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THE SEARCH FOR A BETTER POSITION

We will try and Post here daily to provide Career related information to help you with your Job Search, whether it's an Active search or one that may be just getting started.

Every job search strategy needs to be tailored to your individual situation. The following tips are basic "tips" and apply to everyone.

• Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
  If you limit your job search to just one method, you will limit your options. Use a mix of methods.
  (This topic will be explored in a later blog.)


• No one job search method will reveal all of the jobs out there.
  Not every kind of job or industry is represented in every job search method. For example there are many jobs you will not find through the Internet Sites and there are many jobs you will not find posted on Company Web sites. If you want to maximize your options, you will need to use multiple methods.


• Start early. just because you received a severance and you feel you have time, You dont. If you are at a company who is about to announce layoffs dont wait for the hammer to fall. Completing a job search can take weeks and even months. If you don't start early, you can still find opportunities, but you may have missed out on some of the options.


• Learn how others in your field or industry have been successful.
  Notice the plural on "others." Don't limit yourself to one source. Speak to former employers, human resourrces, Schools, other co workers who have ebeen getting interviews nd jobs. if Course Networking....(this will most likely be our next blog)


• Think outside of the box! Your next position does not have to be a carbon copy of the position you currently have. The best time to try and change fields is when you are between positions.


• Don't expect your job search to be quick and easy.
  A job search is hard work. Your motivation and attitude are the keys to your success. Expect to put in quite a bit work. Remember its your career, and as the old adage goes, "what you put in to something will be what you get out of it".