Executive Job Search For Women 3 Jobseeking Ways For Women Executives To Find A Job Faster
ot a difficult problem in
your job search? 1) Start by asking the right
questions
Say, a lack of networking
contacts? Or trouble answering Most folks put themselves behind
interview questions? the eight ball in their job
search by asking questions that
Well, you've got company. are depressing and demotivating.
Problems in a job search are as
common as mosquitoes in July. Questions like, Why won't anyone
give me a job? or How do I
But ... have you ever written network when I don't know anyone?
your problem down on a piece of
paper? Ack. Pass the happy pills.
I'll bet you haven't. Instead, start asking questions
that motivate and inspire you.
Because, when you write problems
down, you take an immediate, huge Better questions to ask are:
leap towards solving them. Think
about it: Every great invention * How could I give people a
or solution, from the atomic bomb reason to call me with job leads?
to the Xbox, was first worked out
on paper. * How did my 10 closest friends
find their current jobs? How
Why not solve your employment could I brainstorm with them and
problems the same way? use their methods in my job hunt?
Here's a three-step method that * What worked in my last job
will help you do it ... search? The job search before?
How could I do that again?
Let's say you write the following
Important: Ask questions that you question down atop a clean sheet
yourself can solve. Never depend of paper:
on the government, your school,
parents, family -- anyone else -- How could I give people a reason
to do this for you. Because, once to call me with job leads?
you give up responsibility for
solving problems with your job Write a number 1 below it. Write
search (or anything else), you a possible answer next to that
become a prisoner of outside number. Then move on to number 2,
forces. 3 . and don't stop until you have
at least 20 answers to your
When you ask the right questions, question.
however, you're halfway to the
answer. So write down at least Not 15 or 19, but 20 answers --
five empowering questions about or more.
your job search, right now.
There's a reason for this: Left
Then, you're ready for step two to its own devices, your brain
... will pull a Homer Simpson after
two minutes and try to talk you
2) Brainstorm at least 20 into going out for donuts or
possible answers beer. Brains hate to think. Like
bench pressing, thinking is
After you write down five good strenuous work, no matter how
questions, circle the one good it may be for you.
question that looks most
promising. You're going to use it But don't let your head off the
to get hired faster. hook. Don't stop until you get 20
possible solutions. Brainstorm as
if your career depended on the Now. What do you need to do to
outcome. Because it does. make this party happen?
Now. Most of your 20 answers Well, you have to make the guest
won't be very good -- that's OK. list, send invitations, get the
Your best answer may come right food, etc. So write down all the
after the most hare-brained. By sub-goals necessary for the party
forcing yourself to write out 20 to be a success. Check each
answers, you're flushing the sub-goal off your list as you
creative pipes while going deep complete it. Before you know it,
into your subconscious mind to your networking party will be a
dredge up a winner. reality.
Don't knock it until you try it! After that, take the next
most-promising solution from your
3) Take action on one solution list of 20 and make that one
today happen. Repeat until hired.
Choose the most promising from Here's why these 3 steps work
your list of 20 answers. Then, when it comes to solving problems
get started -- today -- to make -- clear thinking plus continuous
it happen. No excuses. action equals results.
Let's say the most actionable of If you're struggling to find a
your solutions is to throw a job, write down clear, empowering
networking party where you can questions of your situation.
meet friends, family and Then, brainstorm at least 20
acquaintances, and let them know possible solutions and take
about your job search. action on the best one today.
When you do, you'll be that much
closer to getting the job you Now, go out and make your own
really want, faster. luck!
About the Author:
Kevin Donlin is President of Guaranteed Resumes. Since 1996, he and his team have provided resumes, cover letters and job search assistance to clients in all 50 states. Author of "51 Ways to Find a Job Fast -- Guaranteed," Kevin has been interviewed by USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, CBS Radio and many others. Web site - http://www.gresumes.com
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