I'm talking about a little used strategy that can generate untold job search dividends if you put it to use conscientiously. I'm talking about having and utilizing a CAREER PARTNER.
What's a career partner?
We've proven conclusively, since 1985, that the most successful job search strategy is to utilize people you know as a source of job opportunities. For example, take a look at the many different ways folk you already know can assist you. In fact, they will welcome the opportunity to be involved in your career advancement.
1. Introduce you people they know who could be sources of company or industry information.
2. Provide advice and insight into corporate cultures or future growth plans.
3. Open doors for you for actual employment opportunities so you can explore them without going on an interview till you learn more.
4. Practice verbal strategies and interviewing techniques with you.
5. Objectively critique your resume and other documentation.
6. Provide you with the names and backgrounds of their contacts that would be useful to you.
Our resistance to this method frequently goes like this:
--no one wants to help me --I'm embarrassed to approach someone else --I don't want other people knowing my business --they don't know anything about my background --I'm too busy to run around finding people who can help me
All these excuses are based on a misunderstanding of what you're trying to accomplish and how to go about getting assistance that can truly benefit you.
So here are some tips that can turn you into a major success:
1. Never ask anyone to find you a job. That's embarrassing to both you and them. Instead ask them for advice. Everyone is flattered to be asked for advice.
2. Explain that you're exploring some new career directions. Tell them the kind of environments and job descriptions you're interested in.
3. Ask them for feedback about your quest. Get them to buy into your career advancement project. Turn them into a Career Partner, i.e. a confidant, an advisor, a mentor. Make them feel you value them as a member of your job search team.
4. Ask them to personally introduce you to anyone they know who could help you advance. Reassure them that you're not going to hit anyone up for a job. You're looking for additional resources for your campaign.
You'll be amazed at how responsive people you know will be if you approach them the right way and turn them into a career partner and a member of your team.
That's why you MUST use innovative strategies to gain every competitive advantage.
Look, job search is never easy. But using old-fashioned, outdated methods is a long, painful, frustrating way to undertake what should be an exciting career adventure.
So, if you're satisfied with whatever comes along at any price . . . if you've got months to spend on a job search . . if you don't mind picking through the leftovers . . . then you probably don't want to waste your time on this article. Because you'll eventually get work. Sooner or later someone will hire you.
If, on the other hand, you want to take advantage this incredible job market . . . if you want to SELECT your next job . . . if you want to seriously ramp up your income level rather than settle for whatever comes along . . . then want to consider some of the exciting alternative and non-traditional approaches.
How does this apply to you? Well, take a look.
Are you the kind of person who
* is champing at the bit to make dramatically more money?
* wants to seriously advance your career or job status?
* insists on finding a dream job that is absolutely right for you?
* understands that getting top dollar doesn't happen by chance?
* is ready to get way ahead by mastering a few simple job search strategies and techniques?
The good news is there are some exciting, innovative job search strategies and techniques. They can help you land a job in a matter of days instead of weeks and months.
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