Finding
another job is a job itself!
Putting together a well-thought-out
plan is key to succeeding
in your job search.
Before you begin
your job search, it is
best to spend some time
developing a plan. The
following are a few pointers
on ways to tackle what
many find to be an imposing
process:
- Revise and update
your resume as needed.
Always have a current
version on hand.
Even if current circumstances
don’t warrant
an immediate change
in careers, it is
best to be prepared
ahead of time.
- Generate an “exit
statement” that
distinctly defines
the reason(s) you
have for leaving a
job (either the last
or current position).
- Put together an
assessment list of
the following:
- Relocation-Will
you relocate? Where?
- Company size?
- Companies of interest?
- Positions qualified
for?
- Compensation Requirements?
- Anything else
that matters in
a job position…
- Appraise your skills:
- Ten strongest
skills?
- Unique abilities
as compared to others
seeking the same
position
- Personality traits
to improve or change
- Network network
network! Make
a list of everyone
you know in three
different categories:
Personal, Social,
and Professional.
Try to make contact
with all of these
people and then network
from information they
provide. Be persistent!
- Apply to executive
recruiters that specialize
in the area you are
trying to get a position
in.
- If it is hard to
find recruiters, contact
the HR department
at a targeted company
and ask them which
firm they work through.
- Check online job
boards for companies
you are interested
in
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