Personally, I'm back to square one: looking up listings and then seeing if I know anyone in the organization who can advocate for me with the recruiters. I'm also working on getting informationals with the potential hiring managers at my target companies. I'm expanding that group to include smaller companies as well, so that means reading the WSJ to see if there are new businesses that are doing the kind of work I'd enjoy and with cultural values that align with mine.
The search continues. Looking forward to new hot leads and first interviews. The two that I got excited about so far in the last 3 months have gone to people who had better qualifications. Recruiters have been kind enough to call and let me know, and I've expressed my interest in future openings and will continue to check their sites for postings.
NETWORKING
Join organizations that align with your industry/function. There are for example organizations just for Human Resource Professionals, or for Entertainment Professionals. Join your alumni network organization in your area. Go to events with your business cards: you may even want to have your LinkedIn profile noted on your card. Never just walk up to someone and say, "I'm looking for a job." Instead, make the organic natural connections with people first. People are likely to help out those with whom they share something in common. It might be that you live in the same neighborhood, were in the same dorm during your first-year. If you grew up in the same hometown, that can be fodder for conversation before you launch into what you're looking for in a job. Then they might share their contact list with you even if they themselves are outside your industry/function of choice. If you make a connection, exchange contact information and plan to schedule more time one-on-one. Resist the temptation to take up all their time at the event. On the other hand, spend enough time to make a real connection before dashing over to the fifteen other people you want to meet in one hour. In fact, when chatting with someone, do them the honor of truly paying attention and listening. It'll matter to the person, and help you build your connections with people.
The search continues. Looking forward to new hot leads and first interviews. The two that I got excited about so far in the last 3 months have gone to people who had better qualifications. Recruiters have been kind enough to call and let me know, and I've expressed my interest in future openings and will continue to check their sites for postings.
NETWORKING
Join organizations that align with your industry/function. There are for example organizations just for Human Resource Professionals, or for Entertainment Professionals. Join your alumni network organization in your area. Go to events with your business cards: you may even want to have your LinkedIn profile noted on your card. Never just walk up to someone and say, "I'm looking for a job." Instead, make the organic natural connections with people first. People are likely to help out those with whom they share something in common. It might be that you live in the same neighborhood, were in the same dorm during your first-year. If you grew up in the same hometown, that can be fodder for conversation before you launch into what you're looking for in a job. Then they might share their contact list with you even if they themselves are outside your industry/function of choice. If you make a connection, exchange contact information and plan to schedule more time one-on-one. Resist the temptation to take up all their time at the event. On the other hand, spend enough time to make a real connection before dashing over to the fifteen other people you want to meet in one hour. In fact, when chatting with someone, do them the honor of truly paying attention and listening. It'll matter to the person, and help you build your connections with people.
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