 Today’s episode, is about Changing Careers the SMART Way. We are talking with someone who did just that. Holding nothing back, our guest shares his struggles, successes and techniques. If you are in the middle of a career change or even thinking about one, you will want to take notes for sure. Highlights From the Previous Episode But before we do, in our last show, episode 013, we talked about how your appearance can make or break you in an interview. Cheryl Dougan is an Independent Senior Sales Director for one of the largest image consulting companies in the country. She shared her insights into making a great first impression. If you missed it, you can listen by going to JobSearchThatWorks.com/013. On This Episode We are speaking with Robert Reedy, a Certified Epic Ambulatory Systems Analyst and Instructional Designer. It sounds like something he could have been doing for years. But Robert went through several downsizings in his previous career and shares how he reinvented himself. By not using today’s conventional methods of job hunting, he discovered effective methods that have helped him strategically move into a new career and systematically progress to positions of greater responsibility and reward in his new career. Let’s listen  in on the conversation.   (For your convenience, I have included the time stamps for the major topics in the interview.) 11:00 – SMART Goals are those which are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely 12:05- Soft Skills deal more with sensitivity to what others are dealing with, their cultural differences and contextual norms. These are in contrast to the technical knowledge and skill sets. 14:57 – Research the company you are interested in. Make certain they are a good fit for you and you for them. 16:00 – The time to begin your next job search is the first day on your new job. Whether that job is within your new organization or with a new company. Start you looking!!! 17:57 – Gap Analysis 18:25 – Commute and Relocation 28:15 – Articulating Transferrable Skills on your resume. 30:15 – Connections on LinkedIn helped with the transition. 31:57 – Establishing relationships on LinkedIn 33:35 – Selecting and working with Recruiters on LinkedIn 38:16 – Overcoming fear in contemplating a career change 40:30 – Job Boards vs. Networking 45:00 – Most of positions are filled through word of mouth. In fact 80% of all positions filled are never advertised.   Recap Robert shared his secret sauce for making a career change. He understood that 80% of all positions are filled without ever being advertised or posted on job boards. Robert is progressing in an amazing career that he loves and every one of his positions have come as a result of SMART networking for changing jobs. Something to Ponder “The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” – Keith Ferrazzi   Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. You can find the show notes including any links and references mentioned today at www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/014. What are your thoughts? What would you like to know about networking? 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<p><br/> Today’s episode, is about Changing Careers the SMART Way. We are talking with someone who did just that. Holding nothing back, our guest shares his struggles, successes and techniques. If you are in the middle of a career change or even thinking about one, you will want to take notes for sure.</p> <h3>Highlights From the Previous Episode</h3> <p>But before we do, in our last show, episode 013, we talked about how your appearance can make or break you in an interview. Cheryl Dougan is an Independent Senior Sales Director for one of the largest image consulting companies in the country. She shared her insights into making a great first impression. If you missed it, you can listen by going to <a href="http://JobSearchThatWorks.com/013" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JobSearchThatWorks.com/013</a>.</p> <h3>On This Episode</h3> <p>We are speaking with Robert Reedy, a Certified Epic Ambulatory Systems Analyst and Instructional Designer. It sounds like something he could have been doing for years. But Robert went through several downsizings in his previous career and shares how he reinvented himself. By not using today’s conventional methods of job hunting, he discovered effective methods that have helped him strategically move into a new career and systematically progress to positions of greater responsibility and reward in his new career. Let’s listen  in on the conversation.</p> <p> </p> <h5>(For your convenience, I have included the time stamps for the major topics in the interview.)</h5> <p>11:00 – SMART Goals are those which are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely</p> <p>12:05- Soft Skills deal more with sensitivity to what others are dealing with, their cultural differences and contextual norms. These are in contrast to the technical knowledge and skill sets.</p> <p>14:57 – Research the company you are interested in. Make certain they are a good fit for you and you for them.</p> <p>16:00 – The time to begin your next job search is the first day on your new job. Whether that job is within your new organization or with a new company. Start you looking!!!</p> <p>17:57 – Gap Analysis</p> <p>18:25 – Commute and Relocation</p> <p>28:15 – Articulating Transferrable Skills on your resume.</p> <p>30:15 – Connections on LinkedIn helped with the transition.</p> <p>31:57 – Establishing relationships on LinkedIn</p> <p>33:35 – Selecting and working with Recruiters on LinkedIn</p> <p>38:16 – Overcoming fear in contemplating a career change</p> <p>40:30 – Job Boards vs. Networking</p> <p>45:00 – Most of positions are filled through word of mouth. In fact 80% of all positions filled are never advertised.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Recap</h3> <p>Robert shared his secret sauce for making a career change. He understood that 80% of all positions are filled without ever being advertised or posted on job boards. Robert is progressing in an amazing career that he loves and every one of his positions have come as a result of SMART networking for changing jobs.</p> <h3>Something to Ponder</h3> <p><em>“The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” – Keith Ferrazzi</em>   Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. You can find the show notes including any links and references mentioned today at <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/014" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/014</a>.</p> <h3>What are your thoughts?</h3> <p>What would you like to know about networking? 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 Knowing what to wear to an interview can really improve your chances of getting that new job. But if you make some common mistakes, you could be out of consideration before you answer the very first question. Your personal appearance doesn’t necessarily reflect who you are on the inside or guarantee you will get hired. However, being well groomed can keep the employer from being distracted by an unacceptable appearance and help them focus on the value you bring to their organization. That’s what really counts! Highlights From the Previous Episode In our last show, episode 012, we talked about the 13 rituals that will put your job search into overdrive. It was a continuation of episode 011 where we covered in detail the 20 steps to lay a solid foundation for your job search.. If you missed it, you can listen by going to JobSearchThatWorks.com/012. On This Episode Today, were addressing how your image can really make or break your chances of getting that job you are interviewing for. Let’s face it, we don’t interview every day. It’s difficult enough to prepare the right answers and now you have to worry about how to dress. We don’t even know the employer’s expectations. So let’s take the edge off and explore reasonable ways to present a professional image. On the show, we are interviewing a professional that can give you tips from head to toe! Cheryl Dougan, an Independent Senior Sales Director for one of the largest image consulting companies in the country will be sharing her insights into making a great first impression. Let’s get started. Since Cheryl gave us so many great image tips, I have listed the time stamps on the podcast where you can go directly to the ones that interest you most.    Attitude is the foundation of your image. (5:52) Great Attitude (9:30) Outer image is often a reflection of an inner attitude. (10:00) Outer appearance. (10:30) Hair (12:22) Ear Hair and Nose Hair (12:50) Facial Hair (13:15) Cleanliness (13:50) Makeup (13:58) Clothing (14:18) Colors (15:10) Nails (16:25) Shoes (16:45) Jewelry (17:55) Earrings – Men and Women (18:50) Tattoos (21:16) Dressing professionally on a tight budget (26:00) Picking the right clothes to combine clothing for variety and stretch your wardrobe (28:30) Matching Shoe/Accessories to clothing color. (30:05) Fragrances (31:24) Ask for an opinion about how you look for the interview. Especially if you are not sure. (32:36) Grammar and language (34:05) Let your voice mirror the person you are speaking with. (36:22) Balk at the responsibilities of the job once you start the job. (37:30) Desire for and willingness to do the job. (39:10) Turn around an initial rejection. (40:15) Make sure that what you are wearing and how you present yourself is removing potential barriers to getting hired. (22:30)  Assume that the company is conservative. You can’t go wrong showing some effort. Show that you really want the job, even if you are overdressed. Cheryl Dougan Independent Senior Sales Director 937-239-5235 CherylDougan@roadrunner.com Recap Well, we covered everything from attitude to image … head to toe as I promised. In fact, I time coded most of the points we discussed today, so you if you would like to find a particular topic you can fast forward to that spot in the show. Even with image and presentation being as important as it is, I want to go a little deeper and share a quote with you today. Something to Ponder “A beautiful person is not defined by a hair style, a pair of shoes, it’s not the logos on the T-shirt, the sport’s team on a hat, the designer’s name on a hand bag, or even how you smell. Instead, beauty lies in who you are when no one is watching, the person you are when there’s nothing to hide behind. No amount of concealer can cover up a cantankerous heart, but all the make-up in the world can’t add a single lumen to the brightness of a beautiful soul.”  ― Justin Young Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it.   What are your thoughts? What questions do you have about your job search? Are there any particular challenges you are having difficulty with? 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<p><br/> Knowing what to wear to an interview can really improve your chances of getting that new job. But if you make some common mistakes, you could be out of consideration before you answer the very first question. Your personal appearance doesn’t necessarily reflect who you are on the inside or guarantee you will get hired. However, being well groomed can keep the employer from being distracted by an unacceptable appearance and help them focus on the value you bring to their organization. That’s what really counts!</p> <h2>Highlights From the Previous Episode</h2> <p>In our last show, episode 012, we talked about the 13 rituals that will put your job search into overdrive. It was a continuation of episode 011 where we covered in detail the 20 steps to lay a solid foundation for your job search.. If you missed it, you can listen by going to <a href="http://JobSearchThatWorks.com/012" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JobSearchThatWorks.com/012</a>.</p> <h2>On This Episode</h2> <p>Today, were addressing how your image can really make or break your chances of getting that job you are interviewing for.</p> <p>Let’s face it, we don’t interview every day. It’s difficult enough to prepare the right answers and now you have to worry about how to dress. We don’t even know the employer’s expectations. So let’s take the edge off and explore reasonable ways to present a professional image.</p> <p>On the show, we are interviewing a professional that can give you tips from head to toe!</p> <p>Cheryl Dougan, an Independent Senior Sales Director for one of the largest image consulting companies in the country will be sharing her insights into making a great first impression.</p> <p>Let’s get started.</p> <p>Since Cheryl gave us so many great image tips, I have listed the time stamps on the podcast where you can go directly to the ones that interest you most.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Attitude is the foundation of your image. (5:52)</li> <li>Great Attitude (9:30)</li> <li>Outer image is often a reflection of an inner attitude. (10:00)</li> <li>Outer appearance. (10:30)</li> <li>Hair (12:22)</li> <li>Ear Hair and Nose Hair (12:50)</li> <li>Facial Hair (13:15)</li> <li>Cleanliness (13:50)</li> <li>Makeup (13:58)</li> <li>Clothing (14:18)</li> <li>Colors (15:10)</li> <li>Nails (16:25)</li> <li>Shoes (16:45)</li> <li>Jewelry (17:55)</li> <li>Earrings – Men and Women (18:50)</li> <li>Tattoos (21:16)</li> <li>Dressing professionally on a tight budget (26:00)</li> <li>Picking the right clothes to combine clothing for variety and stretch your wardrobe (28:30)</li> <li>Matching Shoe/Accessories to clothing color. (30:05)</li> <li>Fragrances (31:24)</li> <li>Ask for an opinion about how you look for the interview. Especially if you are not sure. (32:36)</li> <li>Grammar and language (34:05)</li> <li>Let your voice mirror the person you are speaking with. (36:22)</li> <li>Balk at the responsibilities of the job once you start the job. (37:30)</li> <li>Desire for and willingness to do the job. (39:10)</li> <li>Turn around an initial rejection. (40:15)</li> <li>Make sure that what you are wearing and how you present yourself is removing potential barriers to getting hired. (22:30)</li> </ul> <p>Assume that the company is conservative. You can’t go wrong showing some effort. Show that you really want the job, even if you are overdressed.</p> <p><strong>Cheryl Dougan<br/> </strong><em>Independent Senior Sales Director</em><br/> <em>937-239-5235</em><br/> <em>CherylDougan@roadrunner.com</em></p> <h2>Recap</h2> <p>Well, we covered everything from attitude to image … head to toe as I promised. In fact, I time coded most of the points we discussed today, so you if you would like to find a particular topic you can fast forward to that spot in the show. Even with image and presentation being as important as it is, I want to go a little deeper and share a quote with you today.</p> <h2>Something to Ponder</h2> <p><em>“A beautiful person is not defined by a hair style, a pair of shoes, it’s not the logos on the T-shirt, the sport’s team on a hat, the designer’s name on a hand bag, or even how you smell.</em> <em>Instead, beauty lies in who you are when no one is watching, the person you are when there’s nothing to hide behind. No amount of concealer can cover up a cantankerous heart, but all the make-up in the world can’t add a single lumen to the brightness of a beautiful soul.” </em> <em>― Justin Young</em></p> <h4>Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it.</h4> <p> </p> <h2>What are your thoughts?</h2> <p>What questions do you have about your job search? Are there any particular challenges you are having difficulty with? 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013: Your Image Can Make or Break Your Chances at a New Job

