Job Hunting: Active versus Passive

Simply speaking there are two types of approach to job searches: active and passive. Active is where you’re proactively dedicating time to searching for suitable opportunities online and offline, and passive is when you’re waiting for opportunities to be presented to you either through your email updates or recruiters/contacts reaching out to you. While they both can work, the approach you choose will depend on your urgency regarding changing roles. In my opinion, it’s best to adopt the active approach because it will mean that you’ll put more focus and effort into it, ultimately improving your chances of getting a good job. In this video, I outline

• The difference between the two approaches

• Rethinking failure and rejection

• Practical recommendations (focus, channels, time and place)

• Making the game winnable (20/30 minutes per day)