022: [Job Search, Pt. 2 / 5] Why you should prioritize people over platforms in your job search
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Welcome to part 2 of the 5 part series on the Job Search.

In this episode, Sarah discusses prioritizing making connections with people, following and engaging with people who work at companies you want to work for (without coming off as a creeper!), cold emailing hiring managers, and how to keep your messaging short and sweet.

01:27 Why you need to prioritize people over platforms in your job search.

03:03 How a lot of people successfully find and apply to jobs through the portal

04:38 Focus on connecting with people because people share about jobs before they ever hit the job boards.

07:12 I wanna go through an example that I saw on LinkedIn last year…

08:19 There's no perfect formula to use or template. You have to be strategic

10:54 You really need to proactively be seeking to create or nurture relationships in your job search.

12:57 If you have not prioritized people in your job search yet, it is not too late.

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