 Today’s episode, is the second of a two part series on how to organize your job search step by step by step. Part 2 is about the 13 daily rituals that will help put your job search into overdrive. Highlights From the Previous Episode But before we dive into those 13 daily rituals, Last week’s show, episode 11,  covered the 20 Steps to take in sequence at the very beginning of your job search. These steps help you assemble the tools you will need to keep your job search running smoothly. Without this foundation, your search will be a frustrating series of starts and stops. If you missed it, I highly encourage you to go back an listen to it before continuing because this week’s episode picks up where last week’s episode left off. You can find it at  JobSearchThatWorks.com/011. On This Episode Now … let’s pick up where we left off last week. We have covered the 20 steps to lay a solid foundation for your job search in quite a bit of detail, and now it’s time to examine 13 rituals that will put your job search into overdrive.  In order to get our momentum for today’s show, I think it will be helpful to at least briefly list the 20 sequential steps we covered last week,  Pick a quite place to work without distraction. Play instrumental music in the background to enhance focus. Write a personal appraisal. Write a professional appraisal. Compile your complete work history. Write your resume and cover-letter and resume cards. Write your 30 second pitch or elevator speech. Write your voicemail script. Identify your network and your target list of companies. Compile a list of networking events, such as job fairs and business expos. Create a Google alert to be notified of upcoming networking opportunities. By the way, you can also use Google alerts to be notified of any news on companies you are targeting. Make a list of job transition groups that meet in your area and put them on your calendar. Compile a list of recruiters that work in your field. Compile a list of temporary employment agencies. Compile a list of contracting firms. Select a job board service like Indeed or Simply Hired that aggregates postings from hundreds or thousands of job boards. Select a planner to keep yourself organized. Build a master marketing list from the list of companies you compiled in your target list of companies and from the people you listed in your network list. Fill out your planner the night before. Purchase envelopes, stamps and thank you cards.  Responding to Postings on Job Boards vs. Calling the Hiring Manager Directly. Back in Episode 3, we talked about the Ten of the Ways to Look for a Job and Why I Really Like #10. If you are wondering why I think you should be making direct contact with the hiring managers in companies you are interested in working for, go back and listen to the episode at JobSearchThatWorks.com/003. In the beginning of your search I recommend making phone calls. This is a much faster way to get feedback and will put you in a position to have conversations with people working inside the company. Without question, it is the quickest and most effective way to make rapid progress. One of the first questions asked by coaching clients in this phase of the job search is, “How do I get past the gatekeeper?”. I cover that topic in episode 008. You can find it at www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/008. I have also shared a sample script in the show notes to episode 008. The next question that usually follows is, ” What do I do if I get the hiring manager’s voicemail?”. Great! Leave a message. You have already planned ahead and wrote your voicemail script. Just have it handy while you are making your calls. Remember to include a time and date you will call back. Consider making your next call two or three business days in the future and put it as an appointment on the calendar in your planner. I recommend putting the time of each call in your contact’s notes so you can change up the time of the call in the future. Jot down the names of everybody you spoke with while getting to the hiring manager, i.e. the front desk receptionist or administrative assistant, extension numbers, etc. Okay. Let’s step back and take a look at all the tools you have created for yourself. this is an amazing amount of progress. You have set the stage for your success. It is time to speak about a few daily rituals that will enhance your search and are often overlooked. But trust me, they make all the difference in the world.  Plan the night before Get to bed at a reasonable time Wake up early Reserve the first hour of the day for you … no technology, no telephone calls, no social media, NO EMAIL! Spend this time praying, meditating, taking a walk, exercising, or appreciating nature. This time is just for you … do something that nourishes your soul. Get cleaned up and dress like you are going to work. You are! Your are working for yourself and that’s the best person to work for that I can think of. Set normal work hours. Just like your job, and eight hour work day. with breaks in the morning, for lunch, and in the afternoon. Set an alarm once an hour to get up and stretch. Take a four deep slow breaths and then get back to your plan. Schedule a specific time or two for email. Otherwise, don’t look at it! Quit working at quitting time. Spend time with family and friends. Eat will and avoid too many carbohydrates. They tend to make us tired. It’s hard to get anything done when we are nodding off. Celebrate your accomplishments. Rinse and repeat.  In closing … if you find old habits beginning to creep in, here are a few suggestions.  Become aware of that you are doing in the moment. Don’t judge yourself or beat yourself up. Simply acknowledge that it is happening. Ask yourself if what you are doing is in your best interest and helping you progress toward your objective. If not, what action can you take that will help you reach your goal faster? Do it!  Today we covered the 13 recommended rituals to put your job search in overdrive. This built on the 20 step foundation we laid in last week’s episode. Something to Ponder “The world makes way for the man who knows where he is going.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. What are your thoughts? When trying to organize your job search, what are you having trouble with? 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<p><br/> Today’s episode, is the second of a two part series on how to organize your job search step by step by step. Part 2 is about the 13 daily rituals that will help put your job search into overdrive.</p> <h2>Highlights From the Previous Episode</h2> <p>But before we dive into those 13 daily rituals, Last week’s show, episode 11,  covered the 20 Steps to take in sequence at the very beginning of your job search. These steps help you assemble the tools you will need to keep your job search running smoothly. Without this foundation, your search will be a frustrating series of starts and stops. If you missed it, I highly encourage you to go back an listen to it before continuing because this week’s episode picks up where last week’s episode left off. You can find it at  <a href="http://JobSearchThatWorks.com/011" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JobSearchThatWorks.com/011</a>.</p> <h2>On This Episode</h2> <p>Now … let’s pick up where we left off last week. We have covered the 20 steps to lay a solid foundation for your job search in quite a bit of detail, and now it’s time to examine 13 rituals that will put your job search into overdrive.  In order to get our momentum for today’s show, I think it will be helpful to at least briefly list the 20 sequential steps we covered last week,</p> <ol> <li>Pick a quite place to work without distraction.</li> <li>Play instrumental music in the background to enhance focus.</li> <li>Write a personal appraisal.</li> <li>Write a professional appraisal.</li> <li>Compile your complete work history.</li> <li>Write your resume and cover-letter and resume cards.</li> <li>Write your 30 second pitch or elevator speech.</li> <li>Write your voicemail script.</li> <li>Identify your network and your target list of companies.</li> <li>Compile a list of networking events, such as job fairs and business expos.</li> <li>Create a Google alert to be notified of upcoming networking opportunities. By the way, you can also use Google alerts to be notified of any news on companies you are targeting.</li> <li>Make a list of job transition groups that meet in your area and put them on your calendar.</li> <li>Compile a list of recruiters that work in your field.</li> <li>Compile a list of temporary employment agencies.</li> <li>Compile a list of contracting firms.</li> <li>Select a job board service like Indeed or Simply Hired that aggregates postings from hundreds or thousands of job boards.</li> <li>Select a planner to keep yourself organized.</li> <li>Build a master marketing list from the list of companies you compiled in your target list of companies and from the people you listed in your network list.</li> <li>Fill out your planner the night before.</li> <li>Purchase envelopes, stamps and thank you cards.</li> </ol> <p>Responding to Postings on Job Boards vs. Calling the Hiring Manager Directly.</p> <p>Back in Episode 3, we talked about the Ten of the Ways to Look for a Job and Why I Really Like #10. If you are wondering why I think you should be making direct contact with the hiring managers in companies you are interested in working for, go back and listen to the episode at <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/003" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JobSearchThatWorks.com/003</a>.</p> <p>In the beginning of your search I recommend making phone calls. This is a much faster way to get feedback and will put you in a position to have conversations with people working inside the company. Without question, it is the quickest and most effective way to make rapid progress. One of the first questions asked by coaching clients in this phase of the job search is, “How do I get past the gatekeeper?”. I cover that topic in episode 008. You can find it at <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/008" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/008</a>. I have also shared a sample script in the show notes to episode 008.</p> <p>The next question that usually follows is, ” What do I do if I get the hiring manager’s voicemail?”. Great! Leave a message. You have already planned ahead and wrote your voicemail script. Just have it handy while you are making your calls. Remember to include a time and date you will call back. Consider making your next call two or three business days in the future and put it as an appointment on the calendar in your planner. I recommend putting the time of each call in your contact’s notes so you can change up the time of the call in the future. Jot down the names of everybody you spoke with while getting to the hiring manager, i.e. the front desk receptionist or administrative assistant, extension numbers, etc.</p> <p>Okay. Let’s step back and take a look at all the tools you have created for yourself. this is an amazing amount of progress. You have set the stage for your success.</p> <p>It is time to speak about a few daily rituals that will enhance your search and are often overlooked. But trust me, they make all the difference in the world.</p> <ol> <li>Plan the night before</li> <li>Get to bed at a reasonable time</li> <li>Wake up early</li> <li>Reserve the first hour of the day for you … no technology, no telephone calls, no social media, NO EMAIL! Spend this time praying, meditating, taking a walk, exercising, or appreciating nature. This time is just for you … do something that nourishes your soul.</li> <li>Get cleaned up and dress like you are going to work. You are! Your are working for yourself and that’s the best person to work for that I can think of.</li> <li>Set normal work hours. Just like your job, and eight hour work day. with breaks in the morning, for lunch, and in the afternoon.</li> <li>Set an alarm once an hour to get up and stretch. Take a four deep slow breaths and then get back to your plan.</li> <li>Schedule a specific time or two for email. Otherwise, don’t look at it!</li> <li>Quit working at quitting time.</li> <li>Spend time with family and friends.</li> <li>Eat will and avoid too many carbohydrates. They tend to make us tired. It’s hard to get anything done when we are nodding off.</li> <li>Celebrate your accomplishments.</li> <li>Rinse and repeat.</li> </ol> <p>In closing … if you find old habits beginning to creep in, here are a few suggestions.</p> <ul> <li>Become aware of that you are doing in the moment.</li> <li>Don’t judge yourself or beat yourself up. Simply acknowledge that it is happening.</li> <li>Ask yourself if what you are doing is in your best interest and helping you progress toward your objective.</li> <li>If not, what action can you take that will help you reach your goal faster?</li> <li>Do it!</li> </ul> <p>Today we covered the 13 recommended rituals to put your job search in overdrive. This built on the 20 step foundation we laid in last week’s episode. <b>Something to Ponder</b> <em><b>“The world makes way for the man who knows where he is going.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson</b></em></p> <h6><em>Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it.</em></h6> <p><b>What are your thoughts?</b> When trying to organize your job search, what are you having trouble with? 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012: Organize Your Job Search Step By Step – Part 2

 Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  you host, Ray Gooch. We will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future. In today’s episode, we  are talking about  How to organize your job search step by step by step. Looking for a new job can be so overwhelming that it helps to know what to do every step of the way. Highlights From the Previous Episode But before we dive into today’s topic, I wanted to remind you of what we covered in our last show, episode 010.  We explored the common mistakes and misconceptions about the right way to interact with recruiters. We found out what they can do to help us advance in our careers in the long term. But we also found out that they weren’t usually the right place to focus our attention if we need immediate results. We interviewed Steve Darby, a veteran recruiter. He gave some great advice on developing a good relationship with recruiters. One valuable takeaway from the conversation was that when a recruiter calls you, it’s probably a good idea to take the call. You never know when something wonderful is about to happen. If you missed it, you can listen by going to JobSearchThatWorks.com/010. On This Episode I have some really BIG projects on my plate. In fact, I feel like I have backed myself into a corner. There is not time to get distracted or fall into deeply ingrained unproductive habits. Every minute needs to count. Do you you feel like that? Can you relate? As with any project, a plan is needed to move from concept to completion. No matter how large or small, each step can be mapped out in its proper order, so when the time comes to begin assembling all the pieces, they fit together seamlessly. Let’s take a look at some of the big pieces to the job search puzzle.  Pick a quite place to work without distraction. Play instrumental music in the background to enhance focus. Try calm.com or foucsatwill Write a personal appraisal. Write a professional appraisal. Compile a work history including: – Title – Company – Dates of employment – Education – Certifications – Volunteer activity Write your resume and cover-letter – Decide the typer of resume tat best fits your situation – Chronological – Functional – Combination – High Impact – Make two resume templates. One for face to face interviews and one for online submission. – Design and order resume cards. Write your 30 second pitch or elevator speech Write your voicemail script. Create Call List – Identify your network – Identify your target list of companies (150 contacts = 7 interviews = 1 offer) Compile a list of networking events, such as job fairs and business expos. Create a Google Alert to be notified of upcoming networking opportunities. Here is the link to Google Alerts. Make a list of job transition groups that meet in your area and put them on your calendar. Compile a list of recruiters that work in your field. Compile a list of temporary employment agencies. Compile a list of contracting firms. Select a job board service like Indeed or Simply Hired that compile the postings from hundreds or thousands of job boards. Subscribe to www.JobSearchThatWorks.com and get free access to our Career Portal that gives you access to such a service. NOTE: This is NOT with the intention of applying. Listen to this section of the podcast for the proper use of Job Boards. Select a planner to keep yourself organized. Build a master marketing list from the list of companies you compiled in your target list of companies and from the people you listed in your network list. Fill out your planner the night before. Make sure it includes: – A prioritized task list – Calendar – Diary with notes – Expenses Purchase – Envelopes – Stamps – Thank you cards    Recap Today we covered the 20 Steps in an effective job search. And remember, next week we will continue this topic in Part 2 covering the 13 recommended rituals to put your job search in overdrive. Something to Ponder “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others planned for us.” – Richard I. Winwood Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. What are your thoughts? When trying to organize your job search, what are you having trouble with? 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<p> Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  you host, Ray Gooch. We will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future. In today’s episode, we  are talking about  How to organize your job search step by step by step. Looking for a new job can be so overwhelming that it helps to know what to do every step of the way.</p> <h2>Highlights From the Previous Episode</h2> <p>But before we dive into today’s topic, I wanted to remind you of what we covered in our last show, episode 010.  We explored the common mistakes and misconceptions about the right way to interact with recruiters. We found out what they can do to help us advance in our careers in the long term. But we also found out that they weren’t usually the right place to focus our attention if we need immediate results. We interviewed Steve Darby, a veteran recruiter. He gave some great advice on developing a good relationship with recruiters. One valuable takeaway from the conversation was that when a recruiter calls you, it’s probably a good idea to take the call. You never know when something wonderful is about to happen. If you missed it, you can listen by going to <a href="http://JobSearchThatWorks.com/010" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JobSearchThatWorks.com/010</a>.