| Topic Name: |
Constructive Job Search Tips |
| Message Name: |
"Most" Does not Cut IT |
| Date Posted: |
03/15/2002 |
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1. Attend your local chapter alumni assoc. events and network like crazy.
2. Join a professional organization and attend their monthly meetings. Let everyone know you are seeking employment. Network.
3. Volunteer to work at alumni and prof. assoc. events. Network.
4. Run for office in your prof. assoc. Network.
5. Research the industry and companies you are interested in. Find out what their recruiting conventions are.
5.Exploit Employee Referral Programs! Employees get bonuses (sometimes hefty ones) for referring new employees. See if you can connect with anybody who works at your target company, and ask them to circulate your resume for you. It does not have to be a big shot or in the dept. you want to work in - any internally referred resume gets more attention than a cold one. The recruiter and manager for the position you want will be obligated to review your resume and maybe even do a phone interview as a courtesy to the employee.
6. Get out of your sweats, put the channel changer down, step away from the TV and get out there! Talk to people. Metwork
7. Go to every single job fair in your area - they work - recruiters and hiring managers go to these - they put a face with your resume - very powerful.
8.Remember the "Rinse, lather, repeat" concept. Keep doing it over and over and over until you succeed.
9. Go Message Board Rehab and break your addiction to blaming others for your inability to get a job.
10. Find a succcessful person you respect - have him/her look at your resume and give you some advice. |
| Message: |
"Most" is kind of like getting a B- or a C+. Not good enough! Got to touch all those bases or you don't get to cross home plate.
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