Your strategic search includes improving as you go. When you set up your search you invested time and energy into creating a project plan and draft documents. Don’t become complacent; searches are more successful as time passes because the learning curve continues throughout. One of the best ways to become a better candidate over time is to implement the advice offered by others. Continue connecting with professionals throughout the search, introducing yourself to new people and investing into some relationships that will become professional friends and mentors for years to come.
Job seekers, understandably, almost all hate the process of searching for a new job. The process can be dehumanizing, is almost always filled with far more rejections than acceptances, and job applications often seem to disappear into a black hole …
For as long as people have been searching for jobs, some of those people have understandably complained about employers refusing to hire them because they have no experience yet the only way to get experience is to get hired.
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Today, the average job listing gets more than 250 applications. That’s hard to contend with, even if you’re the most seasoned professional. But when you’re a student or recent graduate with little to no experience behind you, this can feel even …
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One point of confusion for job seekers can be the difference between a CV and a resume when applying for new opportunities. The terms can seem to be used interchangeably; however, there are some subtle differences between the two.
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Resources
If your search is not getting the results you want, it’s time to troubleshoot. First, start with the basics and …
Once you’ve established a solid search, improve your ability to incorporate the employer perspective. This single factor is often the …
View this very popular presentation featuring The 2-Hour Job Search by author (and Fuqua colleague) Steve Dalton about how to …
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