</p> <h2>On This Episode</h2> <p>I have some really BIG projects on my plate. In fact, I feel like I have backed myself into a corner. There is not time to get distracted or fall into deeply ingrained unproductive habits. Every minute needs to count. Do you you feel like that? Can you relate? As with any project, a plan is needed to move from concept to completion. No matter how large or small, each step can be mapped out in its proper order, so when the time comes to begin assembling all the pieces, they fit together seamlessly. Let’s take a look at some of the big pieces to the job search puzzle.</p> <ol> <li>Pick a quite place to work without distraction.</li> <li>Play instrumental music in the background to enhance focus. Try <a href="http://jobsearchthatworks.com/calm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">calm.com</a> or <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/focusatwill" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">foucsatwill</a></li> <li>Write a personal appraisal.</li> <li>Write a professional appraisal.</li> <li>Compile a work history including: – Title – Company – Dates of employment – Education – Certifications – Volunteer activity</li> <li>Write your resume and cover-letter – Decide the typer of resume tat best fits your situation – Chronological – Functional – Combination – High Impact – Make two resume templates. One for face to face interviews and one for online submission. – Design and order resume cards.</li> <li>Write your 30 second pitch or elevator speech</li> <li>Write your voicemail script.</li> <li>Create Call List – Identify your network – Identify your target list of companies (150 contacts = 7 interviews = 1 offer)</li> <li>Compile a list of networking events, such as job fairs and business expos.</li> <li>Create a <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/googlealerts" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Alert</a> to be notified of upcoming networking opportunities. <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/googlealerts" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Here is the link to Google Alerts.</a></li> <li>Make a list of job transition groups that meet in your area and put them on your calendar.</li> <li>Compile a list of recruiters that work in your field.</li> <li>Compile a list of temporary employment agencies.</li> <li>Compile a list of contracting firms.</li> <li>Select a job board service like Indeed or Simply Hired that compile the postings from hundreds or thousands of job boards. Subscribe to <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.JobSearchThatWorks.com</a> and get free access to our Career Portal that gives you access to such a service. NOTE: This is NOT with the intention of applying. Listen to this section of the podcast for the proper use of Job Boards.</li> <li>Select a planner to keep yourself organized.</li> <li>Build a master marketing list from the list of companies you compiled in your target list of companies and from the people you listed in your network list.</li> <li>Fill out your planner the night before. Make sure it includes: – A prioritized task list – Calendar – Diary with notes – Expenses</li> <li>Purchase – Envelopes – Stamps – Thank you cards</li> </ol> <p> </p> <h2>Recap</h2> <p>Today we covered the 20 Steps in an effective job search. And remember, next week we will continue this topic in Part 2 covering the 13 recommended rituals to put your job search in overdrive.</p> <h2>Something to Ponder</h2> <p><em>“Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others planned for us.” – Richard I. Winwood</em> Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it.</p> <h2>What are your thoughts?</h2> <p>When trying to organize your job search, what are you having trouble with? Share your thoughts in the comment section of the show notes.  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						</p><h2>FREE Access to our <br/>Career Portal</h2><p>When you subscribe to our mailing list.</p> <p>- Access to more than 1000 job boards</p> <p>- Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars</p> <p>- Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					<h2>You have successfully subscribed. 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011: Organize Your Job Search Step By Step – Part 1

 Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  you host, Ray Gooch. We will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future. In today’s episode, we are talking about  some things to consider when selecting a recruiter to assist you in your job search. Just how much should you rely on recruiter for the next step along your career path?   Highlights From the Previous Episode But before we do, in our last show, episode 009, we talked about The impact that negative emotions can have on getting into your next position. We talked about being honest with yourself about your wounds, acknowledging the impact they have had on you and realizing that you have the ability to choose how to interpret the situation. It is a great session to help you move past those road blocks.. If you missed it, you can listen by going to JobSearchThatWorks.com/009. On This Episode I am interviewing Steve Darby, owner of Searchlight Career Consultants. Steve is a seasoned recruiter about utilizing recruiters throughout your career. Contingency vs. Retained Recruiters A recruiter will commonly withhold Information about the client company on the first conversation. Candidates need to be patient and understand that recruiters will initially be guarded until there is a clear understanding that candidate is a true match for the position. Additionally, it is in the candidate’s best interest for the recruiter to take the time to understand the wants and needs of the candidate. Networking, Social Media, and Database. We do not advertise in Job Boards. Recruiters have to deliver candidates that are happily employed rather than those that are actively applying on Job Boards. Even when employers are running ads, a recruiter is thoroughly screening candidates and even surfacing passive candidates that employers will not find on a Job Board.  How a good recruiter finds candidates. The greatest misconception candidates have about recruiters. Reasons recruiters may not return your phone calls How a good recruiter can keep an candidate from feeling like he or she is being used to earn a commission. Why it can be a good idea for candidates to proactively contact recruiters to be represented. A recruiter’s perspective on resumes. Placement frequency using a recruiter. Appropriate expectations for working with a recruiter.  Recap We heard from a veteran recruiter about the best way to interact with recruiters. They are a valuable resource from a long term perspective when you are contacting them.  However, when they contact you, take the call.  You never know when something wonderful is about to happen. Something to Think About “When everything seem to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry FordThank you for joining me today, I really do appreciate it.   You can find the show notes at http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/010. What Are Your Thoughts Share with me any experiences you have had with recruiters. If you have any questions about working with recruiters, I’d be happy to get back with you. Share your thoughts in the comment section of today’s show notes.  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						FREE Access to our Career PortalWhen you subscribe to our mailing list. - Access to more than 1000 job boards - Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars - Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars     							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					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<p><br/> Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  you host, Ray Gooch. We will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future.<br/> I<em>n today’s episode</em>, we are talking about  some things to consider when selecting a recruiter to assist you in your job search. Just how much should you rely on recruiter for the next step along your career path?</p> <p> </p> <h2>Highlights From the Previous Episode</h2> <p>But before we do, in our last show, episode 009, we talked about The impact that negative emotions can have on getting into your next position. We talked about being honest with yourself about your wounds, acknowledging the impact they have had on you and realizing that you have the ability to choose how to interpret the situation. It is a great session to help you move past those road blocks.. If you missed it, you can listen by going to <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/009" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JobSearchThatWorks.com/009</a>.</p> <h2>On This Episode</h2> <p>I am interviewing Steve Darby, owner of Searchlight Career Consultants. Steve is a seasoned recruiter about utilizing recruiters throughout your career.</p> <p>Contingency vs. Retained Recruiters</p> <p>A recruiter will commonly withhold Information about the client company on the first conversation. Candidates need to be patient and understand that recruiters will initially be guarded until there is a clear understanding that candidate is a true match for the position.</p> <p>Additionally, it is in the candidate’s best interest for the recruiter to take the time to understand the wants and needs of the candidate.</p> <p>Networking, Social Media, and Database. We do not advertise in Job Boards. Recruiters have to deliver candidates that are happily employed rather than those that are actively applying on Job Boards.</p> <p>Even when employers are running ads, a recruiter is thoroughly screening candidates and even surfacing passive candidates that employers will not find on a Job Board.</p> <ul> <li>How a good recruiter finds candidates.</li> <li>The greatest misconception candidates have about recruiters.</li> <li>Reasons recruiters may not return your phone calls</li> <li>How a good recruiter can keep an candidate from feeling like he or she is being used to earn a commission.</li> <li>Why it can be a good idea for candidates to proactively contact recruiters to be represented.</li> <li>A recruiter’s perspective on resumes.</li> <li>Placement frequency using a recruiter.</li> <li>Appropriate expectations for working with a recruiter.</li> </ul> <h2>Recap</h2> <p>We heard from a veteran recruiter about the best way to interact with recruiters. They are a valuable resource from a long term perspective when you are contacting them.  However, when they contact you, take the call.  You never know when something wonderful is about to happen.</p> <h2>Something to Think About</h2> <p><em>“When everything seem to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford</em><em>Thank you for joining me today, I really do appreciate it.</em>   You can find the show notes at <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/010" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/010</a>.</p> <h2>What Are Your Thoughts</h2> <p>Share with me any experiences you have had with recruiters. If you have any questions about working with recruiters, I’d be happy to get back with you. <em>Share your thoughts in the comment section of today’s show notes.</em></p> <p> 				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						</p><h2>FREE Access to our <br/>Career Portal</h2><p>When you subscribe to our mailing list.</p> <p>- Access to more than 1000 job boards</p> <p>- Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars</p> <p>- Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					<h2>You have successfully subscribed. Remember To check your email for the link to your Career Portal.</h2> 					We hate spam and will never share your email address. 				 			 			 				 			<p></p> <p>The post <a href="https://jobsearchthatworks.com/the-role-of-recruiters-throughout-your-career/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">010: The Role of Recruiters Throughout Your Career</a> appeared first on <a href="https://jobsearchthatworks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Job Search That Works</a>.</p>

010: The Role of Recruiters Throughout Your Career

 Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  your host, Ray Gooch. In the podcast, we will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future. Highlights From the Previous Episode But before we do, in our last show, episode 008, we talked about he typical way most job seekers submit resumes for consideration don’t work. In this episode we discuss why you should consider another way that will get you much better results. In fact, by using this method, your resume is more likely to reach the person that makes the hiring decision instead of getting stuck in Human Resources.. If you missed it, you can listen by going to JobSearchThatWorks.com/008. On This Episode Common Job Search Obstacle You Have the Power to Change Hurts and bitterness can have an effect on us and everything we come into contact with. These can undermine the the very best job search. We can’t run from our problems, because wherever we go, our problems go with us, because most of the time, our problem is us. NLP: “Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is an approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in California, United States in the 1970s. Its creators claim a connection between the neurological processes (“neuro”), language (“linguistic”) and behavioral patterns learned through experience (“programming”) and that these can be changed to achieve specific goals in life.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programming The vast majority of communication is nonverbal. In fact, it is believed that 55% of communication is Body Language, 38% is tone of voice, and only 7% words. http://www.nonverbalgroup.com/2011/08/how-much-of-communication-is-really-nonverbal/ Most of us can relate to walking into a room where people have been disagreeing. Without anything being said, we can feel the tension. A few studies give us an indication of why this actually happens. Dogs sense fear! Well apparently so do we. Research by Rice University psychologist Denise Chen suggests a similar phenomenon occurs in humans. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090306142536.htm Further … though chemical signals people excrete, Researchers at Utrecht University in the Netherlands found that it is possible to smell emotion. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/07/smell-feelings-disgust-fear-chemosignals_n_2083047.html On the podcast, I share a personal situation that created a wound that I needed to resolve before being able to move forward in my career. My healing came from gratitude and forgiveness. Here are a few steps to take toward overcoming hurts that may be holding you back.  Be honest with yourself about your wounds. Acknowledge the impact they have had on you. Realize that you have the ability to choose how to interpret the situation. Move on and allow others to move on as well. Choose to remember the good in every situation.   Recap Be honest with yourself about your wounds. Acknowledge the impact they have had on you. Realize that you have the ability to choose how to interpret the situation. Move on. Something to Ponder “The surest route from suffering begins at the path of gratitude.” – Brendon Burchard   Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it.   What are your thoughts? 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<p><br/> Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  your host, Ray Gooch. In the podcast, we will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future.</p> <h2>Highlights From the Previous Episode</h2> <p>But before we do, in our last show, episode 008, we talked about he typical way most job seekers submit resumes for consideration don’t work. In this episode we discuss why you should consider another way that will get you much better results. In fact, by using this method, your resume is more likely to reach the person that makes the hiring decision instead of getting stuck in Human Resources.. If you missed it, you can listen by going to <a href="http://JobSearchThatWorks.com/008" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JobSearchThatWorks.com/008</a>.</p> <h2>On This Episode</h2> <p><strong>Common Job Search Obstacle You Have the Power to Change</strong><br/> Hurts and bitterness can have an effect on us and everything we come into contact with. These can undermine the the very best job search.</p> <p>We can’t run from our problems, because wherever we go, our problems go with us, because most of the time, our problem is us.