Go for a smarter job search

When job-seekers search for new jobs, one of the most important elements of a successful search is the development of job leads. How can you find a consistent source for open jobs in your career field? The answer, of course, is that you cannot. There is no one consistent source. There are, however, 10 methods that all job-seekers should consider using in uncovering the largest number of job leads.

10 Ways to Develop Job Leads

Networking
Professional/Trade Organizations
College Career/Alumni Offices
Cold Contact/Direct Mail
Job/Career Fairs
Online Job Sites/Job Boards
Corporate Career Centers
Recruiters/Headhunters
Want Ads
Pounding the Pavement/Hitting the Streets

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Ten tips for getting the industry job you want

1. Focus your job search.

2. Build your network.

3. Make your résumé stand out, but keep it relevant.

4. Remember to spell-check.

5. Don't distort the facts.

6. Introverted? Use it to your advantage.

7. Use technology the right way.

8. Expect the unexpected.

9. Send a thank-you note.

10. Be patient and persistent.

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2 Ways to Reverse Your Job Search

1) The Reverse Personal Commercial

1) What questions could you ask about your industry and your expertise that would engage listeners?

2) Whom could you meet and try your Reverse Personal Commercial on today?

2) Reverse Engineer the Job Posting

“Confidential” (used in all six postings)
“Ability to proofread and edit” (used in all six)
“Organized, attentive to detail” (used in all six)
“Excellent written and verbal communication skills” (used in four of six postings)

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Job Search Networking Tips

Conduct informational interviews with your contacts and ask for referrals for additional meetings
Follow through with referrals, and always thank contacts in writing (email is fine)
Create an inventory of your accomplishments, including your educational background and work history, to keep at hand should a chance encounter become a contact
Make a list of the assets you will bring as a prospective employee
Bring business cards and a pen
Write some notes so you'll remember the details on who you have just met on the business cards you collect or in a notebook {Buy Direct)
When networking online, keep track of who you've emailed and where you have posted so you can follow up

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