[[James H Whittaker]] [[lit/kindle/The Reverse Job Search Method|Highlights]] The RJSM focuses on the 80% of jobs in the "hidden" job market filled through social networks. Start by discovering your Chief Career Purpose. Be ready to focus entirely on getting your dream role at your dream organization type that fulfills this purpose (or helps you ladder up to it through your Career Pathway). Next starts the desktop phase. Capture a list of Career Highlights with supporting proof that can help you communicate your Unique Value Proposition, of the form ``` I can ___ better than any other candidate because ---, and this is important to the hiring team because ___, and I can prove it by ___. ``` Translate this value proposition into a Master Resume, Master Cover Letter, and your LinkedIn profile. Be sure to highlight your supporting proof. Now make a list of 15-20 Dream Organizations to target. Reach out to people in roles relevant to your desired role, targeting people currently in the role or 1-2 levels above. Reach out via LinkedIn or email with a brief outreach (I like [[The 2-Hour Job Search Second Edition]] templates better). Follow up at least 3-4 times. As for the job boards, reach out *quickly* to the hiring manager or recruiter. Only apply if you haven't heard back after a week. You can use external recruiters to your benefit if you can find ones that place candidates in your field and understand your value proposition.