Anybody have tips for job hunting on the road? I’m so exhausted and working so many hours I’m struggling to find the time or energy to hunt

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1. Upgrade LinkedIn
2. Start looking up people in companies you want to work for in your target city.
3. Add everyone you are remotely interested in talking to, with a brief intro explaining that you are interested in transitioning out of consulting and interested to learn about their work
4. Once they add you (and many will), follow up with a slightly longer message and ask for some time over the phone.
5. Repeat for everyone who adds you.

My latest job hunt did not involving applying to even a single job posting. I got all my interviews through reaching out to random people. The more you network, the more opportunities will open up. Good luck!

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This is great advice! Thank you!

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Weekends unfortunately

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