Five Things You Can Do to Take Charge of Your Job Search
Posted May 3rd, 2011
Looking for a job really is all about taking action. Few, if any of us, have ever received a job by sitting at home.
To help you rev up your search for a new job, follow the five tips below:
1) Before you hit “submit” on the online application, be sure you’ve already had a little heart-to-heart with yourself to clarify your goals and what it is job- and career-wise you really want to accomplish. What exactly are you looking for in a job/career? What precisely do you bring to an employer? Knowing what you want and what you offer will help you focus your efforts and make it easier for you to be selected for the position you choose.
2) Get the names and contact information of people in the companies you want to work for. You also should get names, etc. of the movers and shakers within your chosen industry. See if you can get an information meeting with these individuals so that you can learn about hiring trends, potential jobs/careers as well as any skills you’ll need to acquire or update in order to land that dream job. In addition, tell everyone you know that you’re looking for work. Everyone. You never know who knows someone who knows someone else who knows a hiring manager looking for someone with the exact background and skills you offer.
3) Organize your job search. Place all of your job search materials — employer and career research, names and contact information, résumés and cover letters, etc. in one place. Place paper documents in a binder. Use the binder to keep track of your progress.
4) Find a mentor. That is, find someone you trust who can help you with your job search. Choose someone you feel has been successful in his or her career and who will provide you honest feedback as he or she helps guide and advise you as you wend your way through the job search process. Aim to meet with your mentor regularly (at least monthly, if possible).
5) Bring your résumé to Bayside Solutions. If you’re looking for a position in the technology, managerial, scientific, construction, manufacturing or green sectors in the San Francisco area, we want to her from you! Contact us today.
