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Planning Your Job Search

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FYI! Questions, when should you ask them? In my experience people will answer virtually any legitimate question I ask them, as long as I ask it the first time we speak together. They have not had time to put up their defenses yet. So, ask the important questions immediately. You’ll find out right away if their is a legitimate basis upon which to base further discussion, or if you should just move on to someone who is my likely to do business with you.

Today’s job market is a dog eat dog environment. You are
competing against global candidates, ever younger, ever more
technologically competent, ever more willing to work for
less. How you approach your job search is key to your
success.

Here are the things you need to determine before you begin
your job search:

1. What do you value in the work place? What do your ethics
demand in the way of what you give at the job? What is your
philosophy of working? Are you a 9-5 kind of person? If so,
maybe the more structured government work routine is to your
liking, then. Do you work at all kinds of odd hours, well
into the night? Then maybe freelance work or a self-directed
selling career is for you.

2. Make a long list of all the companies you think you might
like to work for - do your research first and find out what
their style is, what they are looking for, how they operate.
Don’t eliminate any company just because you are not sure
you qualify. If the company appeals to you, put it down on
your list.

3. Discover who the hiring manager is - by name. If you
can’t direct your inquiry to that person, directly, you will
have much less of a chance of success in getting the job.

4. Put down the names of everyone you know who might be able
to introduce you to a hiring manager. Don’t be afraid to ask
for this help - people love to feel like they are �in the
know� and will be happy to pass your name along. And if they
can’t give you a referral, they might have a good tip for
you.

FYI! Speak whenever and wherever you can. Particularly at your association events - where people in the audience are your peers. You might find some partners for future projects and people who’ll share their secrets with you . And speak locally where your prospects - particularly those who would not give you an appointment - can hear your story and see you, from a safe distance. To become a competent presenter go to www.Toastmasters.org

5. Always have your resume prepared by a professional so
that it stands out from the pack, emphasizing your results
and accomplishments. Don’t leave home without it!

Once you start implementing your strategy, you will be
surprised at how many people you know who can help you.
Don’t let up for even one day, because marketing yourself is
a full time job until you get the job of your choice.

Stefanie Spikell, owns Expert Resumes and Clear Communications Business Consulting, and is a noted business/careers coach, management consultant and resume writer. In her 20-year career, she has managed marketing communications for major engineering firms, taught at the university level, published hundreds of business-related articles, and written thousands of winning resumes. � 2005 All Rights Reserved. http://www.ExpertResumeWriter.com

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