I am currently reading 'What color is your parachute, 2009' by Richard Nelson Bolles and it confirmed what I already suspected about the least efficient way to find a new job.
1. Internet job adverts
Research has shown that for every 100 job hunters who answer internet job adverts, only 4 will actually find their next role this way. The good news is that if you are looking for role in IT, Engineering or Finance then this figure rises to 10 job hunters. Still not great odds...
2. Sending out your CV to random employers
Using this method results in only 7 out of 100 job seekers finding a new role. It is rumoured that there are over 40 000 000 CVs on the internet floating around.
3. Applying to jobs in advertised on trade journals
Unfortunately, this method has the same success rate as the previous method... only 7 out of 100 job seekers will find their next job this way.
4. Answering local newspaper adverts
Between 5 and 24 job seekers, out of 100 will find a job this way. This method of job hunting is more successful when people are seeking a lower paid job.
5. Using a recruitment agent or executive search firm
This really surprised me, but between 5 and 28 job seekers, out of 100, will find their next job this way.
What these figures don't take into account, is the age distribution of job seekers. If you are below 35, you are 80% more likely to find your next job by using a recruitment consultant rather than through your personal network. If you are over 35, you are 80% more likely to find your next role via your network rather than using a recruitment consultant.
Definitely food for thought! In tomorrow's blog post, I will look at the five most efficient methods of job hunting.
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