Securing the Right Job or Career Transition in the New Economy – part II

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs

Part II – Traditional Job Search Methods

Part II of a 4 part discussion on the job market

Traditional means used to discover and obtain new employment opportunities:

• Personal networking
• Re-training and/or upgrading skills.
• Relocation to a region, state, or country with a growing economy; or in need of a particular skilled labor force.
• Search online job boards
• Post resumes on career web sites
• Search corporate web sites for job listings
• Review local newspapers or classifieds
• Contact Headhunters and placement agencies
• Attend on-site career fairs
• Participate in online newsgroups and chat forums
• Contact the desired employer directly.

A hard look at common job search methods will expose many of the reasons why job seekers are not getting the results they desire. Continue Reading