The BEST Job Search Advice for 2025

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Is your resume ATS Friendly, begin job search journey ?

Target for Applicant Tracking System score > 90 %
Use the Job Description to verify the ATS score from different portals. Apply only after updating the resume accordingly.
A poor resume or low score is a blunder in the current scenario.
High chances of not getting interview calls or resumes rejected in filtering phase only are due to poor resumes.
Optimize your resume till you have a better resume that stays at a good ATS score for different organizations.

Profile on job portals shall be 100% complete.
Complete Keywords shall be present on Job Portals too.
Update your profile on job portals twice a day. The latest refreshed profile will have a high chance of interview calls.
If applied through an easy application or career portal, network with the HR of those companies and ask them to process your profile.
If you have a job reference, ask the person referring to track your application internally.

With 90-day notice period, will face the challenge of interview calls as companies prefer less notice period candidates or immediate joiners.
Mention 2-month notice period on job portals and have clear information on notice period buyout for early releveling.
Inform HR that you have 90 days NP but can get an early release.
Ask for an offer letter with 90 day joining date and do not resign without 90 day joining offer letter.
Negotiate internally post-resignation to get an early release.
Find another opportunity once you are on notice period to get out of any risk.

Having high salary and not getting interview calls in current scenario? Consider lowering down your expectation , it shall help you to get interview calls. Depending on interview results can negotiate for better offer.
Being a fresher or having 0-2 years experience with very high salary ? Consider applying for product-based companies or companies which pay well at beginners’ level too.
Shall you consider offer at lower salary ? Depends on your current scenario if out of Job or want to switch immediately because of negative job environment.

Have a valid reason and supporting documents if any.
Showcase on resume and job portals personal projects or freelancing work in that duration.
Do not increase the career gap in the name of upskilling.
Do not apply with fake experiences.
If thinking of a career gap, have some kind of backup experience or learning decided for that duration.