If you are looking to change your job or get a new one in this challenging environment, you are certainly not alone. As unemployment rises, finding a job has become extremely tough.
What should you do before starting your job search?
1. Decide your target market.
What industries would you like to work in? What "employers" do you want to target. Keep in mind that you must think about industries that are growing (or at least not declining). You also want to be practical about your target market. Choose an industry where there is some overlap with your existing skills or experience.
2. Identify the specific role that you are interested in.Your next job may very well not be your dream job, but it might be the next logical step. Determine what role you would like to play, and determine a natural progression from your current job. For example, if you are a Programmer / Analyst, and you want to target a Project Management opportunity, you could easily target a Team Lead role in your next job.
3. What would a potential employer find "valuable" about your skillset?
Determine what skills you have to offer that are unique and sellable to future employers. "If you Build it they will come"!
4. Develop a 60 second elevator pitch.Once you develop the elevator pitch, you need to convey it! Personal interactions, through your resumes and through various online as well as offline media.
5. Do you have a personal network? If not develop it! Immediately!
After completing the first four steps, you need to tell everyone that you feel could help you (former colleagues, alumnae associates, friends, family, Linked In network, etc.!
Happy Searching!
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