Why Applying For Jobs Is Pointless... (+ What To Do Instead)

Applying for jobs isn't always the best way to get hired. In this video, I explain why spending hours applying for job after job may not be the most effective job search strategy, and what you should be doing instead. I break down 3 reasons why traditional job applications aren't working as well as they used to: #1 There are fewer jobs and far more candidates competing for them #2 You're missing out on the invisible job market — opportunities that never get advertised #3 The time you're spending constantly applying could be spent doing things that actually increase your chances of getting hired. So, if applying isn't the answer, what should you do instead? I explain how to use LinkedIn to get visible to employers and recruiters and take a more proactive approach to your job search. Struggling to land a job? Join my Get Hired Group... for FREE using the link below: https://get-hired.circle.so/join?invi... Follow my socials for content like this: 🔵 LinkedIn -   / nigelgordonjohnson   🟣 Insta -   / nigelgordonjohnson   ⚫️ X - https://x.com/NigelGJ ⚫️ TikTok -   / nigelgj_gethired   Timestamps: 00:00 Reason 1 - fewer jobs + too many candidates 01:13 Reason 2 - missing out on invisible market 02:00 Reason 3 - time you're spending unemployed 02:22 Use LinkedIn to Get Hired 03:38 Post, Engage, Comment 05:27 Should I apply at all? #jobsearch #jobapplication #linkedin #recruitment #gethired #jobmarket #jobhunt #careeradvice