Job searching can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With thousands of new positions posted daily across countless job boards, it's easy to miss opportunities that match your skills—or worse, apply too late to jobs that have already filled their interview pipeline.
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Many job seekers also fall into a common trap: they search only for familiar job titles, not realizing that companies name similar roles differently. That "Senior Marketing Manager" position you're qualified for might be listed as "Digital Campaign Manager" or "Growth Marketing Lead" at another company.

When a job gets posted, recruiters start reviewing applications and scheduling interviews quickly. If they receive a hundred applicants in the first 48 hours, they'll often begin conversations with that initial batch before looking at later submissions. Being in that first wave of applicants significantly improves your chances of getting noticed.
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At the same time, limiting yourself to a few job titles means you're competing in a smaller pool while potentially missing roles where you'd be a strong fit. The job seekers who succeed are the ones who cast a strategic net—finding opportunities others overlook and applying while positions are still fresh.

Teal's Job Search is designed to solve both problems: helping you discover more relevant opportunities and ensuring you hear about them quickly. With access to millions of job listings sourced directly from company applicant tracking systems (ATS), you get fresher, more accurate listings than traditional job board aggregators.

Instead of searching only by title, try searching by the skills and tools you use—like "HubSpot" and "paid media" or "Python" and "data analysis."

This keyword-based approach helps you:

For example, searching by specific skills might surface titles like "Digital Campaign Manager" or "Regional Marketing Manager"—positions you're qualified for but wouldn't have thought to search.

Once you've found a promising search approach, use filters to focus on the opportunities that matter most. Click All Filters to access options including:

Pro tip: Turn on the salary filter to see only jobs that disclose compensation. This helps you understand market rates and set realistic expectations.

This is where Teal helps you stay ahead. Once you've configured a search that matches your criteria, save it and set up alerts so new opportunities come directly to you.
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To save a search:

When you save a search, you can choose how you want to be notified:

We recommend setting up multiple granular alerts—create separate saved searches for different role variations, target companies, or criteria. This gives you control over the frequency and relevance of notifications.

The most successful job seekers treat their search like a system, not a one-time effort:

With tens of thousands of new positions posted daily, maintaining a regular cadence ensures you don't miss opportunities—and that you're applying while jobs are still fresh.

Once you've identified jobs that match your criteria, we recommend checking out these articles next:

The Job Search is just the beginning of your journey with Teal! Use it to discover opportunities others miss, stay informed about new openings, and apply while you're still in that critical first wave of candidates.