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PROJECT JOB
Job Search Step 1 — Ping
The first step in your job hunt is to let prospective contacts know you’re there. Make first contact.
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Starting your Job Search
You need to learn to play the job market game, particularly if it’s been a while since you were last in it. The rules may have changed, and your CV and LinkedIn profile may be full of jargon particular to your company. What is an RSP process anyway? Your company may know, but you’re not applying there. I made up an ‘RSP’ process, but that’s the point. Using jargon confuses AI, confuses recruiters and can confuse hiring managers, so don’t do it.
This step’s key objective is to ensure that as many people as possible see your CV and that recruitment systems know you exist.
If you get a response or interview from this, that’s great, but don’t expect it yet.
Suppliers & Partners
To state the obvious, the first place to look for a new role is with the suppliers and partners you worked with in your old job. Sometimes, your employment contract will have a restrictive clause, so check first.
