Getting in the Employers Door
Posted by Judy Anne Cavey on Jun 6, 2011 in Getting an Interview, Job Search, Networking | No Comments
A few suggestions are very bold moves, but remember, we’re in an unusual job market.
The following are quotes from experts to assist you in your job search…
Now is not the time to say, Either Im getting my dream job or forget it. Ask how you can get a job doing something you like doing, that pays a decent wage, teaches [you] skills, and lets you make connections, so that when the economy gets better, you can be promoted or get the job you really want.-Trudy Steinfeld
Work your way around the system. Call the person you want to see from your cell phone outside the building, say youre downstairs, and ask if he/she can give you just a few minutes. Dont go on the job boards until after dinner. Use the daylight hours for more productive activities.-John Challenger
The computer scans your resume, then grades it on points of similarity, so if the ad asks for five to seven years of experience and you say youve got 15 years, the computer will take off points. As a result, you probably wont even make the short list.-Cheryl Lynch Simpson
Networking is not the most important thing. Its the only thing.-Dennis Garritan
Bring the people in your network information they can use to do business better. Networking is a two-way street.-Mark Anderson
Practice the three ps: polite, persistent, pings. Stay in consistent contact with employers and people in your network. A no now doesnt mean a no forever.-Debra Feldman
Retirees returning to work part-time might consider working only for salary if they already have health benefits through a former employer or through a spouse.-Katharine Hansen
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