How to succeed in your career


10 Tips For A Successful Job Search

Create a support system for yourselfwhat you can compromise on and what you
emotionally and for your job search. Identifywon't.
allies that you can count on. Know some will
have strengths in one area, but weaknesses inAlways have a 'Plan B'. The best time to
another. Recognize different people will playaccelerate your job search is when you've
different  roles  in  your  job  search.just had the greatest interview of your life.
You're feeling confident, enthusiastic and
Maintain a positive attitude. Inevitably,competent. This is the time to expand your
negative feelings can sabotage your jobnetworking, follow-up on contacts and
search. If you have anger about your formerschedule new interviews. Remember, even the
employer, work through it. Negative emotionsmost  promising  prospect  can  backfire.
will undermine your best efforts. Keep
yourself renewed and enthusiastic throughoutTake care of yourself physically, emotionally
the  process.and spiritually. Exercise and eating right
can't go wrong-they are proven to enhance
Network. The number one way of getting a jobquality of life. Celebrate your creativity
is through networking. Even if you areand find ways to engage your mind, body and
involved in the computer industry, less thanspirit.
10% of jobs are obtained through the
Internet. Devote energy to making real,Research companies before the interview. Find
valuable  connections  with  people.out about the company through your local
library and Internet. Request an annual
Develop a schedule and goals. Getting a jobfinancial report and promotional information
is of course the ultimate goal, but it isfrom the company. Ninety percent of the other
impossible to predict when you will achievejob seekers don't do their homework, be the
it. Develop daily and weekly schedules of jobone  that  stands  out.
search activities you can control. For
example, send out 10 resumes, research 5Know what you have to offer. Identify your
companies and call 10 people in your network.relevant skills and accomplishments. Know the
This  will  keep  you  on track, and focused.unique contributions you offered former
employers. Be able to articulate your
Know what you want. People need to work forstrengths on your resume and in the
money and benefits. But remember otherinterview.
components are necessary for you to feel
satisfied in the workplace. Know whatThink outside the box during your job search.
motivates and satisfies you. Know whichLook for unexpected opportunities, explore
environment you're most productive in. Knowuntapped skills and interests.



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