Career Search Tips & Advice

WHEN EMBARKING YOUR JOB SEARCH

If you’re  job hunting, we suggest allocating just 10% of your time to online activities. Use the rest of your time – that is, MOST OF YOUR TIME – to strategically chasing leads, networking, dive into research about companies of interest, and personally connect with the people you meet along the way. 

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Duration

The typical job search lasts around 17 weeks.

Building Relationships

Between 65% and 70% of jobs are secured through personal referrals or networking.

Internal Channels

Nine out of ten of job placements result of employee referrals.

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One out of three hiring managers eliminate candidates based on things they find on candidates' social media profiles. Be conscious of what you post, and delete old stuff that makes you look silly (or worse).

Certain industries are more competition than others, which makes it critical to be aware of where demand is highest.

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YOUR TIME IS PRICELESS

This career page is designed to help job seekers at various stages – whether actively or passively searching, just starting a career or currently employed. All job seekers face time constraints. Time is not merely valuable. IT’S PRICELESS. Use it wisely.

Our aim is to empower you with enhanced efficiency, effectiveness, and focus. While our career search tips demand an investment of time and effort, those who implement these strategies will experience heightened prospects and better outcomes.

Three straightforward ways to network effectively

Whether you're in the midst of an active job search or proactively positioning yourself for potential opportunities, in-person networking remains one of the most potent strategies for navigating your career path.

Transform networking into an enjoyable activity

Rather than seeking out strictly business networking events, explore groups of people engaged in activities you enjoy. Whatever you’re into – golf, cooking, photography, or hiking – consider joining some relevant groups. Settings like these foster relaxed interactions, that can lead to meaningful conversations and the chance to discuss professional topics.

Strategize and research

Professionals in your field are often part of groups, associations, clubs, and learning communities. Research these options. Approach this strategically by reaching out to group leaders to learn the group's purpose and objectives, to ensure alignment with your goals. Then, grab the bull by the horns and start participating.

Leverage existing connections

You might be surprised to discover potential job-related connections among your family, friends, church, or social media networks. Share with them the type of career you’re interested in, or even better, identify the kind of people you’d like to meet. Then take the next step and pursue the connections. Your current network is likely a treasure chest of more influence and value than you may realize.

3 pitfalls to avoid during your job search.

In addition to things to steer clear of, here are some productive steps to consider.

Avoid casting too wide a net by applying for every possible job within your expertise

Invest the extra effort needed to tailor your resume and – especially – the cover letter to the specific job. Leverage the insights from point #1 to showcase your suitability. The cover letter in particular should be crafted to impress the reader as to why you’re so well suited for the job and why you’d especially like to work for that company.

Aim for a resume length of 1-3 pages, particularly if you have 10 years of experience or less. Don’t pad your resume with material that’s not very pertinent (e.g., your high school summer job scooping ice cream). Keep in mind that a resume stuffed with material of little or no interest to a hiring manager is likely to be discarded because it looks like too much work to find the gold nuggets in a big pile of sand and gravel. Short but sweet is more likely to be a winner.

Scrutinize your spelling and grammar. Keep an eye out for typos too. A sloppy resume or letter is likely to suggest a level of carelessness that might make you unsuitable for the job. Ask for proofreading assistance from a friend, colleague, spouse, or, preferably, a recruiter.

Avoid using the same resume for every application

Invest extra effort to tailor your resume and cover letter to the specific job. Leverage the insights from point #1 to showcase your suitability. Aim for a resume length of 1-3 pages, particularly if you have 10 years of experience or less.

Scrutinize your spelling and grammar. Request proofreading assistance from a friend, colleague, spouse, or preferably a recruiter.

Avoid vague statements on your resume, like "built a team of sales reps" or "managed marketing department

Avoid vague statements, like "built a team of sales reps" or "managed marketing department Be precise! Replace general statements with quantifiable accomplishments for each bullet point. You want your application to vividly depict your achievements. For instance, "built a team, going from 0 to 10 sales reps within 12 months" or "effectively managed a marketing department of 6 for five years."

3 pitfalls to avoid during your job search.

