Media Release

Applicants Finding Job Search/Career Change a
Challenge in Today's Market

San Diego, CA (February, 2003) - In today’s challenging economy, finding a job is not easy. Whether it’s where to search for a job, or where to look for a whole new career, here are some tips that might help.

Career/Business coach Denise Lidell, MA, RPCC, JCTC has compiled Seven Tips on What You Can Do To Expedite Your Job Search. The tips are a practical guide for anyone starting out or continuing their job search. Here is a condensed version of the tips:

  1. Take a Proactive versus a Reactive Approach to your Job Search
    The proactive approach is research and network based, as opposed
    to the traditional focus on advertised positions.


  2. Don't Expect A Recruiter to Find You a Job
    Recruiters often like to work with people who are currently employed.


  3. Make Sure You Have a Professional Looking Resume
    Your resume only has 10-15 seconds to attract the kind of attention you
    want. Make sure it’s a "high-impact" resume that will get you noticed.


  4. Network Effectively
    This involves more than contacting all of your business associates. If done
    Properly, you will never run out of new people to contact.


  5. Selectively Use Online Services
    The Internet is a great tool for researching companies, but be selective about which online services you use.


  6. When in Doubt Get Help
    If what you’re doing now is not getting you results, you may
    want to look at hiring a professional. It may cost you less in the long-run.


  7. Do Long Term Planning Now
    This could be a great time to research and create a career plan for yourself
    to get to a place where your work is more satisfying and rewarding.


Denise Lidell is a Career/Business Coach with ten years of business development, management, executive recruiting, job search coaching, and career counseling experience. For a free copy of the complete 11-page guide on the Seven Tips on What You Can Do to Expedite Your Job Search, please fill out our questionnaire.


   
 
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