If you’re like me, you’ve done extensive research on hundreds of potential employers. You’ve read about the best ways to respond to the most common interview questions, you know how to employ good body language in person, and you may even know the right colored outfit to wear that exudes confidence. But there’s one thing that all of this job-related research has lead you to: disorganization.With all of the company mission statements, clients, values, interview questions, and connections flying around in my head, the job search is exhausting and can end up getting you seriously confused or burnt out. Thank goodness for the Internet that has provided a relief for our problem once again. Enter Huntsy—an online resource that helps you “stalk your next job like an expert hunter.”I thought I would give Huntsy a test run to see if it’s as much of a lifesaver as it sounds. Right now in my job search, this is exactly what I need.
The coolest thing about Huntsy, in my opinion, is the convenience of storing and organizing open job positions. Similar to Pinterest, you can download the Huntsy extension onto your desktop so that when you find a job opening all you have to do is click the Huntsy icon and it will send the job posting to your Huntsy profile.
Additionally, Huntsy enables you to connect with your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+ accounts. Once you connect your social network accounts, Huntsy will tell you if you have any contacts and connections within the company so that you can utilize them as a reference.
When you log in to your Huntsy account, you have a dashboard page of today’s tasks and a calendar of your upcoming events. Then you can snooze the task, mark it as complete, or archive it.
When you add a job to your profile, you then have the capability to share the job listing, apply for the job, schedule an interview, add notes, add a task, and add a contact. Upon applying, Huntsy will even send you reminders to follow up and send thank-you notes.
My only critique is that the website encourages you to send your generic resume and cover letter. You’re instructed to upload your resume and additional documents onto your profile, but most professionals will advise that you alter your resumes and cover letters to appeal to the specific company you are applying to. Having a generic cover letter is your first-class ticket to the recycling bin.
Overall, organization is key to successfully finding the right job for you. There are hundreds of great opportunities, but it’s easy to get lost in the chaos of the job search. Use tools like Huntsy to get organized so that you can devote your full attention to the actual application and interview.