Your next job is out there.
It's an opportunity that could change
the course of your destiny.
But there's a catch.
You need to find it first.
So where do you start looking?
You guessed it right, through thousands and thousands
of job postings that are available to you.
Hey, there.
I'm Drew, and welcome back to another episode
of Indeed's Career Tips.
In this video, I'll show you how to understand a job posting,
analyzing all the sections, especially the job description
so you can understand what the job entails.
By the end, my hope is that you'll
be able to identify words and phrases that
help you determine whether applying for this job
is the next best step for you.
Sound great?
Awesome.
Now I'm going to pull up a sample job posting from Indeed.
Let's dissect this until we fully understand
exactly what the job is about.
For our example, we're analyzing a personal assistant job post.
And the header of the posting is the job title,
and then below is the hiring company.
To learn about the company, all you have to do
is click on the name.
Check out some reviews left by former employees,
reported salaries, and even some other open roles
within the same company.
Research is such an important part of the job search process,
because you want to ensure that your goals and your values
are aligned with the employers.
So if this is the case, then you can actually
enjoy supporting their mission.
The next line is the work location, which for this role,
is remote.
A true remote role means that you can technically
work anywhere in the US.
But for most, this means working from the comfort
of your own home.
Nice perk.
Under Location, we see job details, which show full time.
Generally, this means 40 hours a week.
And then below job details, we see qualifications.
Let's continue.
But before we do, be sure to give this video
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So qualifications.
Not all job posts have this section completed.
If you're searching for jobs on your own
and you don't see a qualification section,
don't worry.
You can usually find this information just a little
further down and the full job description.
But typically, qualifications include a specific level
of education and/or certification, skills,
and professional experience.
If you look at the qualifications,
you may also see in parentheses the word preferred.
That means that you can still apply for the job
even if you don't meet the qualifications.
But you probably will have a greater advantage
in being considered if you meet one or all of them.
For this particular job description,
it looks like the employer prefers
all the qualifications listed.
So maybe this is worth applying to
even if you don't have this experience.
Let's move on to benefits this is a helpful section,
because you get a glimpse of the extra perks
to enjoy on top of your salary.
Salary is just one component of a compensation package.
So if saving long term using a 401(k),
or having health insurance is important to you,
consider this.
Do what you can to determine whether this role could help
you meet your financial needs.
Now onto the full job description.
And this section, the employer outlines
the role responsibilities and expectations for you
in great detail.
The job description may appear as a text block.
So to analyze this info just a little bit easier,
you can try printing the job description out on paper.
Then with a nifty highlighter, highlight
the key words and phrases that pertain
to your specific interests.
Sometimes having a physical copy in hand
allows us to register and process just
what's being asked of us, or if you're a bit more technical
and you want to keep it digital, copy and paste the job
description into a document.
Using your highlighter tool, highlight the key words
and phrases that align with your goals.
You can also create a list of questions about the role.
If you find a job post doesn't include a ton of detail,
get yourself up to speed by just simply reaching out
to the employer.
This opportunity is just as much of an advantage
an investment for you as it is for the employer.
So be proactive in asking about the day
to day responsibilities.
And if you're looking for more questions to ask,
be sure to check out this video right up here.
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The app is free and makes it easy to apply right
from your phone.
Click the link below or just search Indeed in the App Store.
Let's try it by breaking down this job description.
What it says.
Personal assistant to provide support
to our senior leadership.
What it means.
That means you'll be assisting the senior leaders
of the company.
What it says.
A proactive problem solver with exceptional communication
skills and meticulous attention to detail.
What it means.
The key words here are proactive, problem solver,
exceptional communication, and meticulous.
If you enjoy interacting with people,
do not need much supervision, are organized,
detail-oriented, and excellent at finding solutions,
this could be a very good fit for you.
What it says.
Entry level position and training is provided.
What it means.
That means this position is for those
who might be suitable for a new profession or someone new
to this type of role or who loves to learn.
Since training is available, you are not
expected to know everything that there
is to know about being a personal assistant.
What it says.
This employment opportunity is for part time or full time job
seekers and people who would like to work from home
and get paid weekly.
What it means.
Now this can be a little bit tricky.
The job type says full time, but the employer
is willing to consider part time job seekers as well.
You should note this and ask the employer what the proper work
arrangement will be.
Further below is the job type, pay, benefits, schedule,
and education, which is unique to this particular description.
It looks like this particular job will
pay around $500 to $600 a week.
So potentially, you can get paid four times a month
and earn about $2,000.
Now that you've identified all the crucial sections
of the job posting, you can decide
if the job is what you need and want
and be able to meet what is expected of you
should you get hired.
And if you get a callback or an acceptance letter,
be sure to give this video a look to learn more on what else
to consider.
The last and final area of the job description
that we're going to uncover today is the hiring insights.
Not all job descriptions showcase this area,
but we do see it here in our sample description.
There are two icons listed.
Ongoing need to fill this role and urgently hiring.
Both of which are indicators for more opportunity for you.
If you can see that a company is urgently hiring
and you needed a job like yesterday,
it may be a good time to apply.
Or if this is a job that you really, really want, but you
don't get a callback on the first go,
the ongoing need to fill this role status
should give you some hope for the future.
At the bottom, you'll see a button
to click to report a job.
Here at Indeed, we take your job search seriously.
Our search quality team works to keep
the scammers, the spammers, and predatory content out
of your search results.
Clicking on this will give you the opportunity
to report a job if you believe to be fraudulent.
And you could also help prevent other job seekers
from applying.
At Indeed, we've helped many people find jobs.
And we want to help you find yours too.
If you follow the steps you learn today,
hopefully you can start to find more opportunities
in your real house.
Apply for jobs that meet your expectations and nothing less.
I hope you enjoyed today's video and are
able to apply these tips to improve your job search.
I'm Drew.
Thank you so much for watching.
Be sure to check out more from Indeed,
and we'll see you next time.