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Successful Job Seekers Reveal Job Search StrategiesThe most effective job seekers - those perceived as the "complete package" by hiring managers - target and customize their searches, and are organized and realistic about their opportunities. The 2015 Successful Job Seekers research explores these behaviors and investigates the critical factors and personal traits job seekers feel contributed most to their success in finding employment. The survey of 589 U.S. professionals of varying ages and in different roles and industries was conducted in March 2015 by the Career Advisory Board, established by DeVry University. Respondents were classified as either passive job seekers, who were recruited by desirable companies and received offers without conducting searches, or active job seekers, who accepted jobs less than six months after starting proactive searches. The Career Advisory Board synthesized the research to help job seekers improve their employment outcomes. 2015 Successful Job Seekers Research Key Findings Successful job seekers are selective and focus on specific targets.
Customizing job applications was a critical success factor in capturing employers' attention.
Showcasing both job-specific and interpersonal skills during interviews paints the most robust picture of candidate qualifications.
Finding a job doesn't need to be a full-time job, but it does require dedicated time.
Successful job seekers don't hide behind digital outreach; they use every opportunity to connect and be seen.
"Hiring managers still view a candidate's attitude as a key differentiator in securing a position and in job success," said Alexandra Levit, business and workplace consultant and Career Advisory Board member. "Attributes such as willingness to learn, adaptability and self-confidence often outweigh tangible skills and credentials." To read the research report and strategic advice from the Career Advisory Board to help candidates enhance their marketability and land desirable jobs more quickly, please visit www.careeradvisoryboard.org. About the Career Advisory Board Established in 2010 by DeVry University, the Career Advisory Board is comprised of leading representatives from business and academia, and recognized career experts who deliver valuable insights on today's most important career trends and provide actionable advice for job seekers. The Career Advisory Board generates original research and commentary, and creates tools, insights and resources to prepare job seekers for success. Its members include executives from DeVry University, Google, HP, IBM (News - Alert), and LinkedIn, as well as nationally recognized career experts. For more information, visit http://careeradvisoryboard.org. Survey Methodology The Career Advisory Board's Successful Job Seekers research was designed to uncover the actions and traits of individuals who were able to land new jobs quickly in a market where hiring managers are increasingly selective and many candidates go months or years without employment. The research was conducted online within the United States by DeVry University on behalf of the Career Advisory Board in March 2015. Survey respondents included 589 U.S. professionals who had accepted a new job in the last year, and who received an interview for that role within six months of being recruited or starting a new job search.
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