Let's talk about Trends first as an alternative start for your job search 🔍!  You can use Google Trends 🔥 or what we like to do is browse Product Hunt or Angel List to see where venture capital is flowing. In order to really understand the industries that match your career interests, start by pinpointing the sectors that resonate with your skills and passions.

👉 Check out resources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), IBISWorld, and Statista to get a solid overview through industry reports 🗒️ . These resources are great for grasping current industry health, trends, and future projections.

Also, make sure to attend industry conferences, webinars, and seminars whenever you can. They're invaluable for gaining firsthand insights from industry leaders and for networking ⛓️. Plus, you often get the scoop on the latest industry shifts that haven't been widely published yet.

Okay, there are two ways, search for your desired job or you turn it around 🔄 and search for companies that align with your career goals and find opportunties this way.  Let's start by identifying the core companies that match your interests and you already know. ✍️ Add them to your list. You'll find other innovative companies by keywords on platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed . These are perfect not only for scouting but also for checking out employee reviews. 📈

Don’t forget to dig into each company's About pages and check news articles to see if their culture fits your career aspirations. See if there are open vacations and don't shy away from reaching out proactively if there aren't any. 👀

💪 Here's an extra tip we wish we had know... Always assess the financial health and growth prospects of a start up company (ie. by reviewing financial reports & investor presentations available on Yahoo Finance , Google Finance). This step is crucial to understanding their stability and potential for future growth.

We see it over and over again. Speaking of crucial mistakes that might cost you the job you applied for. 👉 Therefore we have gathered crucial tips how to avoid these mistakes and learn from them in our presentation below. Take notes, memorise and avoid these mistakes!