MPM Minute (6/52): 30 Days vs 6 Months
I've helped 3000+ job seekers since 2021.
And as an ex-recruiter from Government of Canada, the ones who land jobs in 30 days do 5 things differently than those who take 6+ months.
Here's exactly what they are.
5 Differences Between Fast Hires v/s Slow Strugglers:
1. How They Apply
6+ months: Just applies on LinkedIn
3 months: Applies + sends LinkedIn connections
30 days: Sends LinkedIn connections, cold emails [use this template], then applies with a referral
2. Their Resume Strategy
6+ months: One resume for everything
3 months: Tailors resume for each role
30 days: Tailors resume, optimizes for ATS with Jobalytics, adds measurable impact to every bullet
3. Their Follow-Up Game
6+ months: Waits for recruiters to reach out
3 months: Follows up on applications
30 days: Follows up twice with hiring managers, connects with company peers for insights [use this follow-up template]
4. Their Schedule
6+ months: Applies whenever they have time
2 months: Dedicates specific hours daily
30 days: Treats job search like a full-time job with a structured Google Calendar
5. Their Target List
6+ months: Applies to everything they see
2 months: Targets specific companies and roles
30 days: Creates a target list, prioritizes dream companies, builds relationships via coffee chats before applying
The difference isn't talent. It's strategy.
As promised, value in a minute.
Win of the Week (had a crazy week with 3 job offers) 🔥
Win 1: Shifali landed a role at Definity Insurance.
Win 2: Maulik went from Project Coordinator to Project Manager at $75K after refining his STAR responses through rejections.
Win 3: Navneet just cleared her interview at City Transit.
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Go win the week!
Chetanya Sharma