The Creative Job Search

W hen you began your job         let the right people know that     search, where was the         you are searching for a job. If    first place you started       you choose to go this route bring  looking? The internet? The            copies of your resume to the       newspaper? These are great places     meeting. Now, you're not going to  to begin your search, and they        go and just saturate the meeting   should definitely be part of your     with your resume. Be sure and get  search plan, but they certainly       into conversations with people.    aren't the only places to look.       If your job search comes up in                                           conversation, feel free to pass    Talk It Up                            on your resume.                    When searching for a job, talk                                           about it to everyone you know.        Looking to change careers? Become  Let friends and family members        a member of the professional       know that you are looking and ask     association of the industry        them to please keep you in mind       you're hoping to break into. By    when they hear of an employer         attending local meetings, you      that is hiring.                       will not only meet people that                                           can potentially give you a job,    Another place to talk about your      but you will gain valuable         job search is at a professional       information about the industry     association meeting. You do           and what it takes to be a          belong to a professional              professional in that industry.     association that has a local                                             chapter near you that meets           Look Where You Want To Go          regularly, right? No? Get thee to     Are there companies out there      Google and look up your nearest       that you would love to work for?   professional organization - and       Check out their web sites. Most    go to the next meeting. This is a     companies have a page on their     fantastic way to network - and to     web site where they post open      positions. This is a great way to     be offered assignments that don't  see what is available, and to get     meet your criteria. The key is to  additional information about the      stay in touch with the agency -    company. Also, see if the company     check in at least once a week.     offers any kind of e-newsletter.      And, choose an agency that is      If so, subscribe to it. This is a     right for you. Visit and           great way to learn more about the     interview with a few agencies.     company.                                                                                                       Go Back To School                  Staffing Agencies                     Did you attend college or a trade  Check out staffing agencies that      school? Contact the career         specialize in the type of job         services department to find out    you're looking for. There are         if they know of anyone that is     agencies that specialize in           hiring. Many times, employers      accounting, HR, management,           contact these resources to post    office staff and labor. Many          positions or get in contact with   times, they place employees in        potential candidates.              temp-to-hire positions. A                                                temp-to-hire assignment is a          Career Fairs                       great way for you to get to know      This is an excellent way to put    a company before you officially       yourself in front of many          join the staff. When speaking         employers in a short amount of     with a staffing agency, be clear      time. Do a search online for job   about the types of positions you      fairs in your area. Many times,    are looking for, and the amount       there will also be advertisements  of money you want to work for.        in the job section of the          Keep in mind, these agencies          newspaper. Be sure and bring       answer to many different clients.     plenty of resumes, dress           It may take some time for them to     professionally, and be warm and    place you, and at first, you may      friendly. Also, make it a point    to speak to every employer there.     re-introduce yourself.             Even if you think they won't have                                        a position that is right for you.     There are many creative ways to    It never hurts to make a contact.     conduct a job search. Have a       Then, in the future, if the           brainstorming session and          company posts a position that is      discover how many ways you can     right for you, you can contact        get the word out that you're on    the person you met and                the hunt!                          About the Author: Jenn Givler is owner of J. Givler Consulting - http://www.jgivler.com. My mission is to help you become empowered, put yourself first and be centered and grounded in who you are and what you want out of this life. Visit my web site and sign up for Clearly You! An informative newsletter full of practical advice to help you get where you want to go! Source: www.isnare.com