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3 Job Search Strategies For Today's Economy |
| by Mary Elizabeth Bradford - 2008-12-08 |
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| "Okay, things in our economy aren't going so well. Though I can't look into the future to see what will happen, what I can do for you today is share three tips that will increase your odds of getting the job you want." |
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Okay, things in our economy aren't going so well. Though I can't look into the future to see what will happen, what I can do for you today is share three tips that will increase your odds of getting the job you want.
Job Search Strategy #1: Go where the jobs are Find out where the jobs are in terms of industries that are growing. I am a big fan of Mark Hovind's reports (through JobBait.com). These monthly statistics that show you clearly what markets are growing and hiring and in what states. In an uncertain economy, go where jobs are being created.
Job Search Strategy #2: Turn off the television seriously. Turn it off. It's completely negative and "all consuming." It's my personal opinion that mainstream media is anything but "fair and balanced." Don't worry, you won't lose touch. In fact, you will gain precious time in your day and you will be more at peace. You can focus on those things important in your immediate world. Every day, through my sources, I am literally flooded with HUNDREDS of great job openings just from recruiters trying to find great talent (like you!) for their client companies. You won't hear THAT on the evening news!
Job Search Strategy #3: Commit to at least 2 non traditional job search methods please allow me to just be blunt. Are you between 40 and 60 years old? Then you probably are most familiar and comfortable with traditional job search methods. You simply must take a little time to invest in learning about how you can find jobs that aren't advertised. It's important because the techniques people use to find jobs that are not advertised also decrease their competition by a MILE, improve their response rate TREMENDOUSLY (which does wonders for their confidence), and often results in more job interviews, bigger offers and a shorter job search. You have much to gain and nothing to lose by learning these techniques.
Optimism in times like these is absolutely necessary to finding a job or making a career transition. Focus the same energy that drives your career success to find a new position and you will indubitably find the silver lining in the clouds of turbulent economic times.
Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews, shorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website for free articles, free resources and to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find, Focus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Career marketing expert and nationally certified advanced resume writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."
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