{"id":10202,"date":"2024-12-12T14:42:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T13:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/career.worko.com\/?p=10202"},"modified":"2025-04-23T13:56:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T11:56:02","slug":"stop-wasting-time-on-job-ads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/career.worko.com\/en\/stop-wasting-time-on-job-ads\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop wasting time on job ads \u2013 there are better ways to find work"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Stop wasting time on job ads in IT, Engineering & Industrial<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Move away from reactive job ads to strategic career planning & amplify your long-term success.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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While job ads still have some functionality at times, they are a part of yesterday\u2019s news. The work environment has undergone a significant transformation in recent years in the IT, Engineering & Industrial industries.<\/p>

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We are more connected than ever before, and the pandemic forced us to rely even more on technology to find alternative ways of working. Now, with the rise of AI, it\u2019s safe to say that the world will continue to change, and we\u2019ve reached the point of no return.<\/p>

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In today\u2019s tech-savvy world, there are better ways to develop your career than to go scavenge hunting among job ads.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4 reasons why you should skip job ads<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You\u2019ll waste time doing \u201cmonkey work\u201d when applying for one position at a time, that may not even be the best option for you.<\/p>

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Traditional job ads fall short for several reasons:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Job ads only highlight one position at a time<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With job ads, there\u2019s only one job at stake. Some jobs may offer what you want, but the majority of them will not be entirely aligned with your preferences.<\/p>

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Settling for what one job can offer is not reflective of the entire market and its possibilities, but a reactive mindset will limit your options.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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With senior experience comes more opportunities. Find out more about how we work with candidates in your industry, and how we help them plan their careers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Fierce competition: many fight for the same position<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you find a job ad that offer a popular preference, there will likely be more people applying for that same position, making it harder for you to make the cut.<\/p>

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Looking only to the option to work remote in our database, most people prefer to work in some type of hybrid solution:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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While many still prefer to work from an office or other type of workspace, it\u2019s clearly the new normal to vary one\u2019s place of work.<\/p>

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This preference was far less common before COVID-19 but has now become so normalized that most people would not consider taking a job without the option to work from wherever.<\/p>

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This means that if working remotely is a dealbreaker for you, chances are you share this preference with many other people, which in the case of job ads will up the competition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. The process takes too long with job ads<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Finding a new workplace that suits you can be challenging and time-consuming. You\u2019ll start having doubts about your current job when things turn into dull routine and work is no longer challenging.<\/p>

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Then there\u2019s usually months of reflection and preparation: updating your resume, soul-searching, and going to multiple interviews before you finally find a good fit and transition to your new workplace.<\/p>

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At that point, it\u2019s often been nearly two years since those first doubts came about. Some might say that’s too long.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Timing disconnect: it may not work with your current circumstances<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Even if you find the perfect opportunity for you, you may be in a position that prevents you from changing jobs right then. It could be anything: family issues, your economic situation, or personal reasons.<\/p>

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It can be really disheartening to miss out on an opportunity because of some completely different factor \u2013 which is why you should think proactively and strategically about your professional life instead.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to grow your career without job ads<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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By not wasting time on job ads, you can focus on things that actually require human thought \u2013 like planning your career. Use your time to create a strategy and position yourself for future success.<\/p>

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Map out what is most important to you, where you are willing to compromise, what you want to become, what you want to earn, what skills you have and want to improve \u2013 everything that matters to you in your career.<\/p>

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Then, build your network and keep an eye on the market. One conversation with a colleague today could lead to a door opening a few months or even years down the line.<\/p>

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Does it seem like a lot of work? This is where we come in: we keep an eye on the market for you, so you can focus on your current projects. By working with us, you can keep a proactive career without having to do it on your own.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Benefits of proactive career planning<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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