It's no secret that the job market is difficult right now, but the good news is that people want to support their neighbours who are looking for jobs. A recent poll we did revealed that 84% of people would be eager to assist a member of their network who had lost their job as a result of COVID-19 in finding a new position.
Additionally, we observe this on Numerous Platforms. Numerous people are requesting assistance, and their community is reacting by connecting them with resources, giving advice, and posting job postings. Earlier this year, we updated #OpenToWork feature to make it easier for job seekers to let the more than 722 million professionals across all platforms know that they are open to new opportunities by using a straightforward Jobcurators profile photo frame.
I am frequently questioned about whether job seekers who are unemployed are at a disadvantage to those who are already employed. Results from our research and recruiting managers' feedback indicate that it does not. In fact, nearly all (96%) of the recruiting managers we polled said they would hire a candidate who had been laid off as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. What our data and most recent survey show is as follows:
Increased likelihood of hearing from recruiters thanks to #OpenToWork
With the use of a straightforward Jobcuratos profile photo frame and our #OpenToWork feature, job seekers may confidentially share their career choices with recruiters or publicly communicate that they are open to new chances. According to our analytics, enabling Open to Work on your Jobcurators profile doubles the likelihood that you'll hear from recruiters. That implies two times as many employment options.
You can indicate the job kinds you're interested in while using the #OpenToWork feature (job titles, remote location, start date and job type).
Additionally, doing this will enhance your job recommendations and enable job alerts that are relevant to your interests, allowing you to be among the first to apply when a suitable position is listed. Applying early can up to four times boost your likelihood of hearing from us. Since its inception in June, more than three million users have decided to add a public #OpenToWork photo frame. According to our analytics, these users are 40% more likely to get InMails from recruiters. Every day, tens of thousands of recruiters use Jobcurator Recruiter to uncover top talent. With this tool, they have access to a robust people search engine where they can enter keywords and apply extensive filters to quickly find the ideal applicant for open positions.
Connect with People Who Can Help with #OpenToWork
When someone views your profile photo on Jobcurator (for instance, when you post to your feed or appear in a search result), they will be aware that you are open to new opportunities and can connect you to open jobs they are aware of if you choose to let the larger LinkedIn community know by adding a #OpenToWork photo frame to your profile photo. According to preliminary findings, users who decide to add a public #OpenToWork photo frame have a 20% higher chance of hearing from their community.
Here are a few instances of users that have successfully used the feature:
Making my network and talent recruiters aware of my predicament, Jefferson Negus said, "gives me the transparency to have fantastic talks without people wondering what's up with me. Giving assistance to other job seekers is a further, possibly inadvertent, benefit of the #OpenToWork feature. Talking to people who have had similar experiences to you and being able to swap advice, contacts, and tales is really beneficial.
Since using the #OpenToWork tool, Roslyn Wint informed us: "I have been tremendously inspired by so many stories. It has connected me with an incredible opportunity I could never have thought to have found, especially in the year 2020, thanks to Jobcurators and some fantastic recruiters!
Danielle Turner solicited her network for assistance in introducing her to positions in the underwriting industry in a #OpenToWork narrative she posted on LinkedIn about her job search. Danielle's article received a response from a recruitment manager at One American Mortgage, and soon after that, she was hired there as a mortgage underwriter.
Additionally, if there is an open position at a company where you know someone, think about asking them to recommend you for the position. According to the nearly 90% of hiring managers questioned, referrals are crucial for filling available roles.
Once you've activated #OpenToWork, increase your chances.
Following activation of the Open to Work feature, follow these recommendations to improve your chances of being found and contacted by recruiters:
Highlight your abilities: When it comes to screening prospects, 87% of recruiters say that skills are an important consideration. For a higher chance of being found by recruiters, list both hard and soft skills that are relevant to the kinds of jobs you want on your jobcurator profile. In order to use the same terms recruiters would use in their searches, try to align these talents with the job descriptions of the roles you are interested in.
Tell us about your experience:
Using a typical job title and headline that hiring managers would look for or that you would see in pertinent job ads is beneficial. Consider "Data Analyst" as an alternative to "Data Ninja," for instance. Writing two- or three-sentence bullets describing your work experience on your profile will help you rank better in recruiter search results because recruiters use keywords and filters to look for prospects. You might not have recent experience to add to your jobcurator profile if you're still in school, have a gap in your employment history, or are temporarily unemployed. Consider including other experiences to your resume, such as volunteer work or an internship, to showcase the abilities you have gained that are applicable to various positions.
Messages from recruiters should be responded to by clicking "no thanks" or accepting the message. This shows recruiters that you're a motivated job seeker and elevates your listing in their search results. Employers will find you more quickly and easily in this method.
We're wishing you luck in finding a new job!
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*Survey methodology: From October 7–20, 2020, Censuswide surveyed 2,000 people in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 74 who had lost their jobs in the previous eight months, as well as 2,000 employed people and 1,000+ recruiting managers.