</p> <p>NLP: “Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is an approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in California, United States in the 1970s. Its creators claim a connection between the neurological processes (“neuro”), language (“linguistic”) and behavioral patterns learned through experience (“programming”) and that these can be changed to achieve specific goals in life.” <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programming</a></p> <p>The vast majority of communication is nonverbal. In fact, it is believed that 55% of communication is Body Language, 38% is tone of voice, and only 7% words. <a href="http://www.nonverbalgroup.com/2011/08/how-much-of-communication-is-really-nonverbal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nonverbalgroup.com/2011/08/how-much-of-communication-is-really-nonverbal/</a></p> <p>Most of us can relate to walking into a room where people have been disagreeing. Without anything being said, we can feel the tension. A few studies give us an indication of why this actually happens.</p> <p>Dogs sense fear! Well apparently so do we. Research by Rice University psychologist Denise Chen suggests a similar phenomenon occurs in humans. <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090306142536.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090306142536.htm</a></p> <p>Further … though chemical signals people excrete, Researchers at Utrecht University in the Netherlands found that it is possible to smell emotion. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/07/smell-feelings-disgust-fear-chemosignals_n_2083047.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/07/smell-feelings-disgust-fear-chemosignals_n_2083047.html</a><br/> On the podcast, I share a personal situation that created a wound that I needed to resolve before being able to move forward in my career.</p> <p>My healing came from gratitude and forgiveness.</p> <p>Here are a few steps to take toward overcoming hurts that may be holding you back.</p> <ul> <li>Be honest with yourself about your wounds.</li> <li>Acknowledge the impact they have had on you.</li> <li>Realize that you have the ability to choose how to interpret the situation.</li> <li>Move on and allow others to move on as well.</li> <li>Choose to remember the good in every situation.</li> </ul> <p></p> <h2>Recap</h2> <p>Be honest with yourself about your wounds. Acknowledge the impact they have had on you. Realize that you have the ability to choose how to interpret the situation. Move on.</p> <h2>Something to Ponder</h2> <p><em>“The surest route from suffering begins at the path of gratitude.” – Brendon Burchard</em></p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it.  </p> <h2>What are your thoughts?</h2> <p>How would you answer the question,  “What did you dislike about your previous job?”   Share your thoughts in the comment section below.    				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						</p><h2>FREE Access to our <br/>Career Portal</h2><p>When you subscribe to our mailing list.</p> <p>- Access to more than 1000 job boards</p> <p>- Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars</p> <p>- Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					<h2>You have successfully subscribed. 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009: A Common Job Search Obstacle You Have the Power to Change

Why You Shouldn’t Submit Your Resume That Way!Hang in with me and you’ll see what I mean.Highlights From the Previous EpisodeBut before we do, in our last show, episode 007, we talked about the difference between duties and accomplishments. How knowing how to talk about your accomplishments will cause you to stand out in the crowd.. If you missed it, you can listen by going to JobSearchThatWorks.com/007.On This EpisodeWe’ll talk about the typical way most job seekers submit resumes for consideration and why you should consider another way that will get you much better results. In fact, most of the time your resume will reach the person that makes the hiring decision instead of getting stuck in Human Resources. Let’s talk STRATEGY. Which target gets the most attention for you? Posting online – not this way Job boards – not this way either. Human Resources – not any better. Hiring Manager – winner! Format – There’s a problem with Templates Tables Frames Headers Construct your resume without any of these. Applicant Tracking Systems have difficulty reading resumes with this and will delete them without a human ever seeing your information.Applicant Tracking Systems – Two main reasons an ATS rejects your resume- Keywords don’t match Cant read the resume, including  your contact information, because of the format. Now that we have solved that problem, let’s address the TACTICAL issues of effective resume submission- Online Job Boards Human Resources Hiring Manager/Boss’ Boss We have covered the what, who and why, let’s talk about the where by Identifying Target Companies- Industry Size of company Position Geography This is where I would like to introduce you to Reference USA. Offered my most Metro Libraries. Here’s a link to a video tutorial that will help you find a library nearest you that offers access to ReferenceUSA.www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/library-locator If you choose to use this link instead of watching the video, make sure you follow these instructions: When Google search opens, note that the following search string appears:                        library “reference usa” AND “Ohio” OR “OH”  site:.org OR site:.gov OR site:.edu Change “Ohio” to your state and make sure you include the quotation marks “”. Change “OH” to the two letter abbreviation for your state and remember to the abbreviation for your state and remember to include the quotation marks “”. Finally, narrow your search by entering the name of your town or the nearest larger town after the word library in the search string.  Now that you know where to find companies that fit your target, you need to know the numbers … the metrics for greatest odds of success.150 contacts = 7 interviews = 1 offerMethods: In person Phone Getting past the gatekeeper.Call before 8-00 AM, After 5-00 PM or between 1-00 – 2-00 PMUse a Pattern Interrupt to get past the gatekeeper more often. Here is an example of a conversation without and with one.Normal-Rec- “XYZ Company. How may I help you?”You- May I speak with Carrie Anderson?Rec- “Who’s calling please?”You- Pat SmithRec- “May I tell her what your call is concerning?”You- Employment.Rec- “Please hold while I transfer you to Human Resources.”Pattern Interrupt-Rec- “XYZ Company. How may I help you?”You- Hi. My name is Pat … Pat Smith. Who am I speaking with?Rec- “Annie”You- Hi Annie, Transfer me to Carrie Anderson, please.Rec- “May I ask what your call is in reference to?”You- No Annie, thanks for asking, but  I’d prefer that you just transfer me to Carrie. Once transferred to the Hiring Manager Voicemail – Leave a message with the date and time you will call back. Make sure you call back when you indicated. When you call back in, you can now tell the receptionist that Carrie is expecting your call if she gives you any grief. Speaking with the Hiring Manager – you can say something like … “Hi Carrie. My name is Pat Smith. We haven’t spoken before. I’l be brief.Give a version of your 30 second pitch (which is covered in our Career Portal) and indicate you are looking for some advice on how to …Perhaps ask Carrie if you can meet over a cup of coffee.Rinse and repeat 1. This isn’t a silver bullet and certainly won’t work all the time. Any increase in success is a plus. When referred to HR by the Hiring Manager, agree and ask to send the Hiring Manager a resume as well.   Tailor the resume you send to the position.   Send your resume in a handwritten envelope   Follow up a the time and date you indicate in your cover letter.   RecapSending your resume through a job board or a Human Resources ATS is NOT the most efficient or effective way to get noticed by an employer. Make contact with the person in the organization that would be your Boss’ Boss.Something to Ponder“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop the other people.”  ― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. What are your thoughts?What difficulties have you encountered in trying to get through to the Hiring Manager? Feel free tell your success stories as well. Share your thoughts in the comment section of the show notes.  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						FREE Access to our Career PortalWhen you subscribe to our mailing list. - Access to more than 1000 job boards - Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars - Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars     							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					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<h2>Why You Shouldn’t Submit Your Resume That Way!</h2><p>Hang in with me and you’ll see what I mean.</p><h2>Highlights From the Previous Episode</h2><p>But before we do, in our last show, episode 007, we talked about the difference between duties and accomplishments. How knowing how to talk about your accomplishments will cause you to stand out in the crowd.. If you missed it, you can listen by going to <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/007" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JobSearchThatWorks.com/007</a>.</p><h2>On This Episode</h2><p>We’ll talk about the typical way most job seekers submit resumes for consideration and why you should consider another way that will get you much better results. In fact, most of the time your resume will reach the person that makes the hiring decision instead of getting stuck in Human Resources.<br/> Let’s talk STRATEGY. Which target gets the most attention for you?</p><ul> <li>Posting online – not this way</li> <li>Job boards – not this way either.</li> <li>Human Resources – not any better.</li> <li>Hiring Manager – winner!</li> </ul><p>Format – There’s a problem with</p><ul> <li>Templates</li> <li>Tables</li> <li>Frames</li> <li>Headers</li> </ul><p>Construct your resume without any of these. Applicant Tracking Systems have difficulty reading resumes with this and will delete them without a human ever seeing your information.</p><p>Applicant Tracking Systems – Two main reasons an ATS rejects your resume-</p><ol> <li>Keywords don’t match</li> <li>Cant read the resume, including  your contact information, because of the format.</li> </ol><p>Now that we have solved that problem, let’s address the TACTICAL issues of effective resume submission-</p><ul> <li>Online Job Boards</li> <li>Human Resources</li> <li>Hiring Manager/Boss’ Boss</li> </ul><p>We have covered the what, who and why, let’s talk about the where by Identifying Target Companies-</p><ul> <li>Industry</li> <li>Size of company</li> <li>Position</li> <li>Geography</li> </ul><p>This is where I would like to introduce you to Reference USA. Offered my most Metro Libraries. Here’s a link to a video tutorial that will help you find a library nearest you that offers access to ReferenceUSA.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/library-locator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/library-locator</a> If you choose to use this link instead of watching the video, make sure you follow these instructions:</p><ol> <li>When Google search opens, note that the following search string appears:<br/> <em>                       library “reference usa” AND “Ohio” OR “OH”  site:.org OR site:.gov OR site:.edu</em></li> <li>Change <em>“Ohio”</em> to your state and make sure you include the quotation marks “”.</li> <li>Change “<em>OH”</em> to the two letter abbreviation for your state and remember to the abbreviation for your state and remember to include the quotation marks “”.</li> <li>Finally, narrow your search by entering the name of your town or the nearest larger town after the word <em>library</em> in the search string.</li> </ol><p> </p><p>Now that you know where to find companies that fit your target, you need to know the numbers … the metrics for greatest odds of success.</p><p>150 contacts = 7 interviews = 1 offer</p><p>Methods:</p><ul> <li>In person</li> <li>Phone</li> </ul><p>Getting past the gatekeeper.</p><p>Call before 8-00 AM, After 5-00 PM or between 1-00 – 2-00 PM</p><p>Use a Pattern Interrupt to get past the gatekeeper more often. Here is an example of a conversation without and with one.</p><p><strong>Normal-</strong></p><p><em>Rec- “XYZ Company. How may I help you?”</em></p><p><em>You- May I speak with Carrie Anderson?</em></p><p><em>Rec- “Who’s calling please?”</em></p><p><em>You- Pat Smith</em></p><p><em>Rec- “May I tell her what your call is concerning?”</em></p><p><em>You- Employment.</em></p><p><em>Rec- “Please hold while I transfer you to Human Resources.”</em></p><p><strong>Pattern Interrupt-</strong></p><p><em>Rec- “XYZ Company. How may I help you?”</em></p><p><em>You- Hi. My name is Pat … Pat Smith. Who am I speaking with?</em></p><p><em>Rec- “Annie”</em></p><p><em>You- Hi Annie, Transfer me to Carrie Anderson, please.</em></p><p><em>Rec- “May I ask what your call is in reference to?”</em></p><p><em>You- No Annie, thanks for asking, but  I’d prefer that you just transfer me to Carrie.</em><br/> <em>Once transferred to the Hiring Manager</em></p><p> </p><p>Voicemail – Leave a message with the date and time you will call back. Make sure you call back when you indicated. When you call back in, you can now tell the receptionist that Carrie is expecting your call if she gives you any grief.<br/> Speaking with the Hiring Manager – you can say something like …<br/> “Hi Carrie. My name is Pat Smith. We haven’t spoken before. I’l be brief.</p><p>Give a version of your 30 second pitch (which is covered in our Career Portal) and indicate you are looking for some advice on how to …</p><p>Perhaps ask Carrie if you can meet over a cup of coffee.</p><p>Rinse and repeat<br/> 1. This isn’t a silver bullet and certainly won’t work all the time. Any increase in success is a plus.</p><ol> <li>When referred to HR by the Hiring Manager, agree and ask to send the Hiring Manager a resume as well.<p></p> </li> <li> <p>Tailor the resume you send to the position.</p> </li> <li> <p>Send your resume in a handwritten envelope</p> </li> <li> <p>Follow up a the time and date you indicate in your cover letter.</p> </li> </ol><p> </p><h2>Recap</h2><p>Sending your resume through a job board or a Human Resources ATS is NOT the most efficient or effective way to get noticed by an employer. Make contact with the person in the organization that would be your Boss’ Boss.</p><h2>Something to Ponder</h2><p><em>“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop the other people.”  ― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it.</em></p><p> </p><h2>What are your thoughts?</h2><p>What difficulties have you encountered in trying to get through to the Hiring Manager? Feel free tell your success stories as well. 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008: Reconsider Submitting Your Resume Like That

 Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  you host, Ray Gooch. Over the next few minutes, we will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future. In today’s episode, we are talking about how Employers Are Not Interested In What You Do As Much As What You Have Accomplished Highlights From the Previous Episode But before we do, in our last show, episode 006, we talked about Five Reasons Your Resume Is Rejected And How To Turn It Into Your Own Personal Marketing Machine.  Poor Format It is too long Your Objective limits you You fail to highlight your Accomplishments Wrong keywords  If you missed it, you can listen by going to JobSearchThatWorks.com/006. On This Episode Employers Are Not Interested In What You Do As Much As What You Have Accomplished There’s a big difference between Duties and Accomplishments. Duties:  Are all the routine things you do in the performance of your job. Are done as a part of the minimum expectation in the performance of your job.  Accomplishments:  Are those achievements beyond the daily routine. They bring added value and benefit to your employer.  A Pharmacist’s duty may be to greet customers and count pills. However, an accomplishment may be that the pharmacist grew the pharmacy from 150 scripts per day to filling 450 scripts per day within a 12 month period by speaking to neighborhood groups and civic organizations on dangers of common drug interactions. Perhaps you are struggling to recognize your accomplishments. Consider that:  We all have them. We get so good at performing our responsibilities that we often fail to recognize how we distinguish ourselves from our co-workers. Employer reviews don’t tell the whole story. You may get a pat on the back for doing a good job and that’s about it. Who knows? Maybe your boss might thing you will want a big raise if they point out too many exceptional things you have done.  Accomplishments demonstrate that you have made your company money, saved your company money or improved processes within the company. These activities show your worth beyond being a warm body that can deliver the minimum requirement. Here’s a simple way to identify your accomplishments and move you toward being able to articulate them. Take out a piece of paper and make three columns on it. Next put heading on those columns. Title the left column “Challenge”, the middle column “Action Taken” and the right column “Results”. Challenge                |                Action taken                |                Results Fill out a page for each position you have held within each company for which you have worked. I said this task is simple, not easy. It takes some thought. If you are having difficulty, consider the things your co-workers came to for. These will be indicators of your strengths. We are usually confident about something we do well. That is where we usually make a valued contribution. The second step to this process is articulating our accomplishment. Let’s continue the Pharmacist example.  