Finding a job is a project, not a lottery. Here is where to look and a simple routine to keep going.
Direct answer
To find a job, use three channels at once: job boards and company career pages, your network and direct contact with employers. Apply with a CV tailored to each post, keep a simple tracker, and set a weekly target for applications and conversations. Many roles are filled by referral, so talking to people matters as much as applying.
Where to look
| Channel | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Company career pages | Roles posted first, and a chance to apply directly |
| Job boards | Wide search by title, place and salary |
| Jobs plus recruiters and contacts | |
| Industry boards and communities | Specialist roles |
| Recruitment agencies | Temporary and contract roles |
| Your network | Unadvertised roles and referrals |
How to search online
- Use clear job titles, and try similar ones.
- Set alerts so new posts reach you.
- Filter by location, remote or hybrid.
- Save posts you like and note the deadline.
- Apply early, because many roles close fast.
Finding unadvertised jobs
- Make a list of 20 employers you would like to work for.
- Check their careers pages weekly.
- Message someone there with a short, specific question.
- Send a brief note to a hiring manager with how you could help.
Make each application count
- Mirror the key words in the post.
- Put the most relevant points at the top of your CV.
- Write a short cover letter for roles that matter. See how to write a cover letter.
- Check spelling and your contact details.
A weekly routine
- Monday: set targets, update your CV.
- Daily: apply to a few roles.
- Midweek: two networking messages.
- Friday: follow up, update your tracker.
Stay safe
Never pay to apply, never share bank or ID details before a real offer and be wary of jobs that promise a lot for little work.
Where Teyro fits
Teyro's How to Get Hired course teaches how to find jobs that are never advertised, network when you know nobody, win an internship, handle interviews and negotiate your offer. It is made for short sessions and is free to start.
The bottom line
Search in more than one place, apply with care, and talk to people. Consistency beats bursts of effort.
