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
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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 http://www.flickr.com/photos/vinish/3226484450/ “Mac” was flustered and shaken the day we discussed his need for a new resume. His employer had just laid off more people, and it didn’t look like that would be the last round. He worked for a newspaper, a sector that has been hit hard in recent years, particularly since the economic downturn. He worried he would be let go if more cuts I was honored to receive first place in the Best Creative Resume category in the Career Directors International 2010 Summit competition last week in San Diego, CA. Thanks to my colleagues for the many warm congratulations and good wishes. However, now that I’m back at my desk and almost caught up, I’ve been thinking about the importance of such an award to my clients and Karen Smith-Hanney (right) of Destiny Career Planners, Surrey, BC, breakfasts with me at the Catamaran before the Career Directors International 2010 Summit. Education is one of my priorities in my career and in my life. I’m quite curious about a lot of things and love learning. The longer I write resumes and coach clients during their job searches, I find more and more people Using keywords in your resume is important for two reasons: Some employers use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to scan resumes before sending them to human readers. Keywords are what the ATS is looking for. A keywords list fits both criteria. Where to find keywords Look for keywords first in the job description of the Author Piero Morosini and his new book, "Seven Keys to Imagination." Italian Peruvian author and consultant Piero Morosini wants to center the world of work around imagination. Not money, not power, not stock options. Imagine. Now, imagine what careers, jobs, and the transitions between them would look like in that world. Seven Keys I recently heard Peter Day of the BBC’s Global Business program interview Morosini about his new |   I’m Jeri Hird Dutcher, and I inspire executives and professionals to envision, attract, and achieve the career of their dreams. RESUME TIPS The ultimate guide for job seekers from the career industry's top experts, including me...and it's free! Find out more now. 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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