Our pharmacist writes down the challenge in the first column. It is a l150 scripts per day which is a low number. In the second column, she writes down how she attends neighborhood groups and civic organizations like Rotary or Kiwanis talking about some common drug interactions that are commonly overlooked. She offers herself as a resource for safely administering medications. Especially to children and aging parents who are often unaware of potential danger. She then writes in the third column how the number of scripts kept improving over the year reaching 450 per day. That is a 66% increase in the number of daily prescriptions fill in just one year. A student in one of my classes spoke up saying, “ I am a bailiff in a federal court. I don’t have any accomplishments.” To the contrary, if you don’t maintain order, will that slow down proceedings? “Yes.” he answers. Does it cost the court money when there are delays that you have direct control over? “Yes.” he answers again. Do you think the judge might have something to say to you if delays were a result of something you did or did not do? “Yes.” he replied. Then you have accomplishments. You simply need to use the formula you have been given to recognize them and learn how to share them.   Assembly worker? What about a 15% increase in hourly production by re-positioning the parts supply within reach and the natural range of motion?   Or a Pizza Delivery Manager who reduces accidents by 13% through adjusting the customer expectation from 30 minute to 45 minute delivery times. There was a national chain that did just that.  Click here to download the  Accomplishment Worksheet I mentioned in the podcast. You can use to help you identify the contributions you make to your employer. Here are seven examples of where you will use the accomplishments you uncover.  In your 30 second elevator  pitch during networking opportunities. On your resume or CV. In your cover letter. During Informational Interviews In formal telephone or face to face interviews. During offer negotiations. When you are asking for a raise.  Imagine how much more confidence you have when you know your worth and can talk about the value you bring. It is nothing less than life changing. I have interviewed many thousands of job seekers over the years and it is truly rare when a candidate can communicate their value. Be one of the few and you will stand head and shoulders above your competition. Rest assured that you will be remembered by the hiring authority. Someone who can communicate their worth is a breath of fresh air in the drudgery of interviewing scores of candidates, looking for that rare jewel. Knock the dust of and polish your presentation. Be that rare jewel the next hiring manager you speak with is looking for. Recap In review, we talked about the difference between duties and accomplishments. How knowing how to talk about your accomplishments will cause you to stand out in the crowd. Something to Ponder “By taking the time to stop and appreciate who you are and what you’ve achieved – and perhaps learned through a few mistakes, stumbles and losses – you actually can enhance everything about you. Self-acknowledgment and appreciation are what give you the insights and awareness to move forward toward higher goals and accomplishments.” – Jack Canfield Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. What are your thoughts? I want to make sure our time together is beneficial for you. Let me know some of the struggles you are having with your job search. I would love to help. You can go over to http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com and click on the the voice message icon on the left side of the page. As long as you have a microphone on your device, you can just tell me your challenge and I might just include you asking your question here on the show. You can also share your thoughts with us in the comment section of the show notes.   Until next time ….  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						FREE Access to our Career PortalWhen you subscribe to our mailing list. - Access to more than 1000 job boards - Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars - Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars     							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					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<p> Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  you host, Ray Gooch. Over the next few minutes, we will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future. In today’s episode, we are talking about how <strong>Employers Are Not Interested In What You Do As Much As What You Have Accomplished</strong></p> <h2>Highlights From the Previous Episode</h2> <p>But before we do, in our last show, episode 006, we talked about <strong>Five Reasons Your Resume Is Rejected And How To Turn It Into Your Own Personal Marketing Machine.</strong></p> <ol> <li>Poor Format</li> <li>It is too long</li> <li>Your Objective limits you</li> <li>You fail to highlight your Accomplishments</li> <li>Wrong keywords</li> </ol> <p>If you missed it, you can listen by going to <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/006" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">JobSearchThatWorks.com/006</a>.</p> <h2>On This Episode</h2> <h3>Employers Are Not Interested In What You Do As Much As What You Have Accomplished</h3> <p>There’s a big difference between Duties and Accomplishments. <strong>Duties:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Are all the routine things you do in the performance of your job.</li> <li>Are done as a part of the minimum expectation in the performance of your job.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Accomplishments:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Are those achievements beyond the daily routine.</li> <li>They bring added value and benefit to your employer.</li> </ul> <p>A Pharmacist’s <strong>duty</strong> may be to greet customers and count pills. However, an <strong>accomplishment</strong> may be that the pharmacist grew the pharmacy from 150 scripts per day to filling 450 scripts per day within a 12 month period by speaking to neighborhood groups and civic organizations on dangers of common drug interactions. Perhaps you are struggling to recognize your accomplishments. Consider that:</p> <ul> <li>We all have them.</li> <li>We get so good at performing our responsibilities that we often fail to recognize how we distinguish ourselves from our co-workers.</li> <li>Employer reviews don’t tell the whole story. You may get a pat on the back for doing a good job and that’s about it. Who knows? Maybe your boss might thing you will want a big raise if they point out too many exceptional things you have done.</li> </ul> <p><em>Accomplishments demonstrate that you have made your company money, saved your company money or improved processes within the company.</em> These activities show your worth beyond being a warm body that can deliver the minimum requirement. Here’s a simple way to identify your accomplishments and move you toward being able to articulate them. Take out a piece of paper and make three columns on it. Next put heading on those columns. Title the left column “Challenge”, the middle column “Action Taken” and the right column “Results”.</p> <p><strong>Challenge                |                Action taken                |                Results</strong></p> <p>Fill out a page for each position you have held within each company for which you have worked.</p> <p>I said this task is simple, not easy. It takes some thought. If you are having difficulty, consider the things your co-workers came to for. These will be indicators of your strengths. We are usually confident about something we do well. That is where we usually make a valued contribution. The second step to this process is <strong>articulating our accomplishment.</strong> Let’s continue the Pharmacist example.</p> <ul> <li>Our <strong>pharmacist</strong> writes down the challenge in the first column. It is a l150 scripts per day which is a low number. In the second column, she writes down how she attends neighborhood groups and civic organizations like Rotary or Kiwanis talking about some common drug interactions that are commonly overlooked. She offers herself as a resource for safely administering medications. Especially to children and aging parents who are often unaware of potential danger. She then writes in the third column how the number of scripts kept improving over the year reaching 450 per day. That is a 66% increase in the number of daily prescriptions fill in just one year. A student in one of my classes spoke up saying, “ I am a <strong>bailiff</strong> in a federal court. I don’t have any accomplishments.” To the contrary, if you don’t maintain order, will that slow down proceedings? “Yes.” he answers. Does it cost the court money when there are delays that you have direct control over? “Yes.” he answers again. Do you think the judge might have something to say to you if delays were a result of something you did or did not do? “Yes.” he replied. Then you have accomplishments. You simply need to use the formula you have been given to recognize them and learn how to share them.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Assembly worker</strong>? What about a 15% increase in hourly production by re-positioning the parts supply within reach and the natural range of motion?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Or a <strong>Pizza Delivery Manager</strong> who reduces accidents by 13% through adjusting the customer expectation from 30 minute to 45 minute delivery times. There was a national chain that did just that.</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://jobsearchthatworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Accomplishment-Worksheet.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to download the  Accomplishment Worksheet</strong></a> I mentioned in the podcast. You can use to help you identify the contributions you make to your employer. Here are seven examples of where you will use the accomplishments you uncover.</p> <ol> <li>In your 30 second elevator  pitch during networking opportunities.</li> <li>On your resume or CV.</li> <li>In your cover letter.</li> <li>During Informational Interviews</li> <li>In formal telephone or face to face interviews.</li> <li>During offer negotiations.</li> <li>When you are asking for a raise.</li> </ol> <p>Imagine how much more confidence you have when you know your worth and can talk about the value you bring. It is nothing less than life changing. I have interviewed many thousands of job seekers over the years and it is truly rare when a candidate can communicate their value. Be one of the few and you will stand head and shoulders above your competition. Rest assured that you will be remembered by the hiring authority. Someone who can communicate their worth is a breath of fresh air in the drudgery of interviewing scores of candidates, looking for that rare jewel. Knock the dust of and polish your presentation. Be that rare jewel the next hiring manager you speak with is looking for.</p> <h2>Recap</h2> <p>In review, we talked about the difference between duties and accomplishments. How knowing how to talk about your accomplishments will cause you to stand out in the crowd.</p> <h2>Something to Ponder</h2> <p><em>“By taking the time to stop and appreciate who you are and what you’ve achieved – and perhaps learned through a few mistakes, stumbles and losses – you actually can enhance everything about you. Self-acknowledgment and appreciation are what give you the insights and awareness to move forward toward higher goals and accomplishments.” – Jack Canfield</em> Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it.</p> <h2>What are your thoughts?</h2> <p>I want to make sure our time together is beneficial for you. Let me know some of the struggles you are having with your job search. I would love to help. You can go over to <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com</a> and click on the the voice message icon on the left side of the page. As long as you have a microphone on your device, you can just tell me your challenge and I might just include you asking your question here on the show. You can also share your thoughts with us in the comment section of the show notes.   <em>Until next time ….</em>  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						</p><h2>FREE Access to our <br/>Career Portal</h2><p>When you subscribe to our mailing list.</p> <p>- Access to more than 1000 job boards</p> <p>- Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars</p> <p>- Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					<h2>You have successfully subscribed. 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007: Employers Are Not Interested In What You Do As Much As What You Have Accomplished

Five Reasons Your Resume Is RejectedAnd How To Turn It Into Your Own Personal Marketing MachineHighlights From the Previous EpisodeBut before we do, in our last show, episode 005, we talked about The Hidden Job Market and How You Can Find It As a reminder, The “hidden job market” refers to job openings that are not posted online or advertised. Positions are posted internally with hopes that employees will refer candidates. Human resources receives too many applications. Human resources is focusing on priority openings. Sensitive high-level position. Replacing someone with a critical function that the company cannot afford to be without. Extremely low supply of highly specialized skills. These openings are typically given to recruiters. If you missed it, you can listen by going to JobSearchThatWorks.com/005.On This EpisodeHottest spots on a resume. Heat map studies of where Recruiters are looking on your resume. 1. Format and Layout Doc/RTF/PDF Contact Info in Header Templates are a problem for ATS’s Versions for online vs in person How much contact info? Top third (above the fold) Titles most important, then company, then dates to the right.Duties in a small paragraph (2 to 3 lines) Accomplishments in bullet points (2 to 3 for each position held. 10 years work history is enough. Fill gaps with volunteer / continuing education Education at the bottom listing degree but leave off year. No personal information i.e. height, weight, pictures, marital status, religious or political affiliation. Leave off superfluous and “duh” type information, like “Resume upon request” 2. A resume in not a Biography.It is a marketing brochure. Highlighting the benefit/value you bring to the company. Thorough company research is required to understand the position and how you fit in.3. Leave off an objective. It limits your opportunities. Use a Professional Overview instead. This should highlight major accomplishments and value you bring to the prospective employer.4. Accomplishments vs. Duties. While some duties may be necessary, these should not be the obvious that everyone in that position typically performs. These should be the high profile duties that make a significant contribution to the workflow. Focus mostly on Accomplishments – how you have made money, saved money or improved process. Think of challenges you faced, the action you took to address the challenge and the result of your action. Use numbers whenever possible, i.e. % increase, top 3 in the country, etc. Remember, try your best to only use bullet points for accomplishments.5. Keywords are paramount. Once again, you must do your research to know them. In addition to recognizing them on the company website, in job postings, and in conversations you have with people inside the company during informational interviews, use a tool such as www.wordle.net or www.worditout.com on iOS devices.RecapIn order for your resume to get you the attention you deserve, 1. Format your resume properly keeping ease of reading / scanning in mind. 2. A resume is a marketing brochure, not an auto biography. 3. Use a Professional Overview in the place of an Objective. 4. Focus on Accomplishments rather than putting so much emphasis on duties. 5. Use Keywords that match the position and culture of the company.Something to Ponder“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” – George Santayana Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. You can find the show notes including any links and references mentioned today at www.JobSearchThatWoks.com/006.What are your thoughts?What challenges do you have in writing your resume? What have you found to work well for you? Share what you think with the other listeners in the comment section of the show notes.   Until next time …  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						FREE Access to our Career PortalWhen you subscribe to our mailing list. - Access to more than 1000 job boards - Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars - Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars     							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					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<h3>Five Reasons Your Resume Is Rejected</h3><h3>And How To Turn It Into Your Own Personal Marketing Machine</h3><h3></h3><h4>Highlights From the Previous Episode</h4><p>But before we do, in our last show, episode 005, we talked about The Hidden Job Market and How You Can Find It<br/> As a reminder, The “hidden job market” refers to job openings that are not posted online or advertised.