Job Search Tips with Bart, the Career Coach

Introduction

• Bart welcomes viewers and introduces the topic: job search tips.
• Focus on why applicants may not be receiving responses from job applications on LinkedIn or Indeed.

Reasons for Lack of Responses

• High Competition:

  • Hundreds or thousands of competitors apply for the same position.
  • Job postings with "promoted" labels attract more applicants, increasing competition.

• Job Availability Issues:

  • Some job postings may still be visible even if the job is no longer available.
  • Job postings can remain displayed until closed by the employer or for up to six months if forgotten.
  • If an employer deletes and reposts a job, previous applications may not be associated with the new posting.

Strategies to Increase Response Rates

1. Find a Job Posting:

   • Search for a job you like on LinkedIn or Indeed.

2. Visit Company Website:

   • Locate the website of the company advertising the job.

3. Access Careers Page:

   • Navigate to the careers section of the company website.

4. Check Job Posting:

   • Look for the job posting on the company careers page.

   • If found, apply directly on the company website to ensure your application goes to their database.

   • If not found, it may indicate the company is not hiring for that position or the posting is outdated.

Special Situations

• No Career Page:

  • If the company is small and lacks a careers page, call them directly to inquire about the job's availability.
  • Example: Bart called a small company where the owner was unaware of a job posting on Indeed.

• Dual Applications:

  • Bart shares a personal experience where applying through both LinkedIn and the company’s website led to better results.
  • The company only acknowledged the direct application through their career page.

Conclusion

• Bart hopes these tips help improve response rates for job applications.
• Encourages viewers to leave comments or questions in the comment section below the video.