Job Search Strategy for 2026: How to land interviews

​The job market is increasingly competitive, and simply applying to roles online is often not enough.

​In this practical session, FO Perspectives - in partnership with Greater London Authority - will break down the job search strategies you can use to find opportunities earlier, get noticed by the right people and increase your chances of landing interviews in 2026.

​We’ll go beyond the basics and explore how to take a more strategic and proactive approach to your job search.

​What we'll cover:

• ​How to find opportunities faster, including ways to discover roles before everyone else

• ​How to build a targeted job search strategy instead of sending hundreds of applications

• ​How to network effectively with professionals, recruiters and hiring managers and get visibility with the people responsible for hiring

• ​How to build relationships that can lead to referrals and opportunities

• ​How to approach people on LinkedIn without your messages feeling transactional or forced

• ​Practical strategies you can start using immediately to generate more conversations and interviews

​Eligibility: T his session is specifically for young people who are currently NEET - Not in Education, Employment or Training.

​This includes, for example:

• ​Graduates who have finished university and are currently unemployed

• ​School or college leavers who are not currently studying or working

• ​Young people currently looking for work and not enrolled in education or training

​If you have recently graduated and are currently looking for your first role, you are eligible to attend.

​This session is designed to help you build a clearer, more effective strategy for navigating the job market and securing your next opportunity.