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Summary

• Diversifying job search sources beyond LinkedIn. 0:04
• Job discovery websites for tech-related roles. 3:46
• Job search resources and platforms. 7:19
• Job search platforms and their effectiveness. 11:18
• Job search strategies and tools. 15:34

MUMCC AMA Feb 27 2024 - Discover More jobs

Summary

• Diversifying job search sources beyond LinkedIn. 0:04
  • Mary Despe shares her experience with job searching in a noisy basement.
  • Mary Despe suggests diversifying job search sources beyond LinkedIn to find new roles.
• Job discovery websites for tech-related roles. 3:46
  • Mary Despe recommends tech-focused job discovery sites like BuiltIn for those interested in working for innovative companies.
  • Mary Despe recommends three websites for finding startup job postings: Wellfound (formerly Angelist), Otta.
• Job search communities. 7:19
  • Mary Despe recommends job search communities like FairyGodBoss, Elpha, and Who Women Code for discovering new roles.
  • Mary Despe recommends using zipRecruiter and Google search for jobs, as they provide a robust assortment of job listings from various sources.
• Paid Job search platforms and their effectiveness. 11:18
  • Mary Despe recommends using Massive for job searching, a platform that allows quick application to great companies.
  • Mary Despe notes that Massive's job matching is "pretty on point" and pulls from many different sources not commonly found on popular platforms like LinkedIn, including company sites, VC, private equity and industry-specific sources.
• More about Massive and an additional job search tool. 15:34
  • Mary Despe suggests using Massive to increase job search reach by auto-applying to multiple companies, but also acknowledges the importance of personal connection and follow-up.
  • Mary recommends evaluating the platform every few months to determine if it's helping find a job, and has used it successfully in the past.
  • Mary Despe recommends various job search tools, including EarnBetter, for creating polished resumes and finding job opportunities using AI and also matching it well with their job search tool. It is a free tool for job seekers.!