</p><ul> <li>Positions are posted internally with hopes that employees will refer candidates.</li> <li>Human resources receives too many applications.</li> <li>Human resources is focusing on priority openings.</li> <li>Sensitive high-level position.</li> <li>Replacing someone with a critical function that the company cannot afford to be without.</li> <li>Extremely low supply of highly specialized skills. These openings are typically given to recruiters.</li> </ul><p>If you missed it, you can listen by going to <a href="http://JobSearchThatWorks.com/005" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JobSearchThatWorks.com/005</a>.</p><h4>On This Episode</h4><p>Hottest spots on a resume.<br/> Heat map studies of where Recruiters are looking on your resume.</p><p></p><p> </p><p><strong>1. Format and Layout</strong></p><ul> <li>Doc/RTF/PDF</li> <li>Contact Info in Header</li> <li>Templates are a problem for ATS’s</li> <li>Versions for online vs in person</li> <li>How much contact info?</li> <li>Top third (above the fold)</li> <li>Titles most important, then company, then dates to the right.Duties in a small paragraph (2 to 3 lines)</li> <li>Accomplishments in bullet points (2 to 3 for each position held.</li> <li>10 years work history is enough.</li> <li>Fill gaps with volunteer / continuing education</li> <li>Education at the bottom listing degree but leave off year.</li> <li>No personal information i.e. height, weight, pictures, marital status, religious or political affiliation.</li> <li>Leave off superfluous and “duh” type information, like “Resume upon request”</li> </ul><p><strong>2.</strong> <strong>A resume in not a Biography.</strong></p><p>It is a marketing brochure. Highlighting the benefit/value you bring to the company. Thorough company research is required to understand the position and how you fit in.</p><p><strong>3. Leave off an objective. </strong></p><p>It limits your opportunities. Use a Professional Overview instead. This should highlight major accomplishments and value you bring to the prospective employer.</p><p><strong>4. Accomplishments vs. Duties. </strong></p><p>While some duties may be necessary, these should not be the obvious that everyone in that position typically performs. These should be the high profile duties that make a significant contribution to the workflow. Focus mostly on Accomplishments – how you have made money, saved money or improved process. Think of challenges you faced, the action you took to address the challenge and the result of your action. Use numbers whenever possible, i.e. % increase, top 3 in the country, etc. Remember, try your best to only use bullet points for accomplishments.</p><p><strong>5. Keywords are paramount. </strong></p><p>Once again, you must do your research to know them. In addition to recognizing them on the company website, in job postings, and in conversations you have with people inside the company during informational interviews, use a tool such as <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/wordle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wordle.net</a> or <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/worditout" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.worditout.com</a> on iOS devices.</p><h4>Recap</h4><p>In order for your resume to get you the attention you deserve, 1. Format your resume properly keeping ease of reading / scanning in mind. 2. A resume is a marketing brochure, not an auto biography. 3. Use a Professional Overview in the place of an Objective. 4. Focus on Accomplishments rather than putting so much emphasis on duties. 5. Use Keywords that match the position and culture of the company.</p><h4>Something to Ponder</h4><p><em>“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” – George Santayana</em> Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. You can find the show notes including any links and references mentioned today at <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWoks.com/006" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.JobSearchThatWoks.com/006</a>.</p><h4>What are your thoughts?</h4><p>What challenges do you have in writing your resume? What have you found to work well for you? Share what you think with the other listeners in the comment section of the show notes.   Until next time …</p>  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						<h2>FREE Access to our <br/>Career Portal</h2><p>When you subscribe to our mailing list.</p> <p>- Access to more than 1000 job boards</p> <p>- Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars</p> <p>- Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					<h2>You have successfully subscribed. 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006: Five Reasons Your Resume Is Rejected And How To Turn It Into Your Own Personal Marketing Machine

… Olly Olly Oxen Free Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  you host, Ray Gooch. Over the next 30 – 40 minutes, we will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future. In today’s episode, we are talking about  the “hidden job market” and how you can find the jobs that are never advertised. Highlights From the Previous Episode But before we do, in our last show, episode 004, we talked about  How Job Boards are in the business to sell advertising to companies and make a profit for their investors. Applicant Tracing Systems screen out candidates whose resume and application don’t match the keywords in the job posting. You must become a student of the game.. If you missed it, you can listen by going to JobSearchThatWorks.com/004.  On This Episode The “hidden job market” refers to job openings that are not posted online or advertised.  Positions are posted internally with hopes that employees will  refer candidates. Human resources receives too many applications. Human resources is focusing on priority openings. Sensitive high-level position. Replacing someone with a critical function that the company cannot afford to be without. Extremely low supply of highly specialized skills. These openings are typically given to recruiters.  Breaking into the hidden job market.  Get clear on your skill sets and accomplishments. Know and be able to articulate the value you bring to  and employer. Determine your target market.   Industry Company size Position Geography   Pull a list of companies together that fit that description. A tool such as ReferenceUSA (available through the reference desk and online at most metro libraries) Identify the the person who would be your boss’ boss. Find a way to contact them and ask for some assistance. Send a resume to the Hiring Manager. Not Human Resources. If you are instructed to apply through HR, indicate your willingness to comply and ask if you can also send a resume directly to the person you are speaking with in the event a colleague or associate has a need for someone with your background. Send you resume in a hand addressed envelope marked “personal and confidential”.  Remember, you will have no idea if there are any openings in the company you are calling. So establishing rapport is very important. It takes about 150 of this type of contact to result in 7 interviews that will result in 1 offer. This hidden job market can be tapped by being self aware and confident about what you have to offer a company.  This is a brief outline of the concept. You should consider using a Career Coach or out Career Portal for details on how to effectively conduct this kind of job search. This is networking on steroids. Something to Ponder “Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” – Stephen King Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. You can find the show notes including any links and references mentioned today at www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/005. What are your thoughts? What are your challenges when trying to break into “the hidden job market? Share your thoughts in the comment section of the show notes.  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						FREE Access to our Career PortalWhen you subscribe to our mailing list. - Access to more than 1000 job boards - Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars - Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars     							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					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<h3>… Olly Olly Oxen Free</h3> <p>Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  you host, Ray Gooch. Over the next 30 – 40 minutes, we will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future.<br/> In today’s episode, we are talking about  the “hidden job market” and how you can find the jobs that are never advertised.</p> <h3>Highlights From the Previous Episode</h3> <p>But before we do, in our last show, episode 004, we talked about</p> <ul> <li>How Job Boards are in the business to sell advertising to companies and make a profit for their investors.</li> <li>Applicant Tracing Systems screen out candidates whose resume and application don’t match the keywords in the job posting.</li> <li>You must become a student of the game.. If you missed it, you can listen by going to <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/004" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JobSearchThatWorks.com/004</a>.</li> </ul> <h3>On This Episode</h3> <p><strong>The “hidden job market” refers to job openings that are not posted online or advertised.</strong></p> <ul> <li>Positions are posted internally with hopes that employees will  refer candidates.</li> <li>Human resources receives too many applications.</li> <li>Human resources is focusing on priority openings.</li> <li>Sensitive high-level position.</li> <li>Replacing someone with a critical function that the company cannot afford to be without.</li> <li>Extremely low supply of highly specialized skills. These openings are typically given to recruiters.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Breaking into the hidden job market.</strong></p> <ol> <li>Get clear on your skill sets and accomplishments.</li> <li>Know and be able to articulate the value you bring to  and employer.</li> <li>Determine your target market.</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Industry</li> <li>Company size</li> <li>Position</li> <li>Geography</li> </ul> <ol> <li>Pull a list of companies together that fit that description. A tool such as ReferenceUSA (available through the reference desk and online at most metro libraries)</li> <li>Identify the the person who would be your boss’ boss.</li> <li>Find a way to contact them and ask for some assistance.</li> <li>Send a resume to the Hiring Manager. Not Human Resources. If you are instructed to apply through HR, indicate your willingness to comply and ask if you can also send a resume directly to the person you are speaking with in the event a colleague or associate has a need for someone with your background.</li> <li>Send you resume in a hand addressed envelope marked “personal and confidential”.</li> </ol> <p>Remember, you will have no idea if there are any openings in the company you are calling. So establishing rapport is very important.</p> <p>It takes about 150 of this type of contact to result in 7 interviews that will result in 1 offer.</p> <p>This hidden job market can be tapped by being self aware and confident about what you have to offer a company.  This is a brief outline of the concept. You should consider using a Career Coach or out Career Portal for details on how to effectively conduct this kind of job search. This is networking on steroids.</p> <h3>Something to Ponder</h3> <p><em>“Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” – Stephen King</em> Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. You can find the show notes including any links and references mentioned today at <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/005" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/005</a>.</p> <h3>What are your thoughts?</h3> <p>What are your challenges when trying to break into “the hidden job market? Share your thoughts in the comment section of the show notes.</p>  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						<h2>FREE Access to our <br/>Career Portal</h2><p>When you subscribe to our mailing list.</p> <p>- Access to more than 1000 job boards</p> <p>- Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars</p> <p>- Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					<h2>You have successfully subscribed. 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005: The Hidden Job Market and How You Can Find It

… Discover a Better Way to Find the Job You Have Been Looking For Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  you host, Ray Gooch. Over the next 30 – 40 minutes, we will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future. In today’s episode, we are talking about why Job Boards are such a frustrating way to look for a job and discover a much better way to find the job you have been looking for. Highlights From the Previous Episode But before we get to this weeks topic, in our last show, episode 003, we talked about Ten of the Ways to Look for a Job … and why I Really Like #10. In summary, Out of all the ways to look for a job, the least productive are  blanket mailing out resumes responding to ads in professional or trade journals responding to ads on Internet Job Sites.   The most productive ways to find a job are  calling companies in the yellow pages partnering with other job hunters, and the most effective at 87% … taking inventory of yourself then targeting the employers where you ought to be working.  That last one is #10 on the list and the one I really like. If you missed it, you can listen by going to www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/003. On This Episode Why Looking for a Work on a Job Board Is So  Frustrating Let’s start by understanding a little about job boards.  According to the Palm Beach Daily News, CareerBuilder® spent $36.8 Million on Super Bowl Ads from 2002 – 2011 Job Boards sell Advertising – NOT Jobs Candidate clicks convince Employers to Buy Advertising CareerBuilder® reports that around 50% of all candidates applying through job postings online never hear back from the employer most likely due to applicant tracking systems screening them out. http://careerbuildercommunications.com/candidatebehavior/#sthash.KkXdQE6B.AWZGkbfq.dpbs  The DOL indicates that Eighty percent of all positions are filled without employer advertising. http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/tap/tap3_4.pdfBecome a student of the game Understand the roles that individuals play in the hiring process:  Job Seeker Career Counselor Recruiter Human Resources Hiring Authority Human Resources vs. Hiring Authority  Recap  Job Boards are in the business to sell advertising to companies and make a profit for their investors. Applicant Tracking Systems screen out candidates whose resume and application don’t match the keywords in the job posting.  You must become a student of the game.  Something to Ponder “Those who trust to chance must abide by the results of chance. – Calvin Coolidge   Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. What are your thoughts? What has been your experience using job boards. Share your thoughts in the comment section of the show notes.  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						FREE Access to our Career PortalWhen you subscribe to our mailing list. - Access to more than 1000 job boards - Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars - Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars     							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					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<h3>… Discover a Better Way to Find the Job You Have Been Looking For</h3> <p>Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  you host, Ray Gooch. Over the next 30 – 40 minutes, we will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future. In today’s episode, we are talking about why Job Boards are such a frustrating way to look for a job and discover a much better way to find the job you have been looking for.</p> <h4><strong>Highlights From the Previous Episode</strong></h4> <p>But before we get to this weeks topic, in our last show, episode 003, we talked about Ten of the Ways to Look for a Job … and why I Really Like #10. In summary, Out of all the ways to look for a job, the least productive are</p> <ul> <li>blanket mailing out resumes</li> <li>responding to ads in professional or trade journals</li> <li>responding to ads on Internet Job Sites.</li> </ul> <h4> The most productive ways to find a job are</h4> <ul> <li>calling companies in the yellow pages</li> <li>partnering with other job hunters, and</li> <li>the most effective at 87% … taking inventory of yourself then targeting the employers where you ought to be working.