How To Get A Job

8 Effective Tips To Land Your Next Job:- A Complete Roadmap

If you are a fresher or an experienced candidate, confused about how to land your dream job, then this page is for you. In this page, we have covered in elaborative detail, how to secure your next tech job.

  1. Organize Your Job Searching Activities/Applications
  2. Company Research
  3. Create an ATS friendly resume
  4. Customize resume as per job description
  5. Focus on upskilling with whatever technology is trending in your field. (eg. Full Stack, AI, etc.)
  6. Focus on creating a strong professional network (LinkedIn, alumnus, etc.)
  7. Ask for referrals from relevant personnel.
  8. Update profile on relevant platforms (LinkedIn. GitHub, LeetCode)

In the article, further we will be describing each of these pointers in great detail.

roadmap to get a job in 2024

1. Organize Your Job Search/Applications

The biggest mistake candidates make is not organizing their job searches. It is very important to keep a track of which jobs you have applied for, whether or not you have received any assignment/interview and what the status is. Additionally, it is handy to keep a track of the preparation materials, and whether or not any task is pending.

2. Do Company Research

It is very important to do company research, know about the company, what they do, what are the values, etc.

Important Points to keep in mind:-

  • Who the important people are in the company, i.e., founder, directors, CEO, etc.
  • What are the latest happenings of the company, i.e., top news, new projects, etc.
  • What is the company culture, i.e., the employee turnover rate, etc.

You can do your research from:-

3. Create an ATS friendly resume

In today’s digital world, almost all recruiters use ATS or Applicant Tracking System to shortlist candidate’s profiles (resumes) for any job role. Hence, it is very important to have an ATS friendly resume that is also readable to any HR recruiter or hiring manager.

To know more about how to create an ATS friendly resume to get a job, check out the page below.

4. Customize Resume As Per Job Description

 

What is customizing a resume?

A customized resume includes the targeted or specified keywords that a recruiter had mentioned on the job description. This increases the chances of getting shortlisted for the profile.

Why should I tailor my resume?

  • Adding the relevant keyword, makes you a suitable candidate for the job role.
  • The interviewer or hiring manager will immediately notice your alignment with the job requirements.
  • It will increase your ATS score.

How to tailor resume according to a job description?

  • Go through the job description and identify important keywords.
  • This can include specific toolsets to know, programming language, experience, etc.
  • Scan your resume against these keywords to check what you are missing.
  • You can use online ATS compatibility sites for this, however the scores are not always accurate.
  • Depending on your comparison, add the keywords wherever necessary.
  • You can make these changes in your work experience or skills section, as required.
DomainSkills to Include
Backend Developer
  • Java
  • Python
  • PHP
  • Ruby
Frontend Developer
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
Data Science
  • Python
  • R
  • Statistics
  • NumPy or SciPy
  • Matplotlib
  • Seaborn
Data Analyst
  • SQL
  • Advanced Excel
  • Power BI
  • Machine Learning
AI Engineer
  • Python or R
  • Java or C++
  • Machine Learning
  • TensorFlow
  • Neural Network Architecture
  • Big Data
Cloud Engineers
  • AWS
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Knowledge of VPNs and VPCs
  • Docker
  • Kubernets
Cyber Security
  • Network Security
  • Cryptography
  • Security Architecture
  • Web Application Security

5. Focus on Upskilling and Reskilling

It is very important for a candidate to be equipped with the latest and trending skills of the industry. Of course you can  include these in your resume, however it is equally necessary to know this skills and be good in them to get your dream job.

Click on the link below for preparation resources:-

For a detailed placement preparation strategy, check out this page:-

Upskilling:-

Additionally, it is very important to upskill and reskill, so that you are aware of the latest trends and technologies.  

SubjectResources
Full Stack DeveloperClick Here
AWSClick Here
Cyber SecurityClick Here
Ethical HackingClick Here
Data ScienceClick Here

6. Focus on Creating a Strong Professional Network

A major part of your job hunting will depend on your network. A strong network and connections, will help you stay on track with the job updates, which companies are hiring, and more.

How to build a strong professional network?

  • Leverage your social media platforms. Don’t just rely on LinkedIn, you can make connections on other platforms like Instagram, Facebook, etc.
  • Join relevant groups and discussion forums on these platforms, and get connected with industry leaders to know more.
  • Create offline connections, by attending seminars, conferences and other networking events.
  • Join alumnus groups of your college, school, previous internships, office, etc.
  • Also, provide value to your connections, by sharing relevant information, giving referrals if you can, etc.

7. Ask for Referrals

You can ask people in your network for a job referral or recommendation. A referral will give more weightage to your candidature, depending on the other person’s credibility and relationship with the recruiters.

How to Ask For A Referral?

  • Build strong connections.
    • If it is someone you know on personal terms the you can directly reach out to them for a referral.
    • If is is someone you do not know personally, then it is advised to first share with them a brief introduction about yourself, including why you are a suitable candidate for the job, along with the referral request.
  • Make sure you include the job description or application link in your message, to make it easier for them to give you the referral.
  • If the person provides you with a referral, make sure to follow up with them.

8. Update your profile on relevant platforms.

When searching for jobs, you need to be active on multiple relevant platforms, like job portals, coding platforms, etc. For this, you need to optimize your profile, and keep it updated in order to be noticed my more recruiters.

Important Platforms You Should Keep In Mind:-

LinkedIn

How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile?

  • Include a professional LinkedIn profile photo.
  • Add a banner, that gives a summary of your profile.
  • Add a relevant headline which covers your major skill.
    • You Can Add Your Current Designation
    • You Can Add Your Relevant Skill
  • Write an engaging professional summary. Do not just list out your skills and work experience, form a story  that describes who you are.
  • List out your relevant skills, including technical and soft skills. Do not add irrelevant skills.
  • Get endorsements on your skills by mentors and employers.
  • Get recommendations from employers, mentors, managers, etc.
  • Add professional certificates on your profile to give credibility.
  • Add case studies or projects on your profile.
  • Try to write and share content on LinkedIn relevant to your field.
  • Start adding insightful comments on other people’s posts. Do not just stick with CFBRs or writing email ids. Add your views on various posts.

Job Boards

When searching for a job, you have to be active on various job boards and job portals. It is very important that your profile is optimized on these platforms, and relevant keywords are added to make it easy for recruiters to find your profile.

How to optimize your Job Boards Profile?

  • Add a headline on your profile that contains your job title.
  • Add your contact details, including professional email id, phone number, etc.
  • Enter key skills, which includes the most relevant skills that you posses and that are often used in the job description that is related to you.
  • Make sure you update your profile regularly.
  • Add your updated resume and portfolio.

GitHub

GitHub is an online platform for developers to store and showcase their projects. If you are looking for an IT job, as a developer, then it is very important to have a GitHub profile. You can showcase all your projects and use it as a portfolio.

 

These are some of the important pointers to remember, while applying for jobs. This would ensure that your job application is effective. Being un-organized or just mindlessly applying will not lead to a fruitful job search.

FAQs on How To Get A Job?

  • Attend hiring events.
  • Apply on various job portals.
  • Update your resume according to the job description.
  • Prepare for the interview.

As a fresher, you can:-

  1. Apply for Off Campus and On Campus drives.
  2. Attend internships, and on completing internships check for full time opportunity.
  3. Create projects and upskill.
  4. Research about the company.
  • Top tier companies like Google and Microsoft give some of the highest packages.
  • Product Based Companies have a higher package.
  • Unicorn Startups provide a high package.

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