5 Guerrilla Job Search Hacks You Should Be Using

5 Guerrilla Job Search Hacks You Should Be Using5 Guerrilla Job Search Hacks You Should Be UsingHaving a killer resume is great. But how do you go about getting it into a prospective employers hands? You must start a guerrilla job search and get tactical about finding your next job with these five secret weapons that will set you apart from other job seekers.Here are five tips that are key to a guerrilla job search1. Create a digital business card.Make your smartphone an essential tool in your guerrilla job search. Use a free app like CamCard to create a digital business card, complete with your photo, that can be quickly and easily shared via text or email. You can also use the app to scan others business cards to save in your contacts. And you can add notes about where you met, what you discussed, and even set a reminder to reconnect.Why this works Only one out of 10 printed business cards ever make it to a decision-makers contact list. Sending your contact information electronical ly increases the odds that it will be saved and maybe even forwarded.2. Network like a boss.Your network is larger than you think. Make a list of everyone you know and start letting them know youre looking for a new job. Be specific about the kind of job you want. Ask if they know anyone who works for x company or hires people who do what you do. If yes, ask if they would be willing to make an introduction. Expand your network byJoining an association of people who work in your fieldGetting involved (and noticed) by volunteeringSpreading the word in other groups and organizations that you already belong to, especially community and church groups where members naturally want to help other membersGetting active on LinkedIn- join groups there as well and actively participate in discussionsWhy this works More than half of all jobs (55 percent) are found through networking.3. platzdeckchen up Google alerts. Create alerts with keywords of interest forprospective employers, including infor mation about their competition and other business news. Set aside time every day to read through the alerts you receive via email. When appropriate, send links to hiring managers and people in your network with a note to say that you came across this in your reading today and thought they might be interested. Just be sure to send information that your recipients will value and dont inundate anyone with too many emails. Youll also want to share links to interesting articles with your online network on LinkedIn and other social media accounts.Why this works Becoming a curator of useful content sets you up as someone whos interested and in the know about current events in your field.4. Keep your search organized with a tracking system.How will you remember what version of your resume you sent, to whom, and when? Or when was your last contact with a hiring manager? Set up an activity log to keep track of important dates, names and titles of contacts within an organization, how you heard about the company/job opening, notes about the company, and notes about your einstellungsgesprch. Your system can be as simple as a folder for each company with all related documents or an electronic folder system. Save to Dropbox or Google Drive so you can access it anytime, anywhere.Why this works Organizing your guerrilla job search details will help keep important information at your fingertips for easy access, planning, and follow-up.5. Send thank-you notes.Keep a stack of notecards, envelopes, and stamps handy to send after an interview or networking opportunity. Youd be surprised at how few people take the time to send a handwritten thank-you card. Also, be sure to thank your references in advance for their help and send notes to congratulate people on job promotions, awards, and achievements. Maya Angelou once wrote, People will forget what you said, theyll forget what you did, but theyll never forget how you made them feel.Why this works Sending handwritten cards is a simp le gesture that can go a long way. Be the person who is remembered for making people feel good.Donna Smallin Kuper, also known as the One-Minute Organizer, is a productivity and organization expert. She writes for eBay about using technology to improve your job search and help you land your dream job. Readers, what tips can you share that worked in your guerrilla job search? Tell us in the comment section below