</li> </ul> <p>That last one is #10 on the list and <em>the one I really like</em>. If you missed it, you can listen by going to <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/003" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/003</a>.</p> <h3>On This Episode</h3> <p><strong>Why Looking for a Work on a Job Board Is So  Frustrating</strong> Let’s start by understanding a little about job boards.</p> <ul> <li>According to the Palm Beach Daily News, CareerBuilder® spent $36.8 Million on Super Bowl Ads from 2002 – 2011</li> <li>Job Boards sell Advertising – NOT Jobs</li> <li>Candidate clicks convince Employers to Buy Advertising</li> <li>CareerBuilder® reports that around 50% of all candidates applying through job postings online never hear back from the employer most likely due to applicant tracking systems screening them out. <a href="http://careerbuildercommunications.com/candidatebehavior/#sthash.KkXdQE6B.AWZGkbfq.dpbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://careerbuildercommunications.com/candidatebehavior/#sthash.KkXdQE6B.AWZGkbfq.dpbs</a></li> </ul> <p>The DOL indicates that Eighty percent of all positions are filled without employer advertising. <a href="http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/tap/tap3_4.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/tap/tap3_4.pdf</a><strong>Become a student of the game</strong> Understand the roles that individuals play in the hiring process:</p> <ul> <li>Job Seeker</li> <li>Career Counselor</li> <li>Recruiter</li> <li>Human Resources</li> <li>Hiring Authority</li> <li>Human Resources vs. Hiring Authority</li> </ul> <h3>Recap</h3> <ul> <li>Job Boards are in the business to sell advertising to companies and make a profit for their investors.</li> <li>Applicant Tracking Systems screen out candidates whose resume and application don’t match the keywords in the job posting.</li> <li> You must become a student of the game.</li> </ul> <h3>Something to Ponder</h3> <p><em>“Those who trust to chance must abide by the results of chance. </em><em>– Calvin Coolidge</em>   Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it.</p> <h3>What are your thoughts?</h3> <p>What has been your experience using job boards. Share your thoughts in the comment section of the show notes.</p>  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						<h2>FREE Access to our <br/>Career Portal</h2><p>When you subscribe to our mailing list.</p> <p>- Access to more than 1000 job boards</p> <p>- Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars</p> <p>- Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					<h2>You have successfully subscribed. 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004: Why Looking for a Work on a Job Board Is So Frustrating

Why spend most of your time on methods that produce the least Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  your host, Ray Gooch. Over the next 30 – 40 minutes, we will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future. In today’s episode, we are talking about  Ten of the Best and Worst ways to Look for a Job. I really do like #10 the best. I’ll tell you why you should too. Highlights From the Previous Episode But before we do, in our last show, episode 002, we talked about the Top Ten Reasons You Are Not Finding a Job. We also spoke with Joe Murawski, an Executive Recruiter and owner of Focused Hire. He shares the greatest mistakes candidates make while pursuing a new job. If you missed it, you can listen by going to JobSearchThatWorks.com/002. On This Episode Ten of the Ways to Look for a Job … and Why I Really Like #10 Thanks to a 2009 article by Bottom Line Secrets, here’s a quick list of ways to find work along with the odds of getting a job using them from Richard Nelson Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute.       	 MethodOdds of Success     	#1Mailing out résumés/submitting or posting résumés online7%   	#2Responding to ads in professional or trade journals7%   	#3Responding to ads on Internet Jobs sites10%   	#4Responding to ads in the local newspapersbetween 5% and 24% depending on your salary requirements   	#5Working with a private employment agency or search firmbetween 5% and 28% depending on your salary requirements   	#6Networking for leads33%   	#7Knocking on doors unannounced at employers of interest47%   	#8Calling companies of interest that are listed in the local Yellow Pages69%   	#9Partnering with other job hunters70%   	#10Taking inventory of yourself then targeting the employers where you ought to be working86%       Recap Out of all the ways to look for a job, the least productive are blanket mailing out resumes, responding to ads in professional or trade journals and responding to ads on Internet Job Sites. The most productive ways to find a job are calling companies in the yellow pages, partnering with other job hunters, and the most effective at 86% … taking inventory of yourself then targeting the employers where you ought to be working. Something to Ponder “What is right is not always popular and what is popular is not always right.” – Albert Einstein   Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. You can find the show notes including any links and references mentioned today at www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/003. What are your thoughts? Let others benefit from your success … What methods of getting a job have you found to be most effective? Share your thoughts in the comment section of the show notes.  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						FREE Access to our Career PortalWhen you subscribe to our mailing list. - Access to more than 1000 job boards - Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars - Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars     							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					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<h3><b></b>Why spend most of your time on methods that produce the least</h3> <p>Welcome to the Job Search That Works Podcast. I’m  your host, Ray Gooch. Over the next 30 – 40 minutes, we will answer your questions about how to navigate the challenges of looking for new job landing you quickly and safely into a career you love with a bright future.</p> <p>In today’s episode, we are talking about  Ten of the Best and Worst ways to Look for a Job. I really do like #10 the best. I’ll tell you why you should too.</p> <h3>Highlights From the Previous Episode</h3> <p>But before we do, in our last show, episode 002, we talked about the Top Ten Reasons You Are Not Finding a Job.</p> <p>We also spoke with Joe Murawski, an Executive Recruiter and owner of Focused Hire. He shares the greatest mistakes candidates make while pursuing a new job. If you missed it, you can listen by going to <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JobSearchThatWorks.com/002</a>.</p> <h3>On This Episode</h3> <h4>Ten of the Ways to Look for a Job … and Why I Really Like #10</h4> <p>Thanks to a 2009 article by Bottom Line Secrets, here’s a quick list of ways to find work along with the odds of getting a job using them from Richard Nelson Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute.</p> <p> </p>     	 MethodOdds of Success     	#1Mailing out résumés/submitting or posting résumés online7%   	#2Responding to ads in professional or trade journals7%   	#3Responding to ads on Internet Jobs sites10%   	#4Responding to ads in the local newspapersbetween 5% and 24% depending on your salary requirements   	#5Working with a private employment agency or search firmbetween 5% and 28% depending on your salary requirements   	#6Networking for leads33%   	#7Knocking on doors unannounced at employers of interest47%   	#8Calling companies of interest that are listed in the local Yellow Pages69%   	#9Partnering with other job hunters70%   	#10Taking inventory of yourself then targeting the employers where you ought to be working86%     <p> </p> <h3>Recap</h3> <p>Out of all the ways to look for a job, the least productive are blanket mailing out resumes, responding to ads in professional or trade journals and responding to ads on Internet Job Sites. The most productive ways to find a job are calling companies in the yellow pages, partnering with other job hunters, and the most effective at 86% … taking inventory of yourself then targeting the employers where you ought to be working.</p> <h3>Something to Ponder</h3> <p><em>“What is right is not always popular and what is popular is not always right.” – Albert Einstein</em>   Thank you for spending time with me today. I truly appreciate it. You can find the show notes including any links and references mentioned today at <a href="http://www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/003" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/003</a>.</p> <h3><b>What are your thoughts?</b></h3> <p>Let others benefit from your success … What methods of getting a job have you found to be most effective? 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… And what to do to supercharge your efforts. In addition to today’s topic, we will be diving a bit deeper into the subject with Joe Murawski, an Executive Search Consultant and Professional Recruiter with Focused Hire and an Authorized Representative of Spectrum Career, LLC. You can find Joe at www.FocusedHire.com. Why listen to anything I have to say? Twenty-seven years of experience in the Employment Industry. After interviewing thousands of candidates from the shop floor to executive suite, I have witnessed the pitfalls to avoid and most importantly, the activities that yield impressive results. Top 10 Reasons You Are Not Finding a Job  You are not spending about 40 hours/week looking for a job. Treat your job search just like you are working for someone else. Work regular hours. Take breaks. Know your responsibilities and be accountable to meet up to them. If you are currently employed, spend 10-15 hours per week, but keep the same work ethic you have on your full time job. You don’t have a system for finding a job. An effective job search is unlikely while you are in your boxer shorts. How do you organize your information? Find a good CRM (customer relationship management) software can keep you organized. Try www.JibberJobber.com. You are unrealistic about your experience. Are your income expectations out of line with what is being paid for your background? Maybe you aren’t aware of how much stress is involved in a job search. Become aware of your stress points and find ways to address them. Talk about them openly with trusted confidants. Find ways to reward yourself things that don’t cost a lot of money when you meet objectives. Job seekers have a tendency to overlook small companies. Big name companies have big budgets to advertise their job openings and tend to get all the attention. Often times, small employers don’t even advertise their openings. Lack of understanding that getting face time with people that hire is the only thing that counts. The number of resumes you send don’t necessarily count. Lack of preparation is a critical problem that directly affects the possibility of receiving a job offer. Do your research about the company before you have any contact with them. Get a practice partner to role play your interviews. Perhaps you can record yourself answering questions. Don’t have a recorder? You probably have one on your smart phone. If you don’t, there is most likely a free app you can download to record your practice session. As a last resort, call yourself on your cell phone and use the voicemail. Do one better … video record yourself or practice in front of a mirror. You don’t know how to sell yourself. Chances are very good that you are not a trained sales person … and a job search is a sales activity. We tend to be unaware of the value we bring to a perspective employer. Take time to analyze your strengths and identify accomplishments. What have you done to make an employer money, save an employer money or improve processes? Perhaps you are focused on self serving issues. You income, commute, and benefits should not come up in the interview until the employer offers you the job. Until you receive an offer, your conversation need to be exclusively about how you can benefit your potential employer. After an offer, you can talk about anything that affects your welfare then because the employer sees your value to them. Making excuses for why you left your last job or why you have decided to change jobs can kill your interview. Take personal responsibility. You can share anything confidently without casting blame on anybody or telegraphing bitterness.  Joe Murawski, Executive Search Consultant Joe is a seasoned professional in the Staffing and Search Industry. He has interviewed thousands of candidates for positions in a variety of industries. His insight into the challenges faced by job seekers come from working in the trenches with candidates on a daily basis. Interview notes: Most people look in the newspaper or apply online and as a result are missing most of the available jobs. The Department of Labor indicates that 80% of positions that are filled and unadvertised openings.  The reason only 20% of filled jobs are advertised is that half of the positions are filled by a referral. It is a couple of months between the time the hiring manager has a need and the posting actually makes it to HR for a position to be advertised. Even then, and internal posting is usually required before going outside the company to fill the position. HR will usually focus on filling positions that are urgent and they ones that are less urgent are put on the back burner and often not even advertised. A candidate that is qualified for one of the less urgent positions and comes to the company’s attention, a hire is possible when an ad was never run. Publicly traded companies may not want to release information that a senior level individual is being replaced for fear that it could negatively impact stock prices. Perhaps someone is being replaced and the company does not want to alert the person being replaced. A percentage of positions cannot be filled through an ad because the supply of candidates is so incredibly low. This is the type of position that is usually outsourced to a recruiter. So focusing your job search online may not be as beneficial as contacting a hiring manager directly. Candidates often don’t know what they want to do, haven’t considered all the skill sets and accomplishments. A candidate cannot do an effective job selling themselves if they have not explored all they have to offer. A candidate’s own understanding of transferrable skills along with the ability to articulate them is paramount . Research will help a candidate determine organizations that would be a good match for them. One thing that impedes and individual job search is applying for a position through Human Resources rather than developing a relationship with a Hiring Authority first. Human Resources has a tendency to screen people out while the Hiring Manager has a tendency to screen people in. A Hiring Manager is more likely to have done the job of the person they are considering for a position, and they certainly have supervisory responsibility. Human Resources typically hasn’t done the job for the position they are trying to fill and they don’t supervise them. It is more of an academic pursuit for HR while the Hiring Manager has an intimate understanding of the position and the culture of the department for which the candidate is being considered. A candidate’s lack of good organizational skills impede their ability to conduct an effective job search. Also, a candidate needs to make their job finding a job. If unemployed, spend 40 hours looking. If currently employed, spend 10 – 15 hours. Recap … The Top Ten Reasons You Are Not Finding a JobSpending about 40 hours/week looking for a job.  You don’t have a system for finding a job. You are unrealistic about your experience. Maybe you aren’t aware of how much stress is involved in a job search. Become aware of your stress points and find ways to address them. Job seekers have a tendency to overlook small companies. Lack of understanding that getting face time with people that hire is the only thing that counts. Lack of preparation is a critical problem that directly affects the possibility of receiving a job offer. You don’t know how to sell yourself. Perhaps you are focused on self serving issues. Making excuses for why you left your last job or why you have decided to change jobs can kill your interview.    Jibber Jobber Contact Management Software for Job Seekers – www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/jj Joe Murawski, Owner | Focused Hire | www.FocusedHire.com Something to Ponder “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” – Abraham Lincoln What are your thoughts? What are two of the greatest challenges you have face in your most recent job search? 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<h2><em>… And what to do to supercharge your efforts.</em></h2> <p>In addition to today’s topic, we will be diving a bit deeper into the subject with Joe Murawski, an Executive Search Consultant and Professional Recruiter with Focused Hire and an Authorized Representative of Spectrum Career, LLC. You can find Joe at <a href="http://www.focusedhire.