How To Announce Your Job Search

If you have been let go, quit, or somehow severed from your employer– let the world know! 

There is nothing to be embarrassed about. Everyone has had to look for a new job. Remember what happened in 2021/Covid?

Let’s normalize what has been stigmatized. 

Finding yourself without a job can be terrifying, exciting, humbling, empowering all at the same time. It’s an emotional roller coaster. Everyone goes through this- again, let me assure you that what you are feeling is normal and has been felt by everyone who has been let go. 

When you have given yourself time to process the emotions and have a game plan set, then you can announce what you want to do next. 

Why would you want to post about this on LinkedIn?

1. It’s the largest professional social network

2. Recruiters use it every day to source and contact potential candidates

3. Professionals use it to connect with like-minded professionals

4. Your past colleagues use it to stay connected

Why would you NOT want to post about this on LinkedIn?

1. You don’t want people to know

2. You don’t know what to say

3. You’re afraid of what people might think

I want you to go to LinkedIn right now and type in the search bar, “#OpenToWork” and what you will see are hundreds of people sharing information about their job search. 

Here’s what you need to know before writing your announcement post. 

First, Create a draft in your word processing software or on paper, don’t try and think about this and write it on LinkedIn.  

1. Be specific

2. Show your value

3. Specify geographic and work preferences

4. Craft a clear Call to Action

5. Include contact information

✔ DO:
Always stay positive and professional
Be specific about your goals
Highlight your unique value propositions
Provide clear contact information
Use a conversational yet professional tone

❌ DON’T:
Use generic, templated language
Come across as unfocused or “open to anything”
Neglect proofreading
Overshare personal challenges
Use unprofessional imagery

Here are more tips on what to say in your post announcing your job search

💥Engaging Opening Paragraph
- Brief professional overview
- Current career transition context

📍 Specific Job Search Goals
- Targeted roles
- Preferred industries
- Key skills
- Geographic preference

🏆 Professional Achievements Highlight

🎬 Clear Call to Action
- Please comment or reshare this post
- Please tag me on posts you see that seem like a good fit
- Please forward me any jobs that match [job title] and [industry]

Add visual/photo of yourself in the post

EXAMPLE: 

“After successfully leading digital marketing initiatives at [Previous Company] – where I drove a 45% increase in lead generation and optimized marketing spend by 30% – I’m excited to bring my expertise to a new challenge.

I’m currently seeking Senior Digital Marketing Manager or Digital Strategy Consultant roles in technology or sustainable industries. My sweet spot is developing integrated marketing strategies that drive measurable business growth.

Specific interests include:
– B2B SaaS Marketing
– Growth Marketing Strategy
– Customer Acquisition Optimization

Looking to connect with:
– Hiring managers in digital marketing
– Professionals in tech and sustainability sectors
– Potential referral partners

I would love introductions or to discuss potential opportunities. Reach me at [professional email] or connect directly here on LinkedIn.”

❓ When will you announce (or re-announce) your job search?

🔎 JOB SEARCH

Is Pride Hurting Your Job Search - Neil Danzger, Winning Career Tip

Being between jobs is not a failure. It is a fact of life. This post addresses what many job seekers feel and how they try to find a job alone, without asking for help from colleagues, recruiters or even other job seekers. If you haven’t asked for help, see why you need to. 

3 Things You Must KNOW Before Building Your Resume - Adrienne Tom, Career Impressions

Before you sit down to update your resume, be clear about (Know) these 3 things:

• Know Yourself

• Know Your Audience

• Know What Matters Most

This important resume advice comes from an award-winning resume writer, so I hope you pay attention.

Can an Employer Rescind a Job Offer? - The Job Hopper

It can and does happen. You have an offer but then you don’t. Learn why this happens and what you can do to protect yourself. (The best advice is to never stop your job search until you start your first week of work.)

💻 LINKEDIN

3 Hidden LinkedIn Features for a Faster Job Search - Jan Tegze 

See exactly how to manage LinkedIn’s Job Alerts,use I’m Interested, and privately share your resume with recruiters. A key point is that you need to make the first move and be strategic about when and how you use these features. It’s not like using the Easy Apply. It takes effort to get noticed by the right people and opportunities. 

