A more focused approach of targeting specific companies you want to work for will streamline and expedite your search. Develop a list of target companies that align with your professional experience and personal values – follow them, contact them, set up job alerts, and try to connect with people inside to learn about positions not posted publicly.

Because of natural attrition, most companies of a significant size are either currently hiring, or will soon to be hiring. While many jobseekers wait until a company has actually posted a position, career coaching candidates are encouraged to network in their fields of interest and engage with decision-makers, regardless of postings. In this way, they learn about jobs before the general public.