I have been researching the art of Job Hunting for two years now and the one thing I have figured out is that most people don't approach the task with any kind of a plan. They upload their resume to some Job Boards. They set up a couple of job alerts and then apply to any hits they get from the alerts. These steps are where most people stop with any kind of planned approach.
If you want to set yourself apart from the pack and land your First Job Fast stay tuned. Over the next several posts I am going to walk you through my 14 Step program for finding a job!
Today, I am going to give you the outline of what is to come. Let's get started...
Step 1: Know Your Target...Describe your ideal job.
Step 2: Identify your Top 10 Target Companies. We will discuss one of the most effective ways to find these companies.
Step 3: Build your Toolbox.
Step 4: Your Top Ten...Start penetrating the walls.
Step 5: Find the key players... identifying the Hiring Manager/ HR Manager/ CEO.
Step 6: Researching Companies...How to do it right.
Step 7: Seven Hits Per Target Plus a Tracking Sheet.
Step 8: The most under utilized tool in the job hunt...Your Phone.
Step 9: Targeted Resume with Targeted Cover Letter to Targeted Companies = YOU'RE HIRED!
Step 10: Creative Delivery...How to stand head - and - shoulders above the rest.
Step 11: Interview Time...Prepare like a champion.
Step 12: Fabulous Follow-Up.
Step 13: Negotiation ... The lost art.
Step 14: Succeeding In Your New Job! A No-Fail approach to starting out right.
Stay tuned...We are going to cover a lot of material over the next couple weeks
but I'm confident it will be time well spent!
