The Four-Letter Words of Job Hunting
by Robyn Tellefsen
Think job hunting is a four-letter word? Well, it is -- just not the kind that may come to mind.
If your search has left you empty-handed (and empty-pocketed), heed these four-letter words of job hunting wisdom, gleaned from the counsel of JobBound President and Founder Brad Karsh. And get hired!
>> Wait.
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers plan to hire 17 percent more graduates from the class of 2007 than from the class of 2006. And, many companies wait until later in the year to begin hiring. So stop worrying, and start envisioning yourself with a positive career future.
>> Talk.
When I was job hunting several years ago, I surfed every job site, posted my resume on countless boards, and even scoured the print classifieds. I got nothing. A few months later, a friend told a friend I was looking for work. He brought my resume to his company, I got an interview, and I got hired. I doubt I would have even known about the job if my friends hadn't started talking. Never underestimate the value of your own personal network.
>>Work.
Nobody wants to work for free, but if that's what it takes to get hired, you may have to make the sacrifice. Doing an internship, even an unpaid one, equips you with professional experience and shows employers you're serious about your career. My husband spent a year at an unpaid internship, and has been working for that same organization as a full-time, salaried employee ever since. Want further proof? Watch Will Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness." You'll see what I mean.
>> Flex.
If you're just not getting the job hunting break you're looking for, you might consider broadening your field or industry. Start by reading about job prospects, salary statistics, and profiles of professionals in your field at CollegeSurfing.com. Then, search for career education opportunities by program (e.g., computer animation), category (e.g., art/design/fashion), or school (e.g., The Art Institutes). You can even use the site to compare schools. And when you have questions along the way, head over to the CollegeSurfing Insider for expert career education insight.
With these four-letter words in your job hunting vocabulary, you'll have the tools you need to get hired ASAP!
If your search has left you empty-handed (and empty-pocketed), heed these four-letter words of job hunting wisdom, gleaned from the counsel of JobBound President and Founder Brad Karsh. And get hired!
>> Wait.
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers plan to hire 17 percent more graduates from the class of 2007 than from the class of 2006. And, many companies wait until later in the year to begin hiring. So stop worrying, and start envisioning yourself with a positive career future.
>> Talk.
When I was job hunting several years ago, I surfed every job site, posted my resume on countless boards, and even scoured the print classifieds. I got nothing. A few months later, a friend told a friend I was looking for work. He brought my resume to his company, I got an interview, and I got hired. I doubt I would have even known about the job if my friends hadn't started talking. Never underestimate the value of your own personal network.
>>Work.
Nobody wants to work for free, but if that's what it takes to get hired, you may have to make the sacrifice. Doing an internship, even an unpaid one, equips you with professional experience and shows employers you're serious about your career. My husband spent a year at an unpaid internship, and has been working for that same organization as a full-time, salaried employee ever since. Want further proof? Watch Will Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness." You'll see what I mean.
>> Flex.
If you're just not getting the job hunting break you're looking for, you might consider broadening your field or industry. Start by reading about job prospects, salary statistics, and profiles of professionals in your field at CollegeSurfing.com. Then, search for career education opportunities by program (e.g., computer animation), category (e.g., art/design/fashion), or school (e.g., The Art Institutes). You can even use the site to compare schools. And when you have questions along the way, head over to the CollegeSurfing Insider for expert career education insight.
With these four-letter words in your job hunting vocabulary, you'll have the tools you need to get hired ASAP!
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