From Cynopsis: Classified Advantage
A Job Hunter's Resolutions
As a job hunter in 2010, I resolve to do the following:
I will scour Cynopsis, Cynopsis Classified Advantage and job sites for opportunities.
I will work on listening and interviewing skills. I will video tape myself in mock interviews and study them in order to improve.
I will network with anybody and everybody.
Keep up on the industry by reading everything I can find about it. I will search the internet for industry trades and find at least five different bloggers that represent various view points about the future of the industry and read them all religiously.
I will create and maintain a Professional Facebook page that will demonstrate my abilities, describe my work history and skills, recount professional highlights and describe what I am currently trying to achieve.
I will spend time everyday on LinkedIn, looking at the companies I would like to work for; learning about their corporate culture and names of people in key positions. I will answer questions on the boards in order to help others and have my name seen. I will try to connect with those with similar positions within industry companies.
I will have "informational" cards created. The same size and look of a business card, but with my name, job title, and all contact information including Facebook and LinkedIn pages. I will hand out these cards to anyone who may help me get an interview.
I will have a professional quality picture taken of me and post it on my PROFESSIONAL Facebook and LinkedIn page. If I decide to start a blog and/or create a website, I will use the same photo so people will have a consistent image of me.
I will try to set up meetings with people in the industry and ask their advice about job seeking, the future of the industry and current trends.
I will write several resumes and cover letters templates, each geared toward a specific segment of the industry.
I will quantify, then list, all my achievements in a clear and concise manner.
I will write a specific resume and cover letter for each job I apply for.
I will have many friends read all the materials I write and carefully consider their criticism prior to posting or sending any of it.
I will learn new skills relevant to the industry.
I will volunteer my time to a worthy cause. This helps with aiding the cause, networking, resume building and self worth.
I will stay up to date with current events. This makes me a more interesting person, and therefore, one that people will be more willing to recommend to a friend or colleague.
The Latest Economic News
The country dropped more jobs than expected in December suggesting that the economy as a whole is still too weak to sustain new jobs.
The unemployment rate remained at 10% but 85,000 jobs were lost in December, however, the revised numbers for November state that 4,000 jobs were created rather than the initial estimate of 11,000 jobs lost. While employers aren't adding employees, they are not eliminating jobs at the same high rate.
On a much more positive note, temporary jobs rose by 47,000 in December, believed to be a leading indicator by many economists, to handle increase demand for products.
As a job hunter in 2010, I resolve to do the following:
I will scour Cynopsis, Cynopsis Classified Advantage and job sites for opportunities.
I will work on listening and interviewing skills. I will video tape myself in mock interviews and study them in order to improve.
I will network with anybody and everybody.
Keep up on the industry by reading everything I can find about it. I will search the internet for industry trades and find at least five different bloggers that represent various view points about the future of the industry and read them all religiously.
I will create and maintain a Professional Facebook page that will demonstrate my abilities, describe my work history and skills, recount professional highlights and describe what I am currently trying to achieve.
I will spend time everyday on LinkedIn, looking at the companies I would like to work for; learning about their corporate culture and names of people in key positions. I will answer questions on the boards in order to help others and have my name seen. I will try to connect with those with similar positions within industry companies.
I will have "informational" cards created. The same size and look of a business card, but with my name, job title, and all contact information including Facebook and LinkedIn pages. I will hand out these cards to anyone who may help me get an interview.
I will have a professional quality picture taken of me and post it on my PROFESSIONAL Facebook and LinkedIn page. If I decide to start a blog and/or create a website, I will use the same photo so people will have a consistent image of me.
I will try to set up meetings with people in the industry and ask their advice about job seeking, the future of the industry and current trends.
I will write several resumes and cover letters templates, each geared toward a specific segment of the industry.
I will quantify, then list, all my achievements in a clear and concise manner.
I will write a specific resume and cover letter for each job I apply for.
I will have many friends read all the materials I write and carefully consider their criticism prior to posting or sending any of it.
I will learn new skills relevant to the industry.
I will volunteer my time to a worthy cause. This helps with aiding the cause, networking, resume building and self worth.
I will stay up to date with current events. This makes me a more interesting person, and therefore, one that people will be more willing to recommend to a friend or colleague.
The Latest Economic News
The country dropped more jobs than expected in December suggesting that the economy as a whole is still too weak to sustain new jobs.
The unemployment rate remained at 10% but 85,000 jobs were lost in December, however, the revised numbers for November state that 4,000 jobs were created rather than the initial estimate of 11,000 jobs lost. While employers aren't adding employees, they are not eliminating jobs at the same high rate.
On a much more positive note, temporary jobs rose by 47,000 in December, believed to be a leading indicator by many economists, to handle increase demand for products.