5 Easy Ways of Scheduling Yourself to get Recruited

Always Keep Your Phone On

If your phone is always on, and you’ve clearly stated your contact details on all resumes, professional websites and networking communities, you’ve got a much higher chance of being contacted for a job. With a phone that’s ever present in your pocket, as well as your undivided attention, you’ll be sure to never miss out on an opportunity.

Of course, it can be annoying to keep a phone on at all times, especially when it pings with an unrelated notification from a game or a friend, and that’s why it’s important to have a work mobile. Invest in another phone for professional needs, and you’ll never have to screen and hold any calls through it, and all messages will be of a career effective nature.

Recruiters tend to contact at various points throughout the day, and as a whole, they can be hard to pin down. It’s a good idea to get to know the companies you’re interested in, and their own schedules, to put your recruitment plan into better action.

Determine What You Need to Do

You;ve got a schedule that prioritizes your desire to get recruited, yes, but what do you need to do within this time frame? Put together a day to day plan that helps you to get into an efficient routine, and try to aim for a solid 8 hours of connecting with others, polishing your skills and experience, and calling/messaging around yourself, that’ll help you to retain a healthy work/life balance as well. Seeing as most recruitment centers start at 9am and finish at 5pm, aim to be active between these hours.

Use Automation Techniques

If you’re someone who struggles to keep to a schedule, it’s a good idea to buy into automation techniques. This is something that has come a long way in the modern era, thanks to modern technology and the associated scheduling apps that someone like you has had need for in the past. If you want to make yourself available during the right times, an app to remind you of when those golden hours occur can be the key to success.

One such scheduling app you might find useful is Bookafy. Able to be used both on a web based browser, and on your smartphone, you can take it on the go with you at all times. This means you have support for sticking to your schedule no matter where you are, such as a networking event or even an interview. The subscription cost for Bookafy is also relatively low, which is something we rarely see on the market, and there’s inbuilt phone and email customer service if you run into any issues.

Casey Sullivan
Bookafy — online appointment scheduling for growing businesses.