In the world of social media, it’s nearly impossible to find a new job without a mastery of online marketing. Online marketing (and through it, personal branding) allows job seekers to find information, build relevant networks, and share specialized knowledge with potential employers. Job search wisdom differs drastically on the current relevance of job search boards and online postings. Many recruiters believe that LinkedIn is the only tool job searchers need to develop relevant contacts, build business relationships, and find job opportunities suited to their niche skills. Despite this assessment, job posting websites like Indeed bring countless candidates to job search success.
What You Need to Know about Indeed
- You probably won’t find a job. Traditional job searches flounder due to lack of specificity, unsynced keywords, and lack of communication between the job poster and the job seeker. Most forensic, electrical, and structural engineers are searching for niche positions, many of which aren’t posted on job search boards. The positions that are listed are often misworded or poorly described, lessening the job hunter’s likelihood of finding a relevant opportunity.
- But that doesn’t mean Indeed lacks merit. Despite missing the mark for many specialized job searchers, Indeed has merit in the search for an engineering position. Though it doesn’t always connect searchers with potential employers, Indeed offers another valuable service: information. The information recruiters gather through Indeed – as well as the information job seekers find about their target market – increase an engineer’s chances of finding a niche position with a strong engineering firm.
Use Indeed to Succeed
Indeed still offers value to engineering companies and candidates. Utilize the information and industry contacts on Indeed by:
- Learning more about the job listings posted in the engineering industry
- Honing your job search
- Learning to articulate your particular skills
- Connecting with niche recruiters in the engineering industry
- Filling out our Career Wish List
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