5X Your Interview Calls
Sharing some tips and techniques that completely changed the game for me.
Sharing some tips and tricks to up your game and get 5X more Interview calls.
LinkedIn Power Query
Finding people hiring for your Role - Just paste this URL -
It results in this statement on your search tab :
"hiring {role}" OR "hiring {role}s" OR "hiring {role} roles"
which can help you find the people who are hiring and reach out to them.
EMAIL TEMPLATE :
Linked In Message Template :
" Hi!
I'm writing to you to introduce myself and reach out for the role you're hiring for. Currently doing <type of work> work at <company> in the <industry> space and looking to grow my skillset in high-impact environments.
Would be great to chat more.
<name>
<email>"
Email Template
Hello ,
Hope you're doing great!
I came across the [position] [Link] at company and I very interested in being considered for the position for three reasons:
1. The position requires someone who has experience in [share your experience]. During my time at [company], I have worked with [company] business team and engineering team at to [share your experience]. I believe my this experience will help me hit the ground running at [].
2. This position requires someone with an experience in [] I have had extensive experience working on [share experience] .
3. The role also requires someone with great interpersonal skills and someone who can partner with customers to enter key business questions. I have that experience working on pre-sales and client projects during my time at [company].
Along with it, I am very inspired by [Company]’s values and principles and always try to inculcate them in my work. A chance to work for [company] would help me create an impact on millions of customers with my work and I don't think there can be a bigger motivation than that.
I have attached my resume along with this email. Please let me know if you need anything else.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
[Name]
START UP JOB BOARDS :
CHROME EXTENSIONS
WORK HUNTY : Link
This free chrome extension allows you easily track the jobs that you are applying to. With one click from within Linkedin you can quickly log the jobs that you have applied to and accelerate your job hunting process. You can then add details like what CV or Cover letter you used, what stage in the interview process you are in, who you spoke to during interviews, any notes that you might have etc. Plus, the tool has a built-in feature that alerts you if you've previously applied to a particular job, which is especially useful when companies frequently repost the same position. With this extension, you can streamline your job search and stay organized.
LEAD GIBBON : Link
In today's competitive job market, it can be challenging to distinguish yourself from the multitude of applicants on online platforms. While you can submit your application like everyone else and hope to stand out from the hundreds of candidates, there are other strategies you can employ. For example, you could try reaching out to the hiring or future manager directly through email. By doing so, you can showcase your personality and demonstrate a sincere interest in the position, which can help you stand out from the crowd. Lead Gibbon chrome extension will let you find the email of anyone from within Linkedin itself making it easy to reach out. The free version has 15 contacts a month which for a job hunter is probably enough.
JOBALYTICS : Link
This chrome extension allows you to upload your CV and compare it to job offers using AI. This allows you to check if your current CV is optimized for the job offer. Modifying your CV to match keywords within the offer will help you get past the automatic tracking systems (ATS) that companies use to filter CVs. It’s free to use and really handy
Huntr : Link
You can organise your tracked jobs in a kanban system which might be useful if you are familiar with using project management software such as Jira or Trello. One disadvantage is that the free plan only allows you to track 40 jobs. In today's market you could apply to 40 jobs in 1 day so the paid option would be a must and is at the time of writing 10 USD a month.
Jibber Jobber : Link
It’s similar to Work Hunty and Huntr but again to really benefit from it you need the paid version as the free one only offers you the ability to track 25 jobs
EchoTalent : Link
Its an AI powered career tool to help job seekers AI powered resume and cover letter builder. It also does intelligent job matching to utilize AI to match your resume with best job offers.
Discoverly : Link
Discoverly is a great tool to help you discover connections, strengthen your network, and help you get your resume in front of a hiring manager. After installing this Chrome extension, you can analyze your contacts in Gmail, LinkedIn, X, and Facebook and find out whether you have any mutual friends and connections with a particular user.
Your contacts can then help you connect via an introduction to a target contact, industry, or company. Discoverly is also used by recruiters to find referrals from friends and employees, making this a great resource for any job seeker.
Briskine : Link
It is a handy Chrome extension that allows you to create and save templates for your emails, then insert these via keyboard shortcuts; basically, typing a letter or word, then pressing the Tab button inserts your template. This time-saving tool will help you effectively manage your job search.
Career.io : Link
Streamlining your job search is the best way to stay focused on your end goal and avoid experiencing burnout. Career.io’s Job Search Tracker is like your very own digital assistant, helping you stay organized by collating vital information from job listings across the web, then storing this information on a clean, ultra-efficient board. You can easily track your job applications, record specific notes, flag important dates, and sort jobs via wishlists, planned interviews, applications, and more. Added to that this Chrome extension is completely free (with an option to go premium if you wish).