The modern job hunt is a lot more complex and nuanced than our school teachers taught us. We’re dealing with artificially intelligent screening systems, keyword-driven applicant tracking systems, more complex compensation packages, and a range of other factors that are often invisible to job-seekers. It’s time to modernize your toolbox, because a successful job hunt starts months—or even years—before you actually start applying.
You can’t wait until you’re about to engage in a job hunt to actually start the job hunt. There are two specific tasks you need to do well ahead of time, and continue to work on all the time. Those are