In addition to things to steer clear of, here are some productive steps to consider.

Avoid casting too wide a net by applying for every possible job within your expertise

Invest the extra effort needed to tailor your resume and – especially – the cover letter to the specific job. The cover letter in particular should be crafted to impress the reader as to why you’re so well suited for the job and why you’d especially like to work for that company.

Aim for a resume length of 1-3 pages, particularly if you have 10 years of experience or less. Don’t pad your resume with material that’s not very pertinent (e.g., your high school summer job scooping ice cream). Keep in mind that a resume stuffed with material of little or no interest to a hiring manager is likely to be discarded because it looks like too much work to find the gold nuggets in a big pile of sand and gravel. Short but sweet is more likely to be a winner.

Scrutinize your spelling and grammar. Keep an eye out for typos too. A sloppy resume or letter is likely to suggest a level of carelessness that might make you unsuitable for the job. Ask for proofreading assistance from a friend, colleague, spouse, or, preferably, a recruiter.

Avoid using the same resume for every application

Invest extra effort to tailor your resume and cover letter to the specific job. Aim for a resume length of 1-3 pages, particularly if you have 10 years of experience or less.

Scrutinize your spelling and grammar. Request proofreading assistance from a friend, colleague, spouse, or preferably a recruiter.

Avoid vague statements, like "built a team of sales reps" or "managed marketing department"

Be precise! Replace general statements with quantifiable accomplishments for each bullet point. You want your application to vividly depict your achievements. For instance, "built a team, going from 0 to 10 sales reps within 12 months" or "effectively managed a marketing department of 6 for 5 years."

We work hard to build strong and lasting relationships with every candidate. It's no coincidence that numerous candidates have become our most valued clients.

The following are the three major avenues through which we can assist you in advancing your career:

Networking Opportunities

The odds of standing out amidst a sea of resumes or databases are dwindling as job seekers flood the market. Through our vast network, we can link you with leading companies, granting access to unique roles that rarely surface on job boards.

Informed market insight

Esteemed professionals count on us to stay up-to-date with local job trends and workplace dynamics, among other factors.

Insider industry insights

Through our experience, we've discerned effective job search tactics. We're pleased to impart our invaluable job-seeking strategies and career counsel.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Our expertise offers invaluable perspectives on market trends, talent dynamics, and strategies, ensuring your workforce remains ahead in today’s competitive landscape.

What some recent clients and candidates say about their experience with Next One Staffing!

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REDWOOD CREDIT UNION

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MA TERESA DUMARAOS Candidate

If you’re looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable expert to work with on uncovering your key skills, establishing a vision for your career trajectory, and polishing your resume or LinkedIn page, Peng is an amazing help and resource! She was super responsive and easy to communicate with from our very first conversation and listened to my needs empathetically to help me develop the best approach to find the opportunities that most interested me. With a keen attention to detail, Peng helped me edit my resume and spruce up my LinkedIn to match extremely quickly.

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EMERY BODELL OPERATIONS MANAGER
PAUL HOBBS WINERY

I really appreciated the time Ryan and Peng took with me. I had a resume that was about 10 years old. They coached me on updating the information, streamlining the messaging and developing a clean, clear layout. I also took a Soft Skills test that helped to properly identify where my skills are. The time they took paid off and delivered an outstanding finished resume and presence on LinkedIn.

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Massimiliano Buiani VP Enological Process Sales
ATP Group

Homer, Danessa and Ryan showed care and concern regarding my career interests and opportunity for advancement. Their customer focus, transparency, responsiveness and professionalism are excellent attributes. In my recent career search, there were other staffing agencies assisting me; however, Next One Staffing is “golden” and I am very pleased with the outcome. Homer Danessa and Ryan, thank you for your service and assistance.

Tony Waterford Candidate

A great experience with Next One Staffing! This group of staffing professionals created an environment that I found to be welcoming as well as their knowledge in determining employment opportunities.The attention to details regarding my knowledge and skills is top-notch. Ryan and Danessa are wonderful to work with, each expressing professional enthusiasm with a focus on success. They’re amazing! I would recommend Next One Staffing to employers seeking to find all levels of staffing and those searching for employment possibilities.

