Back to the Basics of Job Searching: Identifying Your Target Job and Understanding the Applicant Tracking System

Could your resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile be ruining your chances of getting job interviews? The answer is likely yes, but there’s no need to panic. Job searching is both an art and a science that often leaves many people frustrated as they look to start or continue their careers. The most effective job search strategies involve getting organized for the process and identifying job opportunities that match your interests and qualifications. But where does the job search process begin and where does it end? 

In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we’ve invited Kamara Toffolo, Resume Writer, LinkedIn Consultant, and Job Search Strategist, to talk about:

• The differences between job searching before and during the pandemic;
• Developing a strategy before applying for job openings;
• Identifying a target role or job that best suits your strengths and interests; and
• Misconceptions of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Podcast Guests

• Kamara Toffolo

Podcast Hosts

• Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
• Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

References for Our Discussion 

• Kamara Toffolo’s YouTube Channel
• Kamara Toffolo’s Website

Subscribe to the Newsletter

What if there was an easy way to receive timely information about public health and global health right to your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the loop about the latest news, live events, jobs, and professional development opportunities. Subscribe to ensure you don’t miss out: https://thepublichealthinsight.com/subscribe/. 

Tell A Friend

If you enjoy our podcasts, it would mean the world if you shared it on social media and tagged us. If you are not the social media type, we would appreciate it if you shared it with a friend or colleague who you think might enjoy the podcast. It helps us to get discovered by other people. 

Music Credits

The following tracks were used to produce this podcast episode:

• Smith The Mister: Riviera • Mitsubachi • Clocks • Slowly • Oyasumi • Ohayo • Green Tea 
• Amine Maxwell: Good Evening • Lovely 
• Ghostrifter Official: On My Way •

Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.