Just in case you didn’t already know, you made the right choice when you elected to search niche boards like Sologig.com to find projects that suit you best. In a recent study, 55 percent of respondents prefer niche geographic and industry job boards to more generalized job boards because they find them to be more effective overall. Why do people find niche job boards more effective? The answer is simple- they save time, provide you with quality projects relevant to you and help you land gigs faster! While it is important to diversify the methods you use in your job search, consider these concepts when deciding which online tools of which to take advantage.
Eliminate search result overload and save time
Job searching on common, generalized job boards can prove to be time-consuming and tedious. The process often starts out by the job seeker (you) creating a fool-proof (or so you think) search string and entering your location. As soon as you press the “find jobs” button, common job titles and skills flood the screen, even if you are only looking for a specific project. Sometimes a wealth of job opportunities is a good thing, but for those that specialize in a particular niche, unrelated results can be frequent and obtrusive. Sites like Sologig.com provide contractors and consultants with only projects that are relevant to them- no weeding through full-time and salaried jobs here!
Although large job boards generate more traffic and have more postings to choose from, they are also overloaded with resumes in their resume database. What does this mean? Employers that want to look for resumes have to sift through more potential candidates than ever before making it easy for your resume to get overlooked. Niche job boards provide employers with a smaller, more qualified candidate pool. Not only is this beneficial to them because they have less, more quality resumes to look through, but it is also favorable for the job-seeker because your resume will have a better chance of standing out.
Land gigs faster
Employers on niche job boards are looking for candidates with a specific skill set, and when they find that person, they want to hire them as soon as possible. Because employers have such a specific goal in mind, it is easier for them to fill positions immediately after they discover someone with the qualities and talents necessary to complete the project. This means when you apply to a job, you will get snatched up faster than if you applied on a general board.
Don’t forget…
While after reading this it may seem that if you simply register on a niche board you will have jobs falling into your lap, it is important to also remember these tips when searching for projects:
- Make your resume stand out by creating a title that will inform employers. Instead of using your name as the heading, try titling it something like “Experienced Graphic Designer looking for logo development projects.” Anything with relevant key words will help employers find you more quickly.
- Search wisely. Vary your search terms by using different industry terms to garner the most results. Also, include the location in which you are looking to help weed out projects that do not work with your situation. Don't forget, you can always browse by category to find an array of open projects in your area of expertise.
- Get noticed by employers by using industry buzz words in descriptions of past projects in your resume. By using a variety of key words, your resume will most likely appear in more employer searches. For ideas on what types of words to include, search for projects in which you are interested and tailor your resume to fit the skills and experiences for which employers are looking.
Why not take advantage of the benefits of niche boards and check out all of the new projects on Sologig.com today. >>
