Thursday, October 10 - "Where Are All The Jobs?"

Good morning!

Just checking in you. How are you doing today?

Here’s what’s on the job description for today:

1. A rotational leadership program at one of the world’s most prestigious manufacturing companies.

2. Toni asks, “I apply to a lot of positions and keep running out of roles to apply to. What should I do?”

IN HIRING

Siemens Leadership Rotation Program

• Meant for those finishing a masters degree in engineering, business, or similar field, this is a rare entry point into a prestigious and successful company.

• The program is two years, spanning three different assignments, and is available to candidates of different backgrounds and countries.

• There are multiple roles available for this program.

  • To view the roles, click here for more details

  • To see an overview of the program, click here for more details

TODAY’S QUESTION

Toni asks, “I apply to a lot of positions and keep running out of roles to apply to. What do I do in that scenario?”

Recommendation: Oof - sounds like you’re doing a lot of applying. If I was in your shoes, here’s what I would do:

• First, let’s consider the two main levers you have in getting interviews: applications and networking.

  • For nearly all candidates, an ideal strategy would use both levers and have a balance of time spent on both. That balance is best found through trial and error. If you’re running out of roles, my guess is that networking needs to be a bigger part of your process.

• Second, break your applications down into two groups. There are the ones you absolutely love and the ones you like.

  • For those that are in the love category, spend some extra time altering your resume to fit the job description. Focus your time on the first 3 requirements as those are often the most important to the hiring team.

  • If the roles falls in the like category, apply directly through their website with your default resume and move on. Your time could be better spent networking or learning skills to discuss in interviews.

• Finally, put it all together.

  • Think about the amount of time you’re spending on applications and job hunting. Break it down into how much of that time will be spent on networking, cold applications with tailoring, and cold applications without tailoring.

  • Find a balance that makes sense and try it for a week. Stay as close as you can to your plan for the week and then alter as needed. Aim for a balance that you enjoy, and therefor are more likely to continue doing.

Conclusion:

How you spend your time is critical to making the job search useful. If you’re running out of jobs, you may have time for other useful activities.