Boost Your Job Search with These Quick Wins

I just saw a post from a connection that stated that she had “37 years of experience” in her headline. I pondered messaging her and “gently” suggesting she highlight her other great qualifications, instead of this, but decided against it. People don’t often take kindly to people they don’t know giving them advice. Even if the algorithm doesn’t screen her out, the first human to see her profile maybe a 20-something junior recruiter. They may assume that she started her career in her 20s, and if she worked for 37 years, that would make her almost 60 years old. The hard reality is that not many organizations are hiring people in their 50s and 60s. It’s not right, but some people may assume that they only plan to work a few more years before retiring. When you write your resume, you should consider the perspective of the people that will be reading it, because you are writing it for THEM, not for yourself. Highlight things about your career that are in demand NOW. This is how you get recruiters’ attention. And I’m not sure that stating your “years of experience” is the accomplishment that it once was. People are looking for SKILLS, EXPERTISE and RESULTS. Don’t get put in the “other” pile before they’ve had a chance to see your brilliance. Grab their attention with how you add value to organizations, and don’t give folks a reason to think you are not a fit.

Quick tip of the week: A job description isn’t just a checklist of information, think of it like an introduction to the hiring manager and the company. When you meet someone, you don’t immediately go into information overload telling them everything about yourself and what you’d like out of the conversation, do you? At HJUK, we always advise clients: add a human touch to your job descriptions. A one-sentence quote from a manager or team lead can land deeper than a bullet point list. And it changes how a role feels to a candidate. It turns “a vacancy” that can feel quite cold and clinical, into “a team I want to join.” Remember that you're trying to attract people to join, not simply list what the job entails, especially if your company isn't particularly well known. A quote hints at the culture, gives a face to the role, and helps candidates picture themselves at the company. And in a market crowded with undifferentiated job posts, that’s hugely important. According to Glassdoor’s data, 70 % of job seekers are more likely to apply if an employer is active and transparent in sharing what it’s like to work there. Next time you're writing a job description ask the hiring manager for one short quote: why they love their team, what success looks like, or why the role matters. Small tweaks like this are a signifier that this employer cares about people, not just tasks and great applications flow from it. Find out more quick tips like this via our website and careers advice portal: https://lnkd.in/eRMyg6tT #hospitalityjobsuk #hospitalityhiring #employerbranding #hospitalityrecruitment #peoplefirst #hjuk Paul James MIH Kate Bone Roy Walker Alexsia Dee Dawn Lawrence CBII - MIH Ian Burke Karen Bosher

She had applied to 200 jobs. And heard nothing back. Her resume wasn’t bad... But it was bland. The problem? She listed responsibilities. She wrote paragraphs. But she never showed impact. And without impact, recruiters scroll right past you. You might know someone like this. Smart. Hardworking. But their resume reads like a job description. No spark. No proof. Here’s the truth: Resumes that get noticed have 3 things. 💥 Keywords → What it is: Role-specific words that match job postings. → Why it matters: Without them, ATS filters may block you. → Example: “Agile,” “budget forecasting,” “stakeholder engagement.” 💥 Achievements → What it is: What you accomplished, not just what you did. → Why it matters: Recruiters want to see results, not tasks. → Example: “Built a cross-functional team for a new product launch.” 💥 Metrics → What it is: Numbers that quantify your results. → Why it matters: Data makes your impact undeniable. → Example: “Increased sales by 30%,” “Reduced costs by $500K.” The resumes that land interviews? They balance all three. Keywords get you through the door. Achievements show your impact. Metrics prove your value. ✨ Want more job search strategies that cut through the noise? Get my free cheatsheets (sign up in the "Featured" section of my LinkedIn profile). ♻ Repost to help another job seeker get noticed. 👋 Follow Lee Ann for job search, career growth, and leadership strategies.

You’re not tired of looking for jobs — you’re tired of not being seen. There’s a difference. It’s not the search that hurts — it’s the silence. It’s watching time go by and feeling like nothing changes. It’s updating your résumé, reviewing it again and again… and still getting no response. It’s thinking that something’s missing in you, when in reality, what’s missing is clarity in what you show. The market isn’t rejecting you — it just can’t see you. Because your résumé is still speaking the wrong language. It tells what you did, when recruiters want to know what you delivered. It shows positions, but not progress. It tells a story… but without a beginning, middle, or end. Diagnosis: you’re presenting yourself as a candidate, when you should be presenting yourself as a solution. And that’s where the game changes. Résumés that pass ATS filters aren’t the prettiest ones — they’re the clearest ones. They combine strategy, structure, and language that highlight your value with precision. Today, pick one experience from your résumé and reframe it like this: Instead of: “Responsible for report control.” Say: “Reduced report control time by 40%, optimizing internal processes.” Small changes. Big results. Your value didn’t disappear — it’s just poorly translated. And CV Grader shows you exactly where and how to fix that. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsXiPdym

❓Have you ever wondered why two people with the same skills don’t get the same opportunities? A while back, I came across two equally talented candidates applying for the same role. Both had the right skills, both were hardworking, and both had the potential to perform well. But when their resumes landed on the recruiter’s desk, the difference was clear. 📄 Candidate 1 simply listed responsibilities: “Handled accounts” “Worked on audits” “Assisted in projects” 📄 Candidate 2 told a story: “Managed accounts for 10+ clients with 100% accuracy” “Contributed to audits that reduced errors by 15%” “Collaborated on projects that improved efficiency by 20%” The recruiter didn’t just see tasks. They saw impact, ownership, and results. Both were capable. But only one got the call. 📞 That’s when it hit me — a resume isn’t just a document. It’s your first impression, your personal brand, and your voice in the room when you’re not there. So, when you build your resume, don’t just ask: What did I do? Instead, ask: What difference did I make? Because opportunities don’t always knock twice — your resume makes sure they knock at all. 🚪✨ #ResumeTips #CareerGrowth #CAStudents #JobSearch #LinkedInLearning

