Last Job Search Guide - Page 293 of 356

services. Environmental consulting was still eluding her. One evening in Boston she ran into a friend who happened to be employed at the environmental consulting firm that was at the top of her list, where she had applied, without success, many months previously. Her friend encouraged her to re-apply. Much to Jennie's surprise the firm still had the original résumé, but she submitted a revised version to highlight her additional skills. She was quickly called in for an interview, which resulted in second and third interviews. Following the last meeting, she wrote strong letters to the four people whom she had met. She included information that reinforced issues discussed in the interview.

Follow-up, follow-up.

Less Money, But a Brighter Future

Jennie followed up this way on all her interviews during the six-week period. She received three simultaneous job offers, but the choice was really between two: one as a researcher in environmental consulting and the other a research writer in financial services. The latter paid $10,000 more than the former, but Jennie decided to go with her dream job in environmental consulting.

This job search, resulting in a job she really wanted and that positions her well for the future, was a lot of hard work. She was amazed at what she accomplished in less than two months by rigorously applying the Five O'Clock Club methodology. And now come the next steps: settling into the new job, keeping her skills fresh-and managing her career for the long run.

Sharon Kassakian is Career Coach of the Five O'Clock Club. She is former Assistant Director Career Services Center , Kean University . http://www.fiveoclockclub.com/

The above is an excerpt from The Last Job Search Guide You'll Ever Need: How to Find and Get the Job or Internship of Your Dreams, which is available for sale for $19.85 in our bookstore or $27.00 at Amazon.com but for free to those who subscriber to our free career newsletter. This hot new book contains job search secrets of the most experienced, most knowledgeable and most respected career experts. Learn career planning, job hunting tools and tactics, interviewing, cover letter and resume writing (lots of samples!), networking, and how to find an internship. Written by 149 career experts. To receive a free copy, subscribe to our free career newsletter.

Get the best new job by completing your education at an on-line or a traditional, campus school.

Featured Employers