- Networking - the unwritten rule of success
- Be active and visible
- Set the alarm
Networking - the unwritten rule of success
They say networking is your net worth. Why? Because it is the key to success in business. If you know the right people, it can help you with the development of your career. How? Your connections can be helpful if you are looking for a new workplace. Your friends and old co-workers can recommend you as a potential candidate. Sometimes, offers are hidden or not even published, and they have already filled thanks to connections. A recommendation of a trusted or well-known person will make you the strongest candidate and will give you an advantage over others.
Another plus of having an extensive network of connections is that the more people you know, the more likely it is that one of them knows your future job and will tell you more about the team atmosphere or your potential boss. Certainly, it will be much more useful information than what can usually be found in an official job posting. A trusted person will tell you the whole truth about the workplace and advise you whether it is worth considering the job offer.
Be active and visible
The next tip refers to networking because Linkedin is a handy tool and a great social media channel for professionals. It helps you to develop your career if you know how to use it. The first thing is that you can connect with other people from your branch, company owners, and, what is essential, the recruiters. You can easily find many people who add new job offers and are responsible for active searches for potential candidates on LinkedIn. It is always worth adding to your contacts all recruiters and HR managers to be up to date with their actions and posts.
But remember, you are not the only one - hundreds of specialists do the same. So how to stand out from the crowd? Be active, be visible and make the first step: react and comment posts, add interesting content on your LinkedIn wall. Do not wait in the corner for a miracle - take the initiative and send private messages to those who can help you with the recruitment process. Show them you really care about this job, know the company, and you are the person they look for. Be one step ahead of the competition.
Set the alarm
If you are really into working in a specific company, in a specific position, the best thing you can do is to keep yourself updated. You can keep an eye on job postings published by the dream company or, even easier, set the alarm to keep your finger on the pulse. Sign up for all possible notifications and newsletters, which will be sent to your e-mail address every time the company posts a new job offer you are interested in. It will help you save a lot of time and be one of the first people to send their application for that position. Time can be of great importance when applying for a job, and sometimes, when the candidate turns out to be the perfect one for the job, the advertisement is closed within even one or two days of publication. So do not miss your chance.
To sum up, finding the perfect job in the IT industry is not as easy as it may seem. Of course, there are many job postings, but sending applications itself does not guarantee employment or end up in a good place. That is why you should choose wisely and use all possible ways to increase your chances of success.
