Need a Good Job?

Give yourself the advantage over other job seekers

After you take the present unemployment rate into account, these current trends add to the challenge of getting hired for a particular position:

business operations continue to fragment and globalize
company structure is morphing more often to meet competitive threats so the average permanent, direct-hire job lasts for only 2-3 years
many “tried and true” career strategies have become progressively less effective over time

Today’s successful job-seekers prepare strategies to investigate and navigate the market more rigorously than the competition.

Assess long- and short-term options in light of your skills, accomplishments, values, and future goals.
Create a strategic plan that is highly actionable and has the flexibility to adapt to unanticipated complexities and opportunities.
Develop the fastest possible positive outcome through performance metrics that fine-tune your activities.
Demonstrate your desirability versus other executives with the same number of years of experience through strategic positioning.
Research relevant employers and executives, including the not-so-obvious opportunities where you may find less competition or a better personal fit or a faster resolution.
Prioritize your evaluation and decision process so you do not feel pressured to “settle.”
Create workarounds for perceived roadblocks.

Break through the clutter with cover letters and a resume that make you a “must-meet” candidate.
Maximize referrals and visibility through networking, articles, and speaking engagements.
Enable your network to capture the attention of the hiring manager through a simple positioning document and memorable elevator speech.
Implement a presence in social media such as LinkedIn to maximize visibility.
Engage recruiters to present you to their clients and manage the relationship so that they honor your objectives and constraints.

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