Via Business Insider:
There's a huge difference between looking around for a job and actually taking full responsibilities of your job hunt. In this competitive workforce, you need to be completely proactive.
According to a survey conducted by JobVite, 61 percent of jobseekers say that it’s been harder finding a job this year compared to the previous one.
And this is the reason why those looking for a job should stop managing their job hunt and instead start leading it.
4 Differences Between Leading And Managing Your Job Hunt - Business Insider
Points:
- “The manager will create a LinkedIn profile whereas the leader will belong to groups and discussions.”
- “The manager will think about job opportunities alone whereas the leader will evaluate these opportunities with others.”
- “The manager will study the company’s web site whereas the leader will study the company’s social media sites.”
- “The manager will connect with current employees, but the leader will connect with former employees as well.”
