After seeing the latest labor market data, I asked ChatGPT what it would call our current job-seeking moment:
The answer: The Great Rejection. 🤦
So to help job-seekers in the midst of this tough environment, here are 3 data-backed ways to stand out:
1) Get in Early ⚡️
With so many people looking for new opportunities, candidate pools are filling up quicker than ever.
Which means that your odds of getting an interview are 8X higher when you apply in the first 96 hours than a week later:
Action Step: Set-up job alerts on LinkedIn or Indeed to get notified as soon as a target job is posted. And then use my AI hacks to get your application customized and in the hopper right away! ️
2) Get Inside 🚪
When candidate pools fill up with massive numbers of strangers (i.e., online applicants), recruiters resort to safety: The referrals of their colleagues.
That's why referred candidates are 10X more likely to get hired than those who apply online:
Action Step: Grab my free guide to Networking The Non-Sketchy Way to start connecting with insiders. And then, in addition to reaching out to alums, don't forget to focus on the hiring manager too!
3) Get Control 💪
Finally, when candidate pools are teeming with talent, employers seek to take back control over how work gets done.
Which is why there's now a massive mismatch between the number of people applying for remote jobs + the number of remote jobs on offer:
Action Step: While we can't control employer preferences, we can carve out our own WFH opportunities through consulting, freelancing, and solopreneurship. Check out my free workshop on Ethical Entrepreneuship.
And then, if there are any other resources I can share to help you or your community navigate this challenging moment, please just say the word!