The Parachute Way of job hunting

The Parachute way is an alternate way to approach the job hunt that is not just writing a resume and cover letter and sending it out into the world.   Instead of focusing on the job market, you think about yourself, who you are, and what you most want to do and then find an organization that matches you.  I'm a little unsure about this method because it is so different than the traditional job hunting method.

Instead of waiting for the company to have  a vacancy, you should approach the company through a person who knows both you and the company, regardless of whether they're actually hiring or not.

It's worth a try in my opinion, even if it's hard to find your true following. You could end up finding a job that you absolutely love for years upon years to come, and that's pretty incredible.