Strategy #4 for Finding a New Career – Taking Action
This week I have been reviewing the top 4 strategies for finding a new career. Of all four, this strategy is definitely the most important. If we don’t take action in what we hope to accomplish, we will never achieve the results that we are looking for.
Once we’ve done a complete self-assessment, reviewed career options, and made some decisions on careers we’d like to pursue, it’s time to take some action. This consists of looking for prospective jobs and/or employers, sending out cover letters and resumes, and beginning to do some networking with people currently working in the field.
Strategy #4 – Taking Action
Once you send out your resume and cover letter, be sure to follow up with employers. If you are called in for an interview, take some time to research the employer’s website prior to the interview. In the interview, be prepared to ask thoughtful questions based on your research. Continue reading …
Article by, Penny Loretto, a career counselor at a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, has her own private career counseling practice, Career Choice, and is About.com’s Guide to Internships.
