| Some advice from my job search about 2 years ago, hopefully it's still applicable. 1. Have your peers or friends at different companies critique your resume. I went from an overly-wordy resume that barely fit on 2 pages to a resume that had concise and impactful wording with all my job experience on the first page. Also, if you are applying for very different positions, you might want to tailor your resume for each vertical. 2. Applying for multiple positions at multiple companies at the same time is fine. No one owes anyone anything, and if you or a company you are applying to is unable to wait for the other, then let the opportunity pass like ships in the night. Don't let FOMO lead to inaction. 3. If you are finding multiple options you are interested in, track it on a spreadsheet as to the application status and next steps. It's easy to get lost without some sort of system. 4. I found recruiter reply timeframes and rates to be pretty abysmal overall, especially if you are applying through job sites and not through referrals, so cast your net a little wider than your specific areas of experience, so that you have a steady stream of responses. You might find a good fit in an adjacent position, the recruiter might be able to make a recommendation for another opening in the company, or it could just be good interview practice. You can always trim it back if it gets too much. 5. Job hunting can become a full time job on its own. With multiple inquiries in flight and the slow response, it can get discouraging. Remember that it typically takes many months to find a position that's a good fit; it's a marathon, not a sprint. |
Thank you for replying. This is probably the most important for me to remember.