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Photo by D’Arcy Norman If the holidays come in the middle of your job search, thank Santa for the opportunities and then leverage each gathering and card to the fullest. The holiday season is traditionally one big networking opportunity. We catch up with friends and family through cards or emails, even if we just saw them. We attend parties with business colleagues, other members of associations, religious and Photo by Vistamommy If you’re unemployed or in a difficult job search, remember to practice gratitude to turn around your view of the world and your place in it. When I was unemployed, I remember the unending, gut-twisting, sour-breathed anxiety that sat on my soul for weeks on end. Another time, when I thought I was about to lose a job, I remember feeling helpless to stop Photo by knitgirl63 The first snow of the season is an event of pristine beauty in the minds of people who live in a Norman Rockwell world – or Phoenix. They are as mistaken as job seekers who think the holidays offer a break from the constant job hunt. (If you need some help staying on track, contact us.) Those of us in Minnesota know that Job seekers, several of today’s headlines apply well to the activities uppermost in your mind. While I can’t recommend the strategies, I want to note that they appear to be working. Take a minute to learn what these celebrities have to teach us. You can have the best reputation money can buy: After an investigation into a domestic incident, the revelation of a long series photo by mmmonica In Part 1 of this series, we learned how to look for a company. Part 2 concerned the type of information about a company that is valuable to a candidate. In Part 3, we learned where to look for this valuable information. If you’re ready to talk with us about the final steps in the process, contact us now. In the final Part 4, Many people aren’t willing to take that leap and stay in jobs or careers that don’t fit them. They stand at the edge of the cliff, afraid to step off, in case they discover they can’t The most effective job search, ironically, does not involve searching for a job. It’s initially about searching for a company. In Part 1, we explored how to find companies you might like to work for. In Part 2, we discovered what to look for in the company, its goals, systems, and culture. In Part 3, we cover the sources of that information. Where to look The Internet photo by Mark Rauterkus Finding your ideal employer is a much more proactive approach to job seeking than trying to fit into a company’s mold. In Part 1, we explored how to find companies you might like to work for. Now, we’ll look at the kinds of things that are valuable to know about the company. Employers say 90% of a hiring decision depends on the The first steps in a career or job change is to decide what you want to do. The second is to decide for whom you would like to work. If you are new to your community or conducting a long-distance job search, this can be difficult to determine. The old and easy way is to look for job postings, but it is not the best way |   I’m Jeri Hird Dutcher, and I inspire executives and professionals to envision, attract, and achieve the career of their dreams. CERTIFICATIONS Certified Professional Resume Writer  Certified Professional Career Coach  Certified Employment Interview Professional ORGANIZATIONS Member of Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches  Member of Career Directors International   Member of Northeastern Dakota Area Human Resources Association  Member of Chamber of Commerce PUBLISHED IN  Examiner.com Fargo Resumes Examiner  SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about self improvement on the Internet. Follow Jeri, the Career Expert on SelfGrowth.com  Resumes for the Rest of Us  Appreciate Your Work History Dream up your perfect job Know - and get paid - what you're worth Networking Focuses on Giving Resumes for people who aren't looking for a job They're All in School - What's Next? ASSESSMENTS Authorized DISC Administrator | ||||
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