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Why a Daily Job Search Can Help You Find a New Role

 

Looking for a new job but don’t have time to search daily? Well, we are here to share some insight on why you unfortunately need to put in the hours to find that job you are searching for. But don’t worry, we will help you work out how to do it and most importantly, why you should do it.

Job searching can be considered a numbers game, and you need to know how to play the game in order to get the role you really want. Lucky for you, we are here to teach you the rules.

 

Why a Daily Job Search Needs Dedicated Time

Firstly, let’s talk about time. How do you find it and how to use it effectively? Let us break down the math in how much time it takes to apply to a role:

  • You need to account for searching for the role
  • Personalising your application (resume and cover letter) to the role
  • Answering specific questions requested as an addition to your resume (this happens often on job search engines such as Seek) and perhaps…
  • You may want to even have a follow up phone call or send a personal email to the hiring manager to make sure they are aware of your application.

 

It can take upwards of an hour to apply just to one position. Since job searching is like a job in itself, you may need to carve an hour to two a day, every day to send out your applications, which may only be to one or two roles.

Consider job searching like a very important meeting you cannot miss. Yes, you may have to sacrifice a little personal down time, but in the long run, it will be worth it.

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A Daily Job Search Should Focus on Relevant Roles

Whilst we recommend you apply to open roles daily, we want to make one thing clear – we are not advocating applying to as many random roles as possible. We encourage you to apply to the roles you truly believe are meeting your personal interests and needs, however, you need to be searching daily for such roles as you may find that some days you don’t come across any that suit. Keep looking because every day new roles pop up and they can pop up anywhere. So you need the time to SEARCH!

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How a Daily Job Search Helps You Find New Opportunities Earlier

Applying to one or two positions here and there over a week or two may take you longer in getting an interview and job offer. Let us explain further why and how this really is a numbers game.

Every day new jobs are being posted and every day handfuls of people are applying to them. If you find a job that was posted a week or two earlier, chances are the hiring managers inbox is flooded with resumes and most likely already in first rounds of interview stages. They may not even look at any new applications by this point. You want your resume to be in there first.

The first resume in the inbox of a hiring manager, who is very eager to receive applications, will most likely open that application than the 50th resume in their inbox. This is also true for job ads that have closing dates to their application. Most hiring managers like to fill the roles as soon as possible.

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How to Expand Your Daily Job Search Across Multiple Channels

If, however, you do have plenty of time, then take this to your advantage. There are multiple channels in which you can seek open roles and multiple ways in which you can make your application impactful. You can find roles via job search engines, social media, direct from company websites and networking. This will allow you to spread yourself to more ideal roles. You can even break things down and each day focus on one avenue, such as social media and cover more ground over the time you have.

Nowadays a resume is not enough to get you the foot in the door. The more you show yourself to hiring managers, the better your chances are in having your application considered. This includes follow up phone calls, personal LinkedIn or email messages. You also need time to perfect that resume and cover letter, perfect your LinkedIn and make sure you track your applications so you do not get confused when hiring managers do call you back. So the more time you make for yourself, the further you can reach with each open position.

You can download this Job Application Tracker guide for free so you never lose an application and keep a record of how you are progressing with every role.

So there you have it – the time it takes to job search (through all the various avenues), along with the pre and post efforts you need to do with each application, and the actual application itself can be time consuming. This means, if you are limited for time, you will need extra days to apply to all the roles you truly want. By checking in daily for new positions means you have your finger on the pulse and will never miss an opportunity. So have your resume updated and laptop charged, it is time to make the hours job seeking count.

Hot professional tips: Most new roles are posted on Monday and Tuesday’s. December to February have the least job postings. New job openings are not always posted on job search engines so check social media and company websites for new roles.

If you need any assistance with your resume and/or interviews then check out our coaching services, we are here to help you maximise the limited time you have so you can get more out of each application and interview getting that job faster.

 

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Should I do a daily job search?

Checking for jobs regularly can help you spot new opportunities early, but that does not mean you need to apply for everything you come across. Focus on roles that actually fit your skills, what you are looking for and where you want your career to go.

How much time should I spend on my daily job search?

There is no set amount of time that works for everyone. Give yourself enough time to look through suitable roles, tailor your applications, follow up where needed and keep track of what you have applied for. It is better to spend a bit more time on a good application than rush through several.

Should I apply for jobs every day?

Not necessarily. Apply when you find a role that is worth applying for. Some days you might find a few good options, while other days there may be nothing suitable. The important thing is to keep looking regularly rather than applying just to meet a daily target.

What should a daily job search routine include?

Your routine might include checking new job ads, going through your job alerts, looking into employers, tailoring your resume and cover letter, reaching out to your network, following up on applications and updating your job search tracker.

Should I use more than one website for my job search?

Yes. Jobs can turn up in all sorts of places, including job boards, LinkedIn and other social platforms, company websites, recruitment agencies, direct approaches and through your network. Jobs and Skills Australia also recommends using a mix of job search methods rather than relying on just one.

Are job alerts useful for a daily job search?

They can save you a lot of time. Workforce Australia lets you save searches and receive job recommendations, while LinkedIn can send daily or weekly alerts based on the roles and preferences you have selected. They can help you keep an eye on new opportunities without starting your search from scratch each day.

Is it better to send more applications or better applications?

Better applications usually matter more than simply sending more of them. Take the time to make sure your application fits the role you are applying for. Workforce Australia recommends tailoring your resume, cover letter and application responses to each job ad rather than sending the same version every time.