Set Up Job Alerts on All Platforms
Manually checking job boards every day is time-consuming. Job alerts bring new postings directly to your inbox so you can apply immediately when a relevant role goes live. Being among the first to apply is one of the simplest ways to increase your response rate.
Manually checking job boards every day is time-consuming. Job alerts bring new postings directly to your inbox so you can apply immediately when a relevant role goes live. Being among the first to apply is one of the simplest ways to increase your response rate.
Step by Step
Set up a LinkedIn job alert Go to LinkedIn Jobs, search your target role and location, then click the bell icon or "Set alert" button. Choose daily email alerts.
Set up an Indeed job alert Search your target role on Indeed, scroll to the bottom of the results and click "Get new jobs for this search by email." Choose daily frequency.
Set up a Glassdoor job alert Similar process. Search your role, click "Get email alerts" and confirm your preferences.
Create a dedicated email folder Create a folder in your email called "Job Alerts." Set a filter so all alert emails go there automatically. Check this folder every morning as part of your daily routine.
Refine your alerts after a few days If you are getting too many irrelevant results add more specific keywords. If you are getting too few broaden your search terms.
Tips for success
Set alerts for 3-5 variations of your target job title to catch all relevant postings
Include both your city and "remote" in separate alerts so you do not miss remote opportunities
Check your alerts folder every morning before you do anything else in your job search