Archive for January, 2010

If you want to acquire additional and/or unique insights that can boost your current job search from a hidden job market, interview, and networking expert:

Tune in to JobRadioUSA’s Career Factory Episode 30: “How to Supercharge Your Job Search,” Tuesday January 26^th at 9PM EST.

Kevin Kermes – founder of Build the Career You Deserve – will discuss:

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Ron Nash, the founder of The Nash Group and TheFriendZone.Tv, served as the expert guest for episode II. This is still the most listened to episode thus far. During this show Ron share a few strategies of how you can use LinkedIn like a headhunter during your job search. Feel free to read and/or listen to them.

This is the most challenging time since the Great Depression. Likewise, this is the time to roll up your sleeves and do the heavy lifting. Remember “if you’re not a friend, you are just another job seeker.” The power of a friend will get you to where you want to go.

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At times it is tough to stay motivated during a challenging job search. There are days when doing nothing is preferred to completing your assignments. However, you know from experience that you must perform the necessary activities to accomplish your goal. Likewise, this article will provide a few tips you can utilize to keep your drive.

Confidence

Employers are looking for employees who are confident in their abilities to either meet or exceed their expectations. Thus it is important that you remain confident in your abilities to solve problems and generate value for your potential employers. While in transition, you can boost your confidence and marketability by participating in professional development activities. You can also recall your previous accomplishment stories, develop and execute your job search plan, and participate in activities that counter negative feelings. Keeping your spirits high will help distinguish you from job seekers who are a little down on their luck.

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Several career experts recommend that you create a list of targeted companies; 10-20+ companies you believe will be ideal for you and could use someone with your skill sets. There are several methods you can employ to develop your list. This article will share some of the approaches you can use.

Locate Company Lists

There are two free online sources (Fortune and Manta) you can use to locate public and/or private companies in your desired geographical areas.

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In today’s crowded job market, the best candidate does not always receive the job. Hiring managers tend to hire people they like or believe are a great “fit.” With 15M+ job seekers competing for approximately 2.5M openings in the U.S., it’s vital that you standout in this crowded job market. One way you can achieve this is by building rapport with individuals, including hiring managers, using the process below.

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Pamela Skillings – the author of “Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams” – served as the expert guest for episode 28. During this show, she provided an outline of the actions you can take to create your dream career as either an employee or employer. Below is the executive job search and career guide advice she provided.

Develop an Exit Plan

Several people are in career paths that are not really meaningful for them. Likewise, when they reach a certain point in their careers, it will be more difficult for them to make a change. If you are in a similar situation, you need to think about what you want to do. Until you have that destination and vision, it will be hard for you to take the necessary steps to come up with a career change plan. Most importantly, you can plan your escape and take baby steps without making a giant leap into the unknown.

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