JIMS8M: The Journal of Indian Management & Strategy

Web of Science
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 24
  • Issue: 1

Job search process: Challenges job seekers face and strategies to win

Senior Technology Consultant, Deloitte Consulting

Abstract

In today's competitive job search market, it is critical to adopt an appropriate strategy during the job search and job application process. A survey with 180 participants and 6 expert interviews revealed that the correct resume format, employee referral, networking with company insiders, and skill-based training are important pillars of a job search. If job seekers focus on these pillars, they can achieve better and more efficient results during the job search. This paper deals with the challenges job seekers face. Furthermore, the study was an attempt to utilize the experience of corporate professionals, recruiters, and hiring managers from diverse industries to identify four strategies to simplify the job search process for job seekers.

Keywords

Job, Learning, Skill, Social Media, Technology