Re:AIHawk: AI bot to automatically apply jobs
by seanhunter on Monday October 07, 2024 @07:58AM
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I'm assuming you're going to be looking for a job in the software industry. The advice I would give is start with the end in mind.
What kind of job do you want? What companies have that kind of role? That's your top of funnel. If you're not sure, look at what other smart people you know seem to be doing. What kinds of companies are they working for? What are similar kinds of companies.
OK now make a shortlist. Do some research into the companies in your funnel and knock out companies you definitely don't want. Maybe you've read that their working conditions are terrible, their pay is bad, the location is wrong etc. You want to narrow the funnel down to a manageable size. What will determine what that size is is really up to you, how hard you want to work on the next steps vs how selective you can afford to be based on how big your funnel starts off. The bigger the starting funnel the more selective you can afford to be obviously.
Right now you have your shortlist go on their website and look for career pages with job listings. Connect with their in-house recruiter on linkedin. Send them a nice, short, non-AI-generated message about why you are interested in their company and what kind of role you're looking for. Even if they don't have such a role right now, this will help. If they have a role you're interested in, mention it and ask any immediate clarifying questions you have.
Cool. Now you have hopefully gone from a shortlist of companies to 1)A (probably very short, but that's ok) list of possible roles to apply for and 2)A (probably slightly longer, and that's a good thing) list of possible companies to apply to 3)A (probably medium-sized) list of recruiters you're starting to form initial working relationships with.
Now apply to the roles you are interested in and go through their process. Don't try to game things, just pay attention to what they are trying to recruit for and be good at that. The research you've already done will stand you in very good stead.
For the companies you are interested in, pay attention to what's happening in those industries, look for roles that spring up, look for new entrants and research them to see if they are companies you might be interested in.
For the recruiters, keep on good terms with the ones of these that seem good/non-douchy. Good recruiters may move from company to company and will place candidates multiple times over the course of their career. Additionally they will bear you in mind and put you up for roles as they arise. There are lots or recruiters but not that many good recruiters so it's really not too hard to keep on top of these connections and they will stand you in very good stead. Also do the recruiters and your friends a favour and refer smart friends you have for roles if you see something that is a good fit for them even if it's not right for you (obviously ask permission first).
What kind of job do you want? What companies have that kind of role? That's your top of funnel. If you're not sure, look at what other smart people you know seem to be doing. What kinds of companies are they working for? What are similar kinds of companies.
OK now make a shortlist. Do some research into the companies in your funnel and knock out companies you definitely don't want. Maybe you've read that their working conditions are terrible, their pay is bad, the location is wrong etc. You want to narrow the funnel down to a manageable size. What will determine what that size is is really up to you, how hard you want to work on the next steps vs how selective you can afford to be based on how big your funnel starts off. The bigger the starting funnel the more selective you can afford to be obviously.
Right now you have your shortlist go on their website and look for career pages with job listings. Connect with their in-house recruiter on linkedin. Send them a nice, short, non-AI-generated message about why you are interested in their company and what kind of role you're looking for. Even if they don't have such a role right now, this will help. If they have a role you're interested in, mention it and ask any immediate clarifying questions you have.
Cool. Now you have hopefully gone from a shortlist of companies to 1)A (probably very short, but that's ok) list of possible roles to apply for and 2)A (probably slightly longer, and that's a good thing) list of possible companies to apply to 3)A (probably medium-sized) list of recruiters you're starting to form initial working relationships with.
Now apply to the roles you are interested in and go through their process. Don't try to game things, just pay attention to what they are trying to recruit for and be good at that. The research you've already done will stand you in very good stead.
For the companies you are interested in, pay attention to what's happening in those industries, look for roles that spring up, look for new entrants and research them to see if they are companies you might be interested in.
For the recruiters, keep on good terms with the ones of these that seem good/non-douchy. Good recruiters may move from company to company and will place candidates multiple times over the course of their career. Additionally they will bear you in mind and put you up for roles as they arise. There are lots or recruiters but not that many good recruiters so it's really not too hard to keep on top of these connections and they will stand you in very good stead. Also do the recruiters and your friends a favour and refer smart friends you have for roles if you see something that is a good fit for them even if it's not right for you (obviously ask permission first).