By Jason Dibble
Network
Think of all the people you know -- relatives, friends, teachers, classmates, old co-workers, and others. Now you have to start to make more of an effort to meet with people, and use these conversations to ask their advice and to make them mindful of your job search. Ask them about their job and their organizations. Try to get the names of others who might be useful in connecting the dots in your job search.
Targeted job search and Resume
Make sure your resume is targeted to the employers who are receiving it. Make sure that your resume is easy to read and the most important details stand out on the page. Always have more than one resume ready and available if you're applying to different industries for a job. Don't apply to different industries with the same resume. Tailor each resume to a specific industry.
Be prepared
You should always have a copy of your resume on you at all times! You never know who you are going to run into while you're out. It is also a good idea to have a fresh copy of your resume prepared in case you are called to an interview at the last minute. Always bring a copy of your resume with you to the interview along with a couple of questions to ask the employer.
Create a contact database
Write down all the employers that you contact along with the ones that contacted you. Write down or make note of, the date that you sent your resume, any contact made, people you talked to, and any important info. Keep a notepad with you at all times -- take notes any time you hear about an opportunity or when you leave an interview.
Learn how to talk about yourself
I know for some of you this is a hard concept, but you have to get comfortable with it, if you are going to land a job. Throughout your job search you will be speaking with many people in many different positions at different levels. You must be comfortable having conversations about yourself with others. Keep in mind that you never know what or who may end up being useful to you in your job hunt.
Prepare a speech
You never know who you'll meet in an elevator, in line at the coffee shop, or on the street. Know what your skills are and how to communicate them to others. You should be able to talk to prospective employers along with others you meet about what you can offer there company or industry. You should also be able to talk about how your skills will relate to the industries that you're interested in.
Find out all there is about the employers in your field
This means research!Try to remain current on all the issues or developments in your field, read trade journals, professional publications, or the newspaper. You can always jump on the Internet and Google it. It is extremely impressive to employers during an interview if you know all about the latest merger or industry updates and news.
Follow-up with leads immediately
I cannot stress this enough. If you find out about a position late in the day, call right then. Don't wait until the next day. You have to jump on any lead that you find when you find it. And if all possible get a phone number and call them directly to get them on the phone.
Stay confident and positive Job hunting is going to take time and energy.
Remain confident, but prepare yourself for all the challenges ahead. Don't get disgruntled if you are still looking for a job and it seems like everyone you know has an offer. You will find something if you keep positive and keep moving forward.
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