Applying for jobs online seems efficient, but it's not.

Even with a great resume, it's like throwing spaghetti at a wall.

Here's why...

Application A --> Wait --> 90% no call --> Dead End

Application B--> Wait --> 90% no call --> Dead End

Application C --> Wait --> 90% no call --> Dead End...

📆 Months of sitting at home wondering and hoping

🎢 Emotional roller coaster

😩 Feel deflated, demoralized, and full of self-doubt

➡️ Here's a better approach.

No connections?

No clear idea of what you're looking for?

No problem.

1️⃣ Reach out to 5 old connections to catch up on life.

They'll be eager to chat, take an interest and help you.

2️⃣ One of them will likely offer an introduction.

👨‍🦱 --> 🧑🏽‍🦰

Don't expect this to be a ticket to a job but a door to a new circle.

3️⃣ Schedule an exploratory conversation.

🧑🏽‍🦰 💡

Objective: Gain insights and inspiration to inform your search.

4️⃣Ask for one or two introductions at the end of the conversation.

🧑🏽‍🦰 --> 👩‍🦳 + 👨🏾‍🦰

Always reciprocate.

5️⃣ Repeat the cycle: exploratory conversations + introductions

👩‍🦳 💡--> 👨🏿‍🦲💡 + 👱🏻‍♂️💡 -->

👨🏾‍🦰 💡--> 👨🏽‍🦳💡 + 👩‍🦰 💡-->

6️⃣ In weeks, your calendar fills up with exploratory conversations. Let compounding do its magic.

👨🏿‍🦲 + 👱🏻‍♂️ + 🧑🏽‍🦰 + 👨‍🦱 + 🧓🏼...

👨🏽‍🦳 + 👩‍🦰 + 👨🏾‍🦰 + 👱🏻‍♂️ + 🙋🏻‍♀️

Sooner than you think...

🙋🏻‍♀️💥 "OMG, I think you'd be a great fit with my team!"

Online job applications = 3 months of busy-ness

Exploratory conversations = 3 months of progress