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.FocusedHire.com</a>. Why listen to anything I have to say? Twenty-seven years of experience in the Employment Industry. After interviewing thousands of candidates from the shop floor to executive suite, I have witnessed the pitfalls to avoid and most importantly, the activities that yield impressive results.</p> <h2>Top 10 Reasons You Are Not Finding a Job</h2> <ol> <li><strong>You are not spending about 40 hours/week looking for a job.</strong> Treat your job search just like you are working for someone else. Work regular hours. Take breaks. Know your responsibilities and be accountable to meet up to them. If you are currently employed, spend 10-15 hours per week, but keep the same work ethic you have on your full time job.</li> <li><strong>You don’t have a system for finding a job.</strong> An effective job search is unlikely while you are in your boxer shorts. How do you organize your information? Find a good CRM (customer relationship management) software can keep you organized. Try <a href="http://www.jibberjobber.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.JibberJobber.com</a>.</li> <li><strong>You are unrealistic about your experience.</strong> Are your income expectations out of line with what is being paid for your background?</li> <li><strong>Maybe you aren’t aware of how much stress is involved in a job search.</strong> Become aware of your stress points and find ways to address them. Talk about them openly with trusted confidants. Find ways to reward yourself things that don’t cost a lot of money when you meet objectives.</li> <li>J<strong>ob seekers have a tendency to overlook small companies.</strong> Big name companies have big budgets to advertise their job openings and tend to get all the attention. Often times, small employers don’t even advertise their openings.</li> <li><strong>Lack of understanding that getting face time with people that hire is the only thing that counts.</strong> The number of resumes you send don’t necessarily count.</li> <li><strong>Lack of preparation is a critical problem that directly affects the possibility of receiving a job offer.</strong> Do your research about the company before you have any contact with them. Get a practice partner to role play your interviews. Perhaps you can record yourself answering questions. Don’t have a recorder? You probably have one on your smart phone. If you don’t, there is most likely a free app you can download to record your practice session. As a last resort, call yourself on your cell phone and use the voicemail. Do one better … video record yourself or practice in front of a mirror.</li> <li><strong>You don’t know how to sell yourself.</strong> Chances are very good that you are not a trained sales person … and a job search is a sales activity. We tend to be unaware of the value we bring to a perspective employer. Take time to analyze your strengths and identify accomplishments. What have you done to make an employer money, save an employer money or improve processes?</li> <li><strong>Perhaps you are focused on self serving issues.</strong> You income, commute, and benefits should not come up in the interview until the employer offers you the job. Until you receive an offer, your conversation need to be exclusively about how you can benefit your potential employer. After an offer, you can talk about anything that affects your welfare then because the employer sees your value to them.</li> <li><strong>Making excuses for why you left your last job or why you have decided to change jobs can kill your interview.</strong> Take personal responsibility. You can share anything confidently without casting blame on anybody or telegraphing bitterness.</li> </ol> <h2>Joe Murawski, Executive Search Consultant</h2> <p>Joe is a seasoned professional in the Staffing and Search Industry. He has interviewed thousands of candidates for positions in a variety of industries. His insight into the challenges faced by job seekers come from working in the trenches with candidates on a daily basis.</p> <p><strong>Interview notes:</strong> Most people look in the newspaper or apply online and as a result are missing most of the available jobs. The Department of Labor indicates that <strong>80% of positions that are filled and unadvertised openings. </strong></p> <p>The reason only 20% of filled jobs are advertised is that half of the positions are filled by a referral. It is a couple of months between the time the hiring manager has a need and the posting actually makes it to HR for a position to be advertised. Even then, and internal posting is usually required before going outside the company to fill the position.</p> <p>HR will usually focus on filling positions that are urgent and they ones that are less urgent are put on the back burner and often not even advertised. A candidate that is qualified for one of the less urgent positions and comes to the company’s attention, a hire is possible when an ad was never run.</p> <p>Publicly traded companies may not want to release information that a senior level individual is being replaced for fear that it could negatively impact stock prices. Perhaps someone is being replaced and the company does not want to alert the person being replaced.</p> <p>A percentage of positions cannot be filled through an ad because the supply of candidates is so incredibly low. This is the type of position that is usually outsourced to a recruiter. So focusing your job search online may not be as beneficial as contacting a hiring manager directly.</p> <p>Candidates often don’t know what they want to do, haven’t considered all the skill sets and accomplishments. A candidate cannot do an effective job selling themselves if they have not explored all they have to offer.</p> <p>A candidate’s own understanding of transferrable skills along with the ability to articulate them is paramount . Research will help a candidate determine organizations that would be a good match for them.</p> <p>One thing that impedes and individual job search is applying for a position through Human Resources rather than developing a relationship with a Hiring Authority first. Human Resources has a tendency to screen people out while the Hiring Manager has a tendency to screen people in.</p> <p>A Hiring Manager is more likely to have done the job of the person they are considering for a position, and they certainly have supervisory responsibility. Human Resources typically hasn’t done the job for the position they are trying to fill and they don’t supervise them. It is more of an academic pursuit for HR while the Hiring Manager has an intimate understanding of the position and the culture of the department for which the candidate is being considered.</p> <p>A candidate’s lack of good organizational skills impede their ability to conduct an effective job search. Also, a candidate needs to make their job finding a job. If unemployed, spend 40 hours looking. If currently employed, spend 10 – 15 hours.</p> <h2>Recap …</h2> <p>The Top Ten Reasons You Are Not Finding a JobSpending about 40 hours/week looking for a job.</p> <ol> <li>You don’t have a system for finding a job.</li> <li>You are unrealistic about your experience.</li> <li>Maybe you aren’t aware of how much stress is involved in a job search.</li> <li>Become aware of your stress points and find ways to address them.</li> <li>Job seekers have a tendency to overlook small companies.</li> <li>Lack of understanding that getting face time with people that hire is the only thing that counts.</li> <li>Lack of preparation is a critical problem that directly affects the possibility of receiving a job offer.</li> <li>You don’t know how to sell yourself.</li> <li>Perhaps you are focused on self serving issues.</li> <li>Making excuses for why you left your last job or why you have decided to change jobs can kill your interview.</li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://jobsearchthatworks.com/jj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jibber Jobber</a> Contact Management Software for Job Seekers – <a href="https://jobsearchthatworks.com/jj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.JobSearchThatWorks.com/jj</a></p> <p>Joe Murawski, Owner | Focused Hire | <a href="http://www.FocusedHire.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.FocusedHire.com</a></p> <h2>Something to Ponder</h2> <p>“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” – Abraham Lincoln</p> <h2><b>What are your thoughts?</b></h2> <p>What are two of the greatest challenges you have face in your most recent job search? Share your thoughts in the comment section of the show notes.</p> <p> 				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						</p><h2>FREE Access to our <br/>Career Portal</h2><p>When you subscribe to our mailing list.</p> <p>- Access to more than 1000 job boards</p> <p>- Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars</p> <p>- Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					<h2>You have successfully subscribed. 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002: Top 10 Reasons You Are Not Finding a Job

Here is an outline of the topics covered on the podcast.  Acknowledgement – A job search is intimidating. Attitude – The mindset necessary to tackle the challenge Action – First steps to jump start a job search  Get FREE access to your own Career Portal by signing up to our mailing list. Fundamental beliefs  Most of us are not job search professionals. Sales people come the closest. A job search is a Sales activity. If you are not is sales, learn the basics. Job Boards are not the best way to look for a job. One of the major job boards indicates that roughly 50% of applications on job postings never receive a response of any kind. You can imagine that the 50% that do get responses, the majority are rejections. Human Resources is not your side in your job search. Their job is to protect the company. Networking is crucial. Find a way to meet the person who would be your boss or boss’ boss.    Acknowledgement – A job search is intimidating If you are recently unemployed, you day looks a lot differently now. Perhaps you are currently employed and are at a loss for where to begin looking for your next position.  How I fill my day just drastically changed. Don’t have to get up at a certain time. Don’t have to be at work at a certain time. No meetings. No task list. No appointments. No duties. NO STRUCTURE. Where do I start?. Write a resume? Search the job boards? Buy the local newspaper and look at the want ads? Stay in my pajamas.    Attitude – The mindset necessary to tackle the challenge If you are in a job you aren’t satisfied with or unemployed. This is your opportunity to chart your own course.  First day of the rest of my life Adventure I get to hand carve my future Accepting Uncertainty is the only way to become aware of unlimited possibilities. You are not what you do. Action First steps to jump start my job search Have a check up from the neck up.  Go through the grieving process as quickly as possible. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross outlined the stages of grief for those facing their own death as: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance      Perform a Personal and Professional Appraisal. A job search is a lot of work. The most effective search follows a great deal of introspection. Appraise you assets! We have a tendency to overlook many of them.  Job Interest Survey Determine the scope of your search Industry Company Size Your Position / Title Geography    Make a list of companies that utilize your skill sets Here are the metrics you can use as a guide to the volume of activities required to get an offer.  150 positions targeted 7 interviews 1 offer    Here’s a recap of what we covered in today’s show.  Acknowledgement – A job search is intimidating. Attitude – The mindset necessary to tackle the challenge. Action – First steps to jump start a job search.    “Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.” – Kahlil Gebran    				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						FREE Access to our Career PortalWhen you subscribe to our mailing list. - Access to more than 1000 job boards - Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars - Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars     							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					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<p><strong>Here is an outline of the topics covered on the podcast.</strong></p> <ul> <li>Acknowledgement – A job search is intimidating.</li> <li>Attitude – The mindset necessary to tackle the challenge</li> <li>Action – First steps to jump start a job search</li> </ul> <p><a>Get FREE access to your own Career Portal by signing up to our mailing list.</a></p> <p><strong>Fundamental beliefs</strong></p> <ul> <li>Most of us are not job search professionals. Sales people come the closest. A job search is a Sales activity. If you are not is sales, learn the basics.</li> <li>Job Boards are not the best way to look for a job. One of the major job boards indicates that roughly 50% of applications on job postings never receive a response of any kind. You can imagine that the 50% that do get responses, the majority are rejections.</li> <li>Human Resources is not your side in your job search. Their job is to protect the company.</li> <li>Networking is crucial.</li> <li>Find a way to meet the person who would be your boss or boss’ boss.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Acknowledgement – A job search is intimidating</strong> If you are recently unemployed, you day looks a lot differently now. Perhaps you are currently employed and are at a loss for where to begin looking for your next position.</p> <ul> <li>How I fill my day just drastically changed.</li> <li>Don’t have to get up at a certain time.</li> <li>Don’t have to be at work at a certain time.</li> <li>No meetings.</li> <li>No task list.</li> <li>No appointments.</li> <li>No duties.</li> <li>NO STRUCTURE.</li> <li>Where do I start?.</li> <li>Write a resume?</li> <li>Search the job boards?</li> <li>Buy the local newspaper and look at the want ads?</li> <li>Stay in my pajamas.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Attitude – The mindset necessary to tackle the challenge</strong> If you are in a job you aren’t satisfied with or unemployed. This is your opportunity to chart your own course.</p> <ul> <li>First day of the rest of my life</li> <li>Adventure</li> <li>I get to hand carve my future</li> <li>Accepting Uncertainty is the only way to become aware of unlimited possibilities.</li> <li>You are not what you do.</li> <li>Action First steps to jump start my job search</li> <li>Have a check up from the neck up. <ul> <li>Go through the grieving process as quickly as possible. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross outlined the stages of grief for those facing their own death as:</li> <li>Denial</li> <li>Anger</li> <li>Bargaining</li> <li>Depression</li> <li>Acceptance</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Perform a Personal and Professional Appraisal.</strong> A job search is a lot of work. The most effective search follows a great deal of introspection. Appraise you assets! We have a tendency to overlook many of them.</p> <ul> <li>Job Interest Survey</li> <li>Determine the scope of your search</li> <li>Industry</li> <li>Company Size</li> <li>Your Position / Title</li> <li>Geography</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Make a list of companies that utilize your skill sets</strong> Here are the metrics you can use as a guide to the volume of activities required to get an offer.</p> <ul> <li>150 positions targeted</li> <li>7 interviews</li> <li>1 offer</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Here’s a recap of what we covered in today’s show.</strong></p> <ul> <li>Acknowledgement – A job search is intimidating.</li> <li>Attitude – The mindset necessary to tackle the challenge.</li> <li>Action – First steps to jump start a job search.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>“Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.” – Kahlil Gebran</p> <p> </p>  				.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #c1c1c1 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: #f2f2f2 !important; } 						@media only screen and ( max-width: 767px ) {.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_right .et_bloom_form_content:before { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .carrot_edge.et_bloom_form_left .et_bloom_form_content:after { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; } 						}.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_border_solid { border-color: #911616 !important } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #dd3333 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_7 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }  				 					 			 				 					 						 						 						<h2>FREE Access to our <br/>Career Portal</h2><p>When you subscribe to our mailing list.</p> <p>- Access to more than 1000 job boards</p> <p>- Weekly FREE Job Seeker Webinars</p> <p>- Library filled with Audios, Videos and Webinars</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 							 							 								 								SUBSCRIBE! 							 						 					 					 						 					 					<h2>You have successfully subscribed. 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