9 Ways On How The Job Search Has Changed

9 Ways The Job Search Has Changed

Source: Forbes

Job searching has changed dramatically over the past few years. If you want to succeed, you’ll have to take a much different approach than you did previously. Here are
10 things today’s job hunters need to know:

1. Google has replaced the CV

Recruiters are now using Google and LinkedIn searches to find talent, instead of paying for job-board or talent databases. Many companies are even mandating that every new application goes through a Google screening process.

2. A summary of your work history is enough.

Because there are so many candidates competing for each job, HR people (or hiring managers, if they are tasked with recruitment) often scan resumés very briefly. The average time spent on a resumé is 30 seconds.

3. Social proof is a must.

Social proof – the testimonials, endorsements and recommendations of your abilities that appear on social networks – seriously reduce the perceived risk of you as a candidate.
If you don’t have many endorsements and recommendations in your LinkedIn profile, get some before looking for a job.

4. CVs and cover letters aren’t read on paper anymore.

Most organizations are not receiving paper resumés — and when they get them via email or their application system, they don’t print them. So expect your resumé and cover letter to be read on a computer screen.

5. Relationships come first, resumés second.

Resumés are not used as introductory documents much these days. In fact, “send me your resumé” is often an afterthought once an introduction is made.
And if an introduction is made electronically, then your online profile offers much more information than a resumé.

6. Employers only care about what they want.

In past years, a resumé or job application was focused on the job seeker’s needs. This is not true any more.
Now an application, resumé or cover letter must speak to what value the prospective employee can bring to the organization. So be sure to demonstrate how you can help the company and how soon it can expect to benefit.

7. Work gaps aren’t big problems.

Large gaps in your resumé are not as important as they used to be.
Not only do employers today realize that millions of great and wonderful people got laid off, they also appreciate it when those candidates have showed initiative and tried to start their own thing, even if that took time and resulted in a period of unemployment.

8. Everyone has a personal brand.

Ten years ago, not many people knew what a personal brand was and having one wasn’t easy to explain.These days, even if you don’t know what your personal brand is, you still have one – as well as an online reputation revealing it.

And because recruiters and hiring managers are looking for red flags, inconsistencies in your image or messaging will prevent you from passing their screening.

9. Typing isn’t a skill anymore.

Being able to type used to be a skill people would highlight on their CV No longer.

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