AWAITING FEEDBACK CCNP in Seattle, can't find a good job

[MachineHead1996]

I work for a mid-sized telecom and managed services company in the PNW. I want to branch out, grow my career, but I'm having trouble even getting interviews.

What strategies are actually working?

I like my job but I'm underpaid probably. Bills are somehow getting tighter year on year.

I haven't looked for work in years. So, maybe I'm just out of the loop.

Any ideas are welcome.

 

[BuckwheatTea]

Have you tried industry-specific job boards like:

- https://www.dice.com/
- https://mspproven.com/

 

[chris_c_]

Applying online yields a 2–5% response rate right now.

To give yourself a better shot at getting an interview, you should do this:

• Find a job posting you like.
• Go to LinkedIn and search for that company’s Internal Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or the Engineering/Operations Manager for that department.
• Send a brief InMail message to that person:
  
  

  "Hi [Name], I saw the opening for the Network Engineer role. I've spent the last few years scaling infrastructure for a mid-sized telecom provider here in the PNW and noticed your team is moving toward [specific tech]. I just applied formally, but wanted to connect to see if my background aligns with what you're building."

 

[BuckwheatTea]

Applying online yields a 2–5% response rate right now.

To give yourself a better shot at getting an interview, you should do this:

• Find a job posting you like.
• Go to LinkedIn and search for that company’s Internal Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or the Engineering/Operations Manager for that department.
• Send a brief InMail message to that person:

I agree with this take. Also, they can call into that company and leave a voicemail for that HR person, noting that you have applied already.