If you are ready to begin your job search, here are a few things to get you going. Exploring new career opportunities can be a daunting task, hopefully this quick blog can help.
Let’s get started on your resume. I am going to let you in on a little secret. Shhh...Google and Microsoft Word will be your best friends here. I can’t tell you how many times someone has told me that their resume was "professionally done" and it drives me crazy! Stop letting these so called, “Resume Writing Professionals”, steal your money. All it takes is a simple Google search on your current positional job duties or job description and you can use that as your guide. Now, I am not telling you to plagiarize your resume, but through this research you may discover verbiage that you wouldn't have otherwise considered using on your resume, and also in the context with which things should be written. I will blog more specifically about resumes some day…but for now let’s keep going.
Alright, your resume is done. Now you will have to consider what type of role you are looking for and tailor your search to that. Along with posting your information on the major job boards, try posting your resume on specific industry job boards, or websites specific to your target area. These sites are everywhere, so just be aware that if you post your resume for the world to see you may start to get some unrelated and often aggravating phone calls. With that being said there could also be that diamond in the rough, so be patient and the right opportunity may come around.
Make sure you use your professional network. This is the reason you have been making business contacts for all these years! Your network can do a couple of things for you
- Speak to your work and show how great of an employee you are, and
- May be able to refer you to an organization you wouldn't have otherwise connected with
When doing this, I would advise against shouting to the world that you are looking for a new job. Instead, contact a few members from your circle of trust and let them ask around discreetly, but don't be fearful. I hear from many people who are afraid to explore new opportunities because they are worried something will get back to their boss or current employer. Not to worry. We have coached numerous individuals through this exact scenario with a remarkable rate of success.
Last but not least, I am going to urge you to work with a great recruiter! Applying to specific jobs can be very time consuming and extremely repetitive. Recruiters have access to multiple job opportunities that will be specifically suited to your background; not to mention they likely know about positions that haven't even been made public yet! I could continue to list all of the wonderful benefits of working with a Recruiter, but l can't wait to point out the best part…it's totally free!
**If you want to see what I am currently working on in your area, check out our website athttp://www.csgrecruiting.com/jobs/. I truly believe in building strong and lasting relationships with my network, so I can best help you in the future. Feel free pass my name along and to connect with me on LinkedIn < www.linkedin.com/in/lizreischauer/ > or we can set up a time to talk. Please to reach directly with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. <lreischauer@insurance-csg.com>
Wishing you all the best. :)
