10 Smart Job Search Strategies That Work In 2025

What if I told you that sending out 100 resumes is the worst thing you can do in 2025?

The job market has changed. AI filters, remote-first roles, skills-based hiring—it's a whole new game. If you're job hunting with old-school tactics, you're likely invisible to the best opportunities.

Here are 10 proven strategies that are helping job seekers land interviews (and high paying offers) today:

1. Tailor your resume using keywords from each job post. ATS bots are real and ruthless.
2. Optimize your LinkedIn profile like a landing page. Think headline, summary, and keywords.
3. Record a 60-second video intro. Some companies love it. It shows confidence and creativity.
4. Network laterally, not just up. Peers often have the best job intel.
5. Start creating content. Even one insightful LinkedIn post a week builds your credibility.
6. Treat the job search like a job. Set goals, track applications, follow up consistently.
7. Leverage AI tools to prep for interviews. Practice makes polished.
8. Apply early. The first 48 hours of a job posting are prime time.
9. Follow up with hiring managers on LinkedIn. Thoughtful, non-pushy notes stand out.
10. Invest in coaching or community. Accountability = momentum.

If you're serious about landing a role you actually want, these tactics aren’t just nice-to-haves. They're game changers. But strategy is just one piece of the puzzle—execution is where most job seekers stall.

That’s why I created The Job Search Strategies of 2025 Master Course– a step-by-step system designed to help job seekers like you turn strategy into success. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start getting results, click here to learn more and join us.

You've got the skills. Let’s make sure the right people see them.

Joseph D. McCormick

Business Coach | Keynote Speaker | Career Strategist

Helping people land dream jobs and launch 6-figure Businesses in 2025 and beyond.

Phone : 949-445-2344