Summary Sunday Dont Job Search Alone

Summary Sunday Dont Job Search Alone Job search can feel lonely- especially if you are unemployed. It doesnt have to be this way! Dont job search alone!   There are very few things you will actually work on by yourself. Your job search shouldnt be one of them. You need the advice, ideas and moral support from other people! This weeks summary will help you incorporate human interaction into your job search in many ways- from networking to using social media to joining a job club! Dont be afraid to ask people you know or trust for advice to help with your job search. Everyone has been in your shoes. The problem is, that youll end up getting a lot of conflicting advice, especially when it comes to your resume. Hey, you never know. If people provide you with the same advice, maybe you should try it! Always ask why they are making the suggestion. Understand their logic so you know why you are making the change. NETWORKING Networking When You Hate Talking to Strangers by  Dorie Clark | Harvard Business Review The title of this article alone hits home! So many people dont want to network. As an introvert, Dorie Clark provides four ways to make networking at a group event more palatable! All but the first one are very do-able! PERSONAL BRANDING Going To “Create” Your Personal Brand? Nope, You Already Have a Brand by Meg Guiseppi | Executive Career Brand You cant create your personal brand, but you can DEFINE it! One of the ways to do this is by getting feedback from people in your network! Find out how to define your brand with the help of others! SOCIAL MEDIA Top 27 Social Media Content Ideas by Kim Garst This article is written for businesses but it absolutely has great ideas for job seekers too! As you know, an important part of job search is networking and getting your name out there! Creating and sharing content (pictures, articles, info) on social media is a great way to expand your reach! Try some of these ideas! JOB SEARCH Job Clubs â€" The Top Habit of Exceptionally Successful Job Seekers by Donna Svei | Avid Careerist Learn what the benefits are of joining a job club and where to find them! If you are serious about finding a job faster, then you really need to join a job club. This article spells it all out. Dont job search alone. I Took Time Off And Now My Skills Are Outdated Five Steps To Getting Employers To Notice You by Caroline Ceniza-Levine | Forbes If you dont have the most current skills needed for todays jobs, dont let that hold you back! Follow these steps and to overcome the perception that your skills are outdated! This quote from the article is an excellent reminder for every job seeker: Employers do not want to pay you to learn. They want to hire people who add value from day one 7 Ways to Use a Social Media Search to Land Your Next Job [Infographic] by Lucy Benton, ProwritingPartner | YouTern Using social media for job search should be obviousbut some still dont get it! This post and infographic spell out the power of being active on social media platforms while job searching!