Sarah Hoffer Candidate

Great and friendly staff; helped me with my job search and interviews. Every step of the way was smooth, from the initial interview to the onboarding process.

Josiah Butler Candidate

Ryan does a great job finding talented and qualified candidates for hard to fill positions.

Angie Papendick Principal
AP GROUP

Very communicative and with you each step of the way. Worked with a handful of their team. All were easy to work with. Answered my questions and made sure I had all I needed for a smooth on boarding process.

Zechariah Jones Candidate

Next One Staffing, highly recommended! Homer is so professional and kind. He's been very patient with me and helped me through the process. Thank you for reaching out!

Joanna Rose Candidate

I highly recommend Next One Staffing. Homer Bautista reached out to me due to my experience and was able to make a great match for me professionally with a great company as their Vice President of Business Development. It was the perfect opportunity I was looking for to use my executive, entrepreneurial, sales and marketing background. Their process was seamless and Homer was very attentive and kept me up to date with the process at all times. Ryan and Danessa were also instrumental in helping make the process smooth and successful. Thank you Next One Staffing! I look forward to a bright and rewarding future in my new position.

Sabrina Wagner Candidate

Everyone at Next One Staffing was so nice to work with! They reached out to me about a new opportunity and followed up with me along every step of the way. Jose always called to check in with me after interviews and was always so kind. Ryan really helped with getting me the best offer he could and I certainly appreciate his efforts! Big thanks to Danessa, Jose and Ryan for finding me the dream job I really needed!

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Colleen Salazar Candidate

I've had the great pleasure of working with Next One Staffing for years. I cannot give high enough praise! Working in the financial services industry, I've routinely worked with Ryan and his team to find great talent that also matches our cultural needs for providing unparalleled service to our members. No matter how difficult the search, this team is committed to helping you find the right person for the right role. While there are limitless options for staffing partners, not all rise to the level of excellence, but Next One Staffing does!

William Thorn Chief People Officer
State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico

Homer was amazing and made the entire process seamless for me. I couldn't recommend Next One and Homer more highly! I love my new job and wouldn't have it if not for Homer - he's GREAT at what he does.

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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Ryan did an amazing job preparing me for my interview and I nailed the job! Definitely recommend Next One Staffing to anyone seeking assistance in finding their ideal career opportunity. From my first phone call to my first day on the job everyone was very supportive and responsive to any of my needs in my job search.

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Amber Mariani Candidate

Homer and Danessa helped me every step of the way and got me the job of my dreams!

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I was able to get a great position thanks to Homer!

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“Impeccable recruiters! They sit with you as a job seeker to find out your skills, experience and goals; rather than just search through a resume and spam you with offers that don't have an opportunity to go through the hiring process. I was contacted through email to start, had a few phone calls, and was routed to a great opportunity. From a job seeker’s perspective, you'll be happy to work with Next One. From a hiring perspective, you'll be thrilled with the amount of diligence Next One puts into finding the right fit for a role.”

RYAN HANSELMAN Candidate

When I met Ryan, I was a Regional Manager at American AgCredit with a need to reinforce our talent pipeline. A prolonged period of rapid growth, retirements, ongoing organizational changes and a new loan origination platform caused numerous challenges to defining our team’s talent strategy. Ryan was able to understand our challenges and help us develop a thoughtful approach to our talent search. I appreciated both the volume and diversity of the pool of applicants that Ryan delivered. He did a good job understanding our needs and filtering the applicant pool for the best matches. Ryan checked in frequently and we collaborated on ideas of who to target. Also, he always shared the recent conversations he had with talent prospects. Ryan was able to deliver keen insight into the desires and needs of the potential applicants, which made for effective initial conversations for me. When we finished our engagement with Ryan, I had a strong understanding of the available talent market, and I was confident we looked under every stone. Working with Ryan was a pleasure, and his expertise and legwork made it possible for me to focus on what I do best, while still meeting our talent search goals.

Clay Popko Vice President Regional Lending Manager
American AgCredit

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