s three ways to put your job hunt on autopilot if you’re ready to leave the endless job listings behind.

Set up job alerts

By setting up alerts on job sites, you’ll receive a curated list of jobs that suit what you’re looking for.

Ditch scrolling through pages and pages of jobs that don’t really align with what you’re looking for and spend a few minutes each day reviewing jobs that actually meet your requirements.

Get your resume sorted

A good resume is one you can adapt to any role with minimal effort.

By having a resume that’s already tailored to your industry, and knowing what to tweak to tailor it to the specific job you’re applying for, you’ll find applying for the job that’s just been emailed to you a breeze.

Clean up your LinkedIn

LinkedIn can be a bit of a hellscape, but spend 30 mins making sure your LinkedIn page is up to date and aligns with your resume.

You don’t want to madly rush to update your page when you start seeing an uptick in views from hiring managers.

Making things as easy as possible for yourself is the best way to search for a job – it doesn’t have to be a gruelling experience.

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