It’s early into the near year. All the hoopla of the holiday season is behind you. It’s now back to business – whatever that means for you.
If you’re starting a job search, now’s a good time to put your best foot forward. In order to do that, there are certain things you have to do to ensure success.
I wrote an article for the 2018 new year which is just as applicable today as it is was a year ago, so I recommend you review it and then read the rest of this article to fill in some of the blanks.
Click on this link to read the article about prepping for a job search in the new year
#1 – PREPARE A PLAN OF ACTION
I put together a checklist that gives you 32 must do’s that will amplify your job search success. The includes includes things like:
- Addressing work gaps
- Creating a brag book
- Reaching out to your personal network
- Creating accomplishment stories
And much, much more.
Click this link to read the article 32 Must Do’s To Amplify Your Job Search Success
DOWNLOAD: Click on this link to download the 32-point Job Search Prep Checklist
#2 – TARGET YOUR SEARCH
Click on this link to read more about targeting your job search
#3 – DETERMINE YOUR BRANDING MESSAGE
Click on this link to read about how to create a personal branding message
#4 – OPTIMIZE YOUR RESUME
i) Learn a top résumé strategy that can help you to generate more interviews
Click on this link to sign up for the FREE MINI RESUME WRITING COURSE (Module One)
ii) Quantify your contributions
Click this link to read the article about How To Quantify Your Résumé
iii) Create an accomplishment-based résumé
Click on this link to read the article about How To Create An Accomplishment-based Résumé
iv) Replace the objective statement with a professional profile
v) Make your résumé ATS friendly
Click on this link to read the article about How To Make Your Résumé ATS Friendly
vi) Use strong action verbs
DOWNLOAD: Click on this link to download Top Resume Action Verbs PDF
vii) Improve the look of your résumé using a simple yet effective design
Click on this link to read the article about 4 Easy Resume Design Hacks
viii) Create a strong résumé headline
Click on this link to read the article about creating a strong résumé headline
#5 – CREATE A STRONG COVER LETTER
Click on this link to read about creating a stand-out cover letter
#6 – OPTIMIZE YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE
i) Include a professional looking photo
https://perfectfitresume.com/your-linkedin-profile-photo-can-make-or-break-your-job-search/
ii) Create an impactful headline
https://perfectfitresume.com/how-to-write-a-stand-out-linkedin-headline-with-examples/
iii) Fix common errors
https://perfectfitresume.com/3-common-linkedin-mistakes-can-sink-profile/
https://perfectfitresume.com/10-linkedin-mistakes-you-need-to-fix-now/
iv) Create a compelling summary
https://perfectfitresume.com/10-tips-to-create-a-winning-linkedin-summary/
#7 – START NETWORKING!
#8 – GET YOUR REFERENCES IN ORDER
Click on this link to read the article 10 Ways to Make References Work in Your Favour
#9 – PRACTICE ANSWERS TO TRICKY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Click on the links below to read the articles on how to answer a variety of interview questions:
https://perfectfitresume.com/interview-prep-how-to-answer-situational-and-behavioural-questions/
https://perfectfitresume.com/4-mistakes-to-avoid-when-answering-interview-questions/
https://perfectfitresume.com/how-to-answer-the-tell-me-about-yourself-job-interview-question/
#10 – ADDRESS AGEISM HEAD ON
Click on this link to read the article about how to deal with ageism
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Hi! I’m Diana.
I draw from over 15 years recruitment, career/job search coaching, and sales/marketing experience to help all kinds of jobseekers stand out, get noticed, and get hired for their dream job.
Need help? That’s what I’m here for!
Are you in the midst of a job search and not getting the results you want? Or, are you employed and not actively looking but want to “get ready” in case your situation changes and you need to launch a job search?
Don’t get caught in the endless cycle of applying to jobs, hearing little to nothing, and becoming more frustrated.
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