Bad Job Search Advice and How To Fix It - Lisa Rangel, Chameleon Resumes

If you left your job 6, 9, 12 months ago, but still show “to present” is that truthful? Does it align with your resume? There may be a few legitimate reasons for this, but in most cases, it’s because job seekers don’t want to look unemployed. Watch this video and the PSA video.

🗨 INTERVIEWING

So You Got Bad Vibes At The Job Interview — Now What? - Refinery29

This serves as a reminder that the interview is your chance to evaluate the job and people. Don’t ignore some of the red flags mentioned. Listen to your gut and ask others for their opinion if you need a second opinion.  

☕ NETWORKING

Here's why networking isn't working for you (And how to fix it) - Loren Greiff

You need both strong and weak ties, but weaker ties are more likely to translate into a job. Think carefully about this and if you need more justification, read the research below. 

This is based on Stanford, MIT, and Harvard researchers' 2022 study, The Strength of Weak Ties. And here is more analysis of weak ties by Harvard Business Review Which Connections Really Help You Find a Job? 

I think this sentence summarizes the essence: “when it comes to finding a new job, moderately weak ties are the most useful and the strongest ties are the least. For instance, compared with extremely weak ties with one mutual friend, a new tie with 10 mutual friends nearly doubles the probability of changing jobs!” 

🔮 WORKFORCE

Why Kind Workplaces Are More Successful - Greater Good Magazine

There’s lots of research in this article on “why fostering a prosocial and well-being–oriented workplace is not only “the right thing to do” but also a strategic business decision, with clear financial returns." As you evaluate your next job, what clues from this article will help you select the right environment?

💰 CAREER

5 skills with fast-growing demand on Upwork—most can pay more than $200 per hour - CNBC

Upwork is a freelance marketplace where people can offer services and where companies can find contractors. So what skills are the fastest growing skills for 2025? In the technical categories like AI, specialized skills are at the top. Here are just a few listed.

• Scripting and automation

• Supply chain and logistics project management

• Display advertising

📶 RECRUITER PERSPECTIVE

3 Freaky AI Tricks Candidates Use To Fool Recruiters - Josef José Kadlec

Resumes automatically generated to align with job postings, AI interview assistance and Digitally cloned candidates. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Recruiters now have to review more applications (due to AI generated resumes and tools), try to discern if the candidate is answering the questions themselves or if it is even the candidate interviewing. To see how companies are handling this, scroll to the bottom of the article. What this means is that job seekers will be forced to “verify” their information and answers and human-ness.

TRENDING CAREER NEWS

• More Americans take on a second job or side hustle. They come at a cost.

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EVENTS

Motivation Monday Job Search Accountability Group

Begins tomorrow, February 10, 2025
6 weeks of weekly meetings to drive your job search forward. 

If your job search is taking longer than you want - that's okay.

Remember: Your persistence will pay off. This is a marathon, not a sprint - and you've got what it takes to cross the finish line.

So, what's your next move?

Motivation Monday Job Search Accountability Group is like a Mastermind group, where you share best practices, ask for advice, hold yourself accountable for doing those things you don’t like to do! 

Just a few hours and spots left

JOB SEARCH VISUAL

Job Scam Data: 73% of US candidates have encountered a scam or spam job listing.   

In the US, one-quarter (27%) of candidates report encountering scams or spam job postings on a company’s career page.  via Greenhouse State of Job Hunting 2024

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The American Opportunity Index 2024

The American Opportunity Index helps job seekers understand which of the largest U.S. companies offer real opportunities for career growth and financial stability. It measures how well these companies support employees in advancing their careers—factors that also contribute to business success. Unlike other rankings, this Index focuses on actual employee outcomes over time, giving you a clearer picture of which employers truly invest in their workforce.

The overall score of each company is based on five metrics: Hiring, Pay, Promotion, Parity and Culture.

How To Use It: Identify potential employers. Sort or filter US companies by what’s important to you. 

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