Top 5 Tips to Assist in Securing your Next Great Position
Besides staying positive and focused here are some other things you should be doing every day! Make finding job your new full time job and just like anything it has its ups and downs, good days and bad days! So get started!
Define your Search
What business types, size, culture are you looking for
Recognize how your business search fits your personality and goals
Keep a list of what is of interest to you and what is not and use it as a working document as you search and network
Track your progress
Apply only for positions you are truly interested in
Keep a log of the when, how and who you applied to
Acknowledge the person you contacts you for the interview and reiterate your interest specifically in that position and company – make an impression!
Be the consummate professional at all times
Have a voicemail message and email that are generic and professional
If you are using a cell phone, do you have a ring back; is it appropriate
Review your resume for spelling and grammatical errors
Network
Submerse yourself in your desired field – join industry specific organizations, attend meetings and seminars where you can meet key players in your field
Join general business or social organizations or volunteer with a group you have been putting off joining because you just haven't made the time where you can make a difference in the Rochester community while making new connections
Research the companies and industries you are interested in; increase your knowledge base and show your next employer just how interested you truly are.
Stay Positive and Focused
Great things typically don’t happen over night
The harder you work at anything the better pay off you will receive
Continue to stay connected to your network and the community even after you’ve landed; this speaks volumes of who you are as a potential leader in this community!
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