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Job Search Tips
Looking for a job, even in good ecomomic times, is challenging – in this time of high unemployment it can seem to be an almost impossible task. To land a job, you need a competitive edge. You can do this by having a plan and sticking to it. Here are TEN WAYS to help you get started:
- Set Clear Goals. Assess your abilities and values.
- Know your value. Know what fair market value is for your skils and talents have value. If you get the job, you'll want a paycheck that pays you what you are worth.
- Get organized. Keep a record-keeping system of some type so that you know who and when you have contacted anyone about a job opportunity.
- Tailor your resume for the job. Create a resume and cover letter for each job you apply for. A generic resume won't get past the mailroom.
- Know something about the prospective employer. Use the Internet and ask around. The more you know about your prospective employer the more they will like you.
- Develop your pitch. Don't get caught flat-footed in an interview when they ask "tell us about yourself' or 'tell us why we should hire you' — develop and practice a 30-second 'pitch' that addresses your background, experience and what you can offer the potential employer. This is also known as the 'elevator speech' because it is delivered in the same amount of time it would take to ride an elevator to the top floor with a prospective employer. Avoid the jokes...be brief, professional and positive.
- Sharpen your interview skills. Practice makes perfect and be prepared for all types of interviews from phone interviews to ones performed by a group of people.
- Network. Most jobs are NOT advertised. Use every thing and everyone at your disposal to find out who is hiring.
- Use Social Media. Highlight your qualifications and promote yourself. Linked-In is the social network of choice for business people, but FaceBook and Twitter can't be overlooked.
- Join a professional organization. Almost all occupational fields have an association or organization which promotes their trade, craft or profession. Join! Among the benefits: Industry News, contacts, publications, training, job leads, conferences, and more.