When a recruiter slides into your DMs, don’t ghost them → FORWARD it. The job market is tough right now. People are applying, waiting, hoping and often hearing little back. Instead of ignoring the message, try this: 👉 “Thanks for reaching out! I’m not looking at the moment, but I might know someone” That small gesture could open a door for someone in your network. And trust me, as a recruiter, we always remember people who do this. You never know whose day or career you might change just by forwarding an opportunity ✨ #Recruiting #Networking #JobSearch

Sending 50 job applications a day isn’t a strategy It’s a panic response. If your job search feels exhausting and unpredictable, this might be why. The problem? Most people treat job searching like a numbers game. Spray your CV across every portal. Hit every "Easy Apply." Wait and hope. But hope isn’t a tactic. The result? Burnout, radio silence, and missed opportunities. The solution? Consistency. Focus. And doing the small things, daily that actually move the needle. Here are 6 daily job search habits that actually get results 👇 1. Personalise your job applications → Read the JD and highlight the top 3 skills they’re really after. → Mirror their language in your CV and back it up with outcomes. → Use AI to polish, but keep the message authentic 2. Message the hiring manger → Message the hiring manager or recruiter with a short, relevant intro. → Mention what similar problems you have solved before → Attach your CV or link to your LinkedIn to make it easy for them. 3. Reconnect with existing contracts → Reconnect with people you’ve worked with, not just those hiring. → Send a quick update, article, or thank-you note. Offer to help first → Stay top of mind for when opportunities do come up. 4. Engage with contacts → Use LinkedIn filters to find posts from employees at target companies → Focus on hiring managers, or team members leave engaging comments → Engage with 2-3 people before applying to boost visibility 5. Share Your experience → Write content based on the challenges you've noticed in the roles you're applying → Break down what worked, what failed, and what you learned. → End with a question or reflection that invites discussion. 6. Track strategic activity → Which roles you’ve applied for and when → What was discussed in each conversation (e.g. hiring timelines etc) → What follow-ups you owe and when. Habits build momentum. You don’t need to do everything. You just need to do the right things consistently. That’s what separates people who land roles… from those still refreshing job boards months later. What’s one job search habit that’s worked for you? Let me know in the comments ⬇️ ➕ Follow PerennialHR for Hiring, Leadership & Career Advice ♻️ Share this with someone who’s feeling stuck in their career Subscribe to On HR's Radar Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gFrCBWPp

Could applying for more jobs actually be the reason you’re not getting hired? There's a popular job search myth: “The more jobs you apply for, the higher your chances of landing one.” It sounds logical, but it’s one of the biggest traps job seekers fall into. When you apply for every role that pops up, you spread yourself thin, send generic CVs, and end up blending into a pile of “just another applicant.” Recruiters aren’t looking for who applied first or most, they’re looking for who fits best. You don’t need to apply for 100 jobs. You need to apply for targeted roles that actually align with your skills and are backed by a CV that speaks the recruiter’s language. I’ve worked with clients who went from months of silence to multiple interview invites in 2 weeks just by narrowing their focus and applying strategically. It’s not about applying more. It’s about applying intentionally. So before you send that next application, pause and ask yourself: “Am I applying for everything, or have I positioned myself as the right candidate first?” Be honest. Do you still believe that applying for more jobs gives you an edge? I would love to hear your thoughts 👇 #7DaysLinkedInPowerUpChallengeWithHaoma #20DayLinkedInChallengeWithHaoma #CareerGrowth #JobSearchTips #CVWriting #LinkedInVisibility #PersonalBranding

No one really talks about what “job searching” does to people’s confidence. Every week, I speak with professionals who are brilliant, experienced, and disciplined, yet they sound defeated. The process itself keeps telling them they’re invisible. The silence after an application. The auto-generated rejections. The endless “we’ve decided to move forward” messages. After a while, you stop asking “Am I qualified?” You start wondering “Am I still relevant?” That’s the wrong question, because relevance isn’t static; it’s strategy. Most job seekers still chase roles instead of engineering visibility. They wait to be filtered in when they could design how they’re found. Here are simple tips that you can try immediately; • Target 3–5 companies where your background clearly solves a present problem. • Reverse-engineer their job descriptions ,mirror their priorities in your phrasing. • Optimize your first 100 words: recruiters decide in 7–10 seconds whether to keep reading. • Stop mass applying; start network aligning. Ten precise introductions beat fifty blind applications. This approach isn’t theory. Earlier this month, I shared a client’s resume I was working on inside a recruiter network I’m part of. Three conversations later, they landed an offer, same skills, same experience, just repositioned to be understood faster. That’s the leverage of clarity. If you’re currently in the middle of this search and feel like the system is working against you, let’s shift that. Share the kind of roles or industries you’re targeting under this post. If something aligns with what crosses my desk, I’ll share your profile or resume with the right people from my network. Because sometimes, it’s not about rewriting yourself, it’s about being seen in the right rooms. #JobSearch #CareerStrategy #Hiring #Visibility #Recruiting

GREAT PRACTICAL TIPS TO HELP YOU STAND OUT & GET A NEW ROLE Try something different - get strategic & get specific I've heard lots of people recently say that they've applied for 100s of jobs without success, & they blame ageism, AI or just a lousy job market. So this post from Pamela Langan caught my eye. She calls herself the 'Queen of Careers', & her post has some really useful ideas for how to stand out in a crowded job market. #besuccessfulonpurpose #businesscoaching #jobsearch #howtostandout