Targeted Job Search Strategy By: Shelley Maley, PHR, GCDF

December 13, 2024•2 min read

Targeted Job Search Strategy By: Shelley Maley, PHR, GCDF

Are you on the hunt for a new job and feeling overwhelmed by the process? You're not alone! Navigating the job market can be challenging, but with a targeted approach, you can significantly increase your chances of finding the right opportunity. In this post, I’ll share a step-by-step strategy to help you focus your efforts and connect with potential employers effectively. Let’s dive in!

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁:
• Identify 15-20 companies you'd love to work for.
• Research each using their website, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and Indeed Company Pages.
• Focus on mission, vision, values, leadership, culture, compensation, and recent news.
𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆:
• Connect with employees, recruiters, and professionals in your desired roles.
• Reach out with a personalized message: "I'm interested in learning more about working at [Company]. Could we chat for a few minutes?"
𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀:
• Follow their LinkedIn company pages.
• Interact regularly by liking, sharing, and commenting on posts.
𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀:
• Create alerts for your target companies and desired job titles.
𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁:
• Go to Settings & Privacy > Data Privacy > Job seeking preferences
• Enable "Signal your interest to recruiters at companies you've created job alerts for"
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽:
• After applying, reach out to hiring managers and recruiters.
• Personalize your message and express your enthusiasm for the role.

Remember, job searching is a journey. Stay persistent, adapt your strategy as needed, and don't be discouraged by non-responses. Your proactive approach will set you apart and increase your chances of landing your dream job. Good luck in your search!

Shelley Maley, PHR, GCDF

Dreamcatcher Career Coaching, LLC

www.dreamcatchercareercoaching.com

(610) 663-0585

Communications Chairperson - Pennsylvania Career Development Association (PACDA)

Connect with me on Linkedin:

https://linkedin.com/in/shelleymaleycareercoach

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Shelley Maley

Shelley Maley, Greater Philadelphia Shelley Maley, PHR, GCDF is the founder of Dreamcatcher Career Coaching, LLC. Dreamcatchercareercoachingll.com She launched her own coaching practice after working as a career coach in higher ed for 8 years. Recognized by Influence Digest as one of the Top Coaches in Philadelphia in 2023, Shelley has both HR and career coaching credentials and has been assisting recent college graduates, young professionals, and burned-out professionals with resumes, interview coaching, job search strategy, career confusion, and all other things career-related. With an extensive background in human resources and management in hospitality, healthcare, and higher education, her coaching specialty is helping recent college graduates and young adults to cultivate career confidence, clarity, and connections in order to launch fulfilling careers. Shelley is the Communications Chairperson for The Pennsylvania Career Development Association (PACDA), a volunteer with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce & Young Professionals Council, and the Apprenticeship Ambassador for a new nonprofit in the Lehigh Valley, A.I.M.E., which guides high school and college students in discovering fulfilling career paths. In addition to career coaching, she also provides training in soft skills and dining etiquette, as well as confidence coaching. Shelley is the host of the Young Professionals Career Catalyst on Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Apple Podcast.

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