Tired of endlessly scrolling through job boards with no luck?  Feel like your applications vanish into a black hole, never to be seen again?  Believe it or not, traditional job search methods just aren't cutting it anymore and the competition seems fiercer than ever.  It's time to switch tactics and gain an edge in today's challenging job market.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why casting a wide net during your job search is the old game and kills your confidence.
• How to identify and create a list of dream employers that align with your goals and values.
• Effective techniques to approach and engage with industry leaders on platforms like LinkedIn.

CAREER AND JOB SEARCH RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LAND YOUR NEW JOB:

• The Career Advancement Toolkit: https://professorheatheraustin.lpages.co/toolkit/ 
• Essential Networking Templates For Job Seekers: https://heatheraustin.online/networking/
• Free resume template and example: https://heatheraustin.online/resume/
• Free 25 powerful ChatGPT prompts for job seekers: https://heatheraustin.online/prompts/

Let's keep the conversation going — I'd love to hear what's working and not working in your job search right now. Connect with me on YouTube and LinkedIn and visit my website for even more detailed career and job search strategies.

Thanks for tuning into the Career Catalyst Podcast! If you found these insights helpful, remember to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast. Until next time, keep striving for excellence and never settle for less than you deserve. I’ll see you in the next episode!