So… here we are, three weeks into this search for employment. How are you doing? Resumes going out, calls coming in? What? No calls? Well where did you screw up? You haven’t. In this current employment climate it is harder to find a position, let alone a J-O-B. So, what to do? Let’s start with a few basics. Remember, I advocate the fact that all job seekers are in sales and marketing.
First, resumes: How many versions of your resume do you have?Styles? Are they position specific? Have you identified keywords from position listings and integrated them into your resume? Have you written different resume for different industries?
Second, attitude: Do you go to “work” every morning? Do you get dressed for “work” everyday? Are you maintaining a positive attitude toward your career search?
Finally, marketing: What are you doing to set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd?
Sit back and think about these things for a few minutes. Set up your game plan. Write it out. Create a “business plan” for yourself. But, be flexible, if something is not working take a step back, regroup, and change your play. Never be afraid to make changes on the fly.
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