Finding your dream job can be a headache at times. Especially when you have to constantly update your resume, reach out to connections, and ping referrals!
I’ve put together a handy list of new job search tools that will make your process 100% easier, and put you a step closer to landing your dream job!
1 | VCV
With a slogan like, “the resume that speaks,” it’s really hard to resist VCV. VCV is the newest resume solution, that allows job seekers to make video resumes, save them, and then send the link directly to companies!
What are you waiting for? It’s as easy as Instagram Stories! Hey, they said it, not me.
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2 | WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
Job hunting can be a real jungle, and Welcome To The Jungle wants to help you navigate those rocky waters. They’re dedicated to helping professionals “Find Their Tribes.” What makes this particular website special, is that they go on the hunt weekly for hidden gem companies. They’ll present you with roles, teams, and companies that you might not find anywhere else!
In a blog-styled setup, job seekers are able to browse through key company metrics, values, see the average age of employees at the company, and meet future team members via pre-recorded videos. It’s a pretty convenient way to do company research.
3 | REZI
Rezi has cooked up a way to take LinkedIn’s new resume download feature to the next level. After turning your LinkedIn profile into a useable resume, Rezi allows you to upload it onto their system. From there you’re able to build out your Rezi profile. This profile will become viewable by hiring managers.
Rezi takes this a step further by offering a variety of key features. These include video walkthroughs, breakdowns, tips for each section of your resume, keyword targeting, and more. They also run a blog, with helpful tips that cover topics such as improving your resume and job searching techniques.
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4 | PLATO
Plato’s mission is simple. The French company is working to address the lack of diversity in tech leadership roles, one mentor at a time. Plato focuses specifically on a 1:1 mentorship experience, which gives underrepresented professionals the opportunity to learn from leaders in engineering and product professions.
These mentor sessions take place during the “Circle Series.” These series’ are described as 45-minute sessions (1 per week, over 4 consecutive weeks). They take place with the same group of people and are led by the same mentor each week. The cap for each circle is set to 10 people.
There are three Circle Themes:
- Expertise Circles: These circles can be about anything. The topics change based on the experience of the mentor.
- Growing as a Minority / Career Circles: This circle addresses how to navigate spaces that are predominantly dominated by white males.
- Diversity and Inclusion Circles: This circle allows participants to share their knowledge and learn about Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
Make sure you step into the circle confidently. Here are a few questions you can ask your mentor.
🌟 Extra Credit: Impress Your Dream Company
After sending your resume around and connecting with professionals, why not level up on your skills! Use the bonus tools below to become an expert in your chosen career field!
- Prodeus: This tool empowers individuals to get a degree without raking up the debt that’s acquired by going to traditional university programs. Prodeus builds playlists filled with Youtube videos. After watching a specific number of hours of these videos, you’ll be ranked accordingly, and be rewarded a “ProDegree,” along with an official badge for your LinkedIn Profile page.
- Stay Keen: This tool allows you to curate your very own feed full of topics and information that you might be interested in. You can even follow feeds, invite friends to your feeds, and add collaborators to feeds!
WHAT’S NEXT?
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