Looking for a job in today's market can feel like a full-time gig itself. Wouldn't it be great if there was a tool that could give your search a serious boost? That's where Clay comes in. Think of it as your personal job-hunting assistant – part spreadsheet on steroids, part AI-powered assistant.

Clay pulls in data from all over, helping you uncover job opportunities you might have missed. But it doesn't stop there. This clever platform streamlines your entire job search process, from organizing leads to reaching out to potential contacts. The best part? Clay can even help automate some of your outreach, using AI to craft personalized messages that get noticed.

In this tutorial, our key objectives are to:

• Teach you how to set up and optimize your job search using Clay.
• Guide you through importing and enriching job search data from multiple sources.
• Show you how to identify and connect with potential networking contacts.
• Demonstrate how to leverage Clay’s features for automated outreach and efficient application processes.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of how to use Clay to accelerate your job search and find relevant opportunities more quickly than ever before.

Setting up your job search

The first step in using Clay to speed up your job search is setting up your workspace.

If you haven’t already, start by creating a free account on Clay. Once you're logged in, navigate to the My Workspace page.

Click on the "Create New" button and select the "Table" option from the dropdown menu. This is where all your job search data will be organized.

In the pop-up window, locate the "Companies" section and choose the "Find Jobs" option. This template will help you set up your job search criteria.

Clay allows you to filter by several parameters such as Job Titles, Locations, Job Types, and more. For example, if you’re searching for a Digital Marketing Manager position in San Francisco, enter these details in the respective fields.

Decide how many job records you want to retrieve. Keep in mind that the number of records will affect the credit cost for future data enrichments in Clay. For starters, you might choose to import 10 jobs, but you can adjust this based on your needs.

Before finalizing, click the "Preview Jobs" button to ensure that your search criteria are yielding the desired results.

Importing job search results

Once you’re satisfied with the preview, it’s time to import the job data into your workspace.

Click the "Import" button and select the "Import to new table" option. This will create a new table with your job listings.

Clay offers additional data enrichments, such as recent news about companies, tech stacks, or total funding. While you might start with the Basic Profile, you can always choose more enrichments depending on your needs.

To keep your data organized, enable the "Auto-update" feature, which automatically updates rows when cells are edited. Also, enable "Automatic row deduplication" to remove duplicate entries, ensuring that your job data remains clean and manageable.

With your job listings imported, you can now start reviewing, filtering, and refining your search results to focus on the most promising opportunities.

Enriching your data with potential contacts

Finding job listings is just one part of the job search process. Networking is equally important, and Clay can help you identify key contacts within your target companies.

In your job listings table, click the "Actions" button and select the "Find people at these companies" option. This feature allows you to search for potential hiring managers or peers in similar roles.

For instance, if you're targeting Digital Marketing Manager positions, enter "Digital Marketing Manager" in the "Include job titles" field to find people with this role.

You can also enable the "Include Past Experiences" option to find individuals who previously held the position you're interested in.

Set your search parameters (e.g., one result per company, a total of 10 records) and preview the results. Once satisfied, import the contacts into a new table with the desired data enrichments.

The new table will be synced and connected to your jobs table, allowing you to easily cross-reference job listings with potential contacts.

Using your Clay data

Now that you have both job listings and potential contacts in your Clay workspace, you can take actionable steps to accelerate your job search.

Use the LinkedIn URLs provided in your job listings table to apply directly to the jobs that interest you.

Reach out to the contacts you've identified for informational interviews or networking opportunities. This can be crucial in getting your foot in the door at your target companies.

Add further enrichments to your job listings or contacts table as needed, such as company news or employee emails.

If you’ve imported email addresses for your contacts, you can draft outreach emails directly within Clay. Click the "Actions" button in your contact table, select “Draft email…,” and create an email template. Clay even offers content creation support from OpenAI to help you craft personalized messages.

Conclusion

By leveraging Clay, you can significantly streamline your job search process. With its ability to import, enrich, and automate, Clay allows you to quickly find relevant job listings, connect with key contacts, and manage your job search efficiently—all from a single platform.

To maximize your results, remember to regularly update your search criteria and reimport data to keep your job leads fresh and relevant. With Clay as your job search ally, you’re well on your way to landing your next role faster than ever before. Good luck!

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