Job Hunting Tips

[Teallaura]

I found this in a blog and it was too good not to share. For those of us without business degrees the whole 'research' thing can be a big mystery. This really rang true to me.



Duvall's character shows up having already done some research. He'd made the connection between news reports about an American kidnapped overseas and the interview taking place in the man's home town. He'd figured out what the mission was going to be. He'd done some research on the Colombian criminal element, and figured out what group had most likely done the kidnapping. He showed up with a photo of the guy the were trying to rescue and a photo of the head of the gang that had probably done the kidnapping.

That little stretch of film made an impression on me that the job search books never had. Here was a worked example of how to create a job:

1. Figure out what the employer's problem is.
2. Figure out what the solution is.
3. Present yourself as someone who can provide the solution.


http://www.wisebread.com/how-to-get-a-job-learn-the-secret-from-a-bad-movie


I even get the added benefit of knowing what movie to bring to our next 'bad movie night'!

So, what tips do you have?

[Teluog]

1. Apply
2. Pray like the freakin' dickens.

[Aposphet]

1. Work on skills in job listings that you don't have; for example learning a foreign language or web programming
2. Try to set a goal of sending 5 resumes per day, or just have a goal in general regarding job searching and stick to it.
3. Go out and meet new people, try establish some networking
4. Volunteering may be an option.
5. Look at your resume and cover letter to see if you can improve upon them.
6. Apply for jobs, any job that you can to get some income coming in while you still apply for a better job

[Teallaura]

http://www.cpacareercoach.com/4-killer-follow-up-emails-when-youve-heard-nothing-after-the-interview/

This one's good!