…Excerpt from Social Media Manifesto: Published November 18th, 2009. http://www.box.net/socialmedia/1/34610860/357302076
Is a job search like scouring the personals and looking for the perfect mate?
A job search is a lot like trying to find a decent date. Finding the perfect mate means having an open mind and knowing WHO you are. How can you find the perfect opportunity, if you don’t know yourself, first? Widen your scope, assess your strengths and weaknesses because the more of yourself you can recognize, the more you can showcase. A job search, is like finding the right partner: The more power we find within: The more of a magnet we become.
Some tips to keep you in the correct job seeking mode:
- Tuck a few business cards in your wallet with your “I already AM” statement.
- Make sure to include the address of your Twitter or LinkedIn page on your card. Remember, 81% of employers want to find you. Give them the tools to do it! They‟ll appreciate the time you save and your creativity.
- Always carry extra resumes and keep them in a folder in your car. You can always run out and grab one, when you make a valuable connection.
