A job search can be a very stressful, frustrating experience — especially when you’re unemployed or very eager to leave your current position. On average, it takes 44 days to fill an open 
position, according to 2015 research from iCIMS, a SaaS talent acquisition solution provider.
If your job search has dragged on notably longer than this, it’s time to fine-tune your strategy. Follow these tips from PrideStaff Las Vegas — one of the top Las Vegas temp agencies — to make some much-need changes to your approach.
Overhaul Your Resume
Your resume serves as your introduction to hiring managers, so it might not be sending the right message. If you’re not tailoring it to fit each opportunity, this is likely the problem. Customizing it for every application will certainly take longer, but it’s the only way to get hired. If your writing skills aren’t the best, consider working with a professional resume writer. This can give you a solid general format to base each personalization on. At the very least, ask someone else to review it, because another set of eyes can spot errors you might overlook.
Get Creative With Your Search
Job boards and company HR sites can be a good place to find new opportunities, but they’re certainly not the only route. Many innovative organizations search for candidates on social media, so create a strictly professional profile and use this to market yourself. You can also scour LinkedIn for experts in your field and request an informational interview. This will give you the chance to learn how they got to this place in their career and gain a new industry contact. If you make a good impression, they might be willing to use their connections to assist in your search.
Consider Other Routes
If you’re laser-focused on finding a permanent job, you might miss out on some really great opportunities. Consider working as a temporary employee for a bit. This will give you the chance to boost your skills and your contact list in a short period of time. You can still search for jobs, while gaining valuable experience and learning. Many employers offer full-time jobs to outstanding temporary workers at the end of their contract, so this could be in your “in.”
Get Help With Your Job Search
Finding a job that perfectly fits your skills, interests and career goals is a challenge, so team up with PrideStaff Las Vegas. Our firm has connections at many of the area’s top employers, and we want to share them with you. Contact us today to start your search for the right temporary, temp-to-hire or direct hire opportunity!
