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When you search for a job, network with everyone you know and never leave the meeting without asking for a referral to more people. I once picked up a half-time consulting assignment when a friend referred me to an associate who referred me to an associate, and so on. The actual assignment came from the fourth associate I met. The person who provided the job didn't even know the person who had started the chain of referrals. This has always been the most important way I have obtained jobs.

Something else that I feel is very important is to keep your resume and other job hunting materials always current. You never know when an opportunity will present itself. You need to be prepared to immediately respond when opportunity comes knocking.

Finally, use the interview to find out as much as possible about your fit with the culture of the organization to which you are applying. People who interview get into the "win" mode and want to receive a job offer at any cost. This is the wrong approach unless you are really desperate. You need to use the interview to assess your fit with the organization, to determine if you like the people, and how you are likely to get along with them. You need to ask a lot of questions about how the organization treats and values employees. You need to know that the organization will help you continue to develop your talents and skills as well. Because you spend so many hours at work, these kinds of serious questions are most important.

Susan Heathfield
About Guide to Human Resources

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Be able to identify 3 to 5 of your greatest accomplishments. Make sure you can articulate them in a smart, succinct manner. Go through each line of your resume to determine where you can translate previous "responsibilities" into previous "achievements." Quantify or qualify whenever possible. Successes are more impressive to decision makers than merely rehashing your job description.

Instead of relying solely on job postings and help wanted ads as your source for openings, try a more proactive approach by making a list of 50 employers that you'd like to work for. Research them online, read their annual reports (if available) and try their products and/or services, if applicable. Aim to identify a need and pitch yourself to the hiring manager as the ideal candidate to lead the effort. Do you have a plan to save the company money, increase sales or execute a dynamic marketing campaign? Focus on matching their needs with your strengths to form a winning combination. In most cases if your idea is strong, you'll at least get a hearing.

Tory Johnson
Women for Hire

Job Search Tips For Success

This article offers three tips you can use to improve your chances of landing a new job. In today's competitive job market, it pays to learn as much as you can about conducting an effective job search campaign.

Job Search Tip 1: Know What You Want
You've heard the saying, "Failing to plan is planning to fail" and the same holds true for a job search. Many people are too general in their job search approach thinking that if they apply for every job out there, they'll eventually land something. While that may be true, you're better off targeting a specific type of job and/or industry. If you've got experience in that job or industry, then you're off to the races and you'll want to ensure that your resume positions you as an expert in your chosen field. If you don't then you'll want to address the type of position you're looking for in the objective statement on your resume.

Job Search Tip 2: Prepare a Targeted Professional Resume
Preparing a targeted professional resume is essential. I liken it to niche marketing. You're more likely to get called for interviews if you resume is targeted. This can be accomplished by inserting an objective statement into your resume or by creating a professional profile section at the start of your resume that describes the number of year's experience you have related to that type of work and industry; your educational background and achievements.

Job Search Tip 3: Diversify Your Job Search Methods
You need to diversify your job search methods. If you stick only to searching for jobs through online job boards, you'll be faced with a lot of competition. Try doing a google search on companies within your chosen industry and click on the company websites and check their careers section. They may have an advertisement on their website that does not appear on any job boards. Even if they don't have any advertised positions on their website, you can check to see if there are any names of executives or hiring managers on their website and email them directly with a polite request for an informational interview to discuss any future job possibilities. The point is that there are many ways to skin a cat so just make sure that you are not sticking to only one method of searching for a job.

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Laura Whitelaw is the founder of Best Choice 4 Resumes and a professional resume writer. She helps job seekers create attention grabbing resumes, design effective job search strategies and conduct effective job interviews.

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In any economy, you can find a job faster by doing three simple things:

1) Know the position you want, with absolute clarity, right down to the job title.

2) Know where you want to work, right down to the names of 10-20 ideal employers.

3) Use unconventional "guerrilla" tactics to get noticed -- and get hired.

Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters