Applying Strategies
Before you say you "can't get hired," try out ALL of these methods first:
Results MAY vary; however, my career coaching clients and I get hired using these strategies, and you CAN be next!
The best time to apply for jobs is late on Sunday nights because, statistically, people open up their emails the most on Monday mornings at 10:50 am. Your goal as a labor marketer is to boost awareness and consideration of your product with your applications.
APPLY LATE ON SUNDAY NIGHTS because this is the best window to increase your chances of getting a callback.​​
Job Application Equation = 90 applications per week, 3x per week, 30 applications in one sitting in only 90 minutes
(this means you can only spend 2-3 minutes on each application, so you don't give yourself enough time to self-doubt or second-guess)
The Career Island Guide to Applying
Step 1
Social Media Scrub
Do a scrub of all your social media platforms for 'foul play' and make sure that each one looks presentable to a potential Employer or you may wish to go private during the candidate selection process because people definitely Google potential employees
Step 2
Specifically Tailored Resumes
Every time you apply to a new position, make sure that you update your resume to match the keywords of the specific job description with these templates here - (at the very least, change the titles, years of experience, and the skills so you can match)
Step 3
Email Them Directly
Do NOT rely on the job site! Always email your resume & cover letter documents directly to the CEO, Human Resources Authorities, Recruiters, and any other Decision-Makers at the company that you can find on LinkedIn or their website
Step 4
Optimize Your LinkedIn
Update your LinkedIn Profile with my free course here: remove company names from your headline and put the title you want, upload a relevant banner, fill out the about & work history, add 5+ skills, put education, and increase connections, then ENGAGE!
Step 5
Network on LinkedIn
"Hello, I applied to the [x] role. I am excited to express that I have [x] years in [x] and [x] while working with cross-functional teams. I have leveraged my background in [x] to build [x] and I am proficient in [x] tools. I am interested in learning about your needs."
Step 6
Call the Company
If you apply to jobs with specifically tailored resume templates and still don't hear back from the Employer? Locate the company's contact number and call them so you can ask about the status of your application (also ask who is in charge of candidate selection)
Step 7
Check the #Hashtags
If you are struggling to find positions to apply to, I post compiled lists of companies with remote roles that I find on my LinkedIn with the hashtag #jobhunt2025 here - you can type the title you are interested in with "hiring" after it in the LinkedIn search bar
Step 8
Ask the Employees
The easiest way to get hired is to get an internal employee to refer you to the Decision-Makers because MOST open positions are not posted online (get on the inside by making connections with people who already went through the process)
Step 9
Don't Give Up
It should NOT take you months to hear back from companies if you are following these tips, but do NOT stop trying to get hired - if you are still on the job market after taking these tips... Email us for a career coaching session resume@thecareerisland.com
