| OP, here's one small method in my tried-and-true box of methods for a job search (hope it helps): Don't apply to a job posting or through a portal. Instead, hop on LinkedIn and search for recruiters that work at the office you are applying to. Start your search with all employees from the relevant company, then filter for location and for title. For title, you will usually find a recruiter or general hiring manager by using terms like 'Talent', 'Talent Acquistion', 'Recruiter', etc. Put the names of the recruiters you have found for the jobs you want to apply to in an excel spreadsheet. Then, go to a site like hunter.io or rocketreach and find the email address format for all the companies you want to apply to. Usually, the first or second format you find will be the right one (if an email gets rejected then just try a different format). Attach your resume. Put "RE: [the specific job] Role" in the subject line. Then, write a very short email to the recruiter or talent coordinator or whoever telling them that you are X and are interested in the X Role at their company (i.e. software engineer interested in the Software Engineer role at said company). Ask them if they would have time over the next week to connect over the phone for 15 minutes. Then say you would like to share your story and learn more about the company and the role. Lastly, tell them that you look forward to connecting (this explicitly puts the ball in their court). I've had great success getting interviews with this method (half the time the recruiter will skip the phone chat and just fast track me to an interview). I know others who've used it to similar success. |