Raphael Joseph, a former SE turned recruiter and founder of Brando Tech, shares insights on the evolving job market. He discusses why traditional job hunting methods are obsolete and advocates treating oneself as a product. Raphael emphasizes the importance of personal branding and a strong LinkedIn presence to attract recruiters. He also highlights strategic approaches to job searching in the age of AI, urging candidates to effectively communicate their unique value to navigate the competitive landscape.
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Classic Job Hunting Is Dead
Classic job hunting, like sending CVs for advertised jobs, is largely ineffective today due to high application volumes.
Most CVs go unread as companies struggle to process hundreds of applicants, making traditional methods obsolete.
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Engage Recruiters Early
Contact recruiters directly to let them know you're on the market and ready to engage.
A good recruiter quickly identifies strong candidates and tags them for suitable roles, increasing your chances.
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Build Warm Leads on LinkedIn
Polish your LinkedIn profile before applying; it's more important than your CV in today's job market.
Build warm leads by connecting with hiring managers, interacting with their posts, and making it easy for them to engage.
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In this second part of our conversation with Raphael Joseph, former SE turned recruiter and founder of Brando Tech, Jack Cochran and Matthew James dive deep into why traditional job hunting methods no longer work in today's market. Raphael shares strategic insights on how SEs should approach job searching in 2025, treating themselves as products and leveraging their natural skills to navigate the competitive landscape.
IMPORTANT: This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Make sure to listen to Part 1 first for the complete discussion on personal branding and LinkedIn optimization.
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