The Motivated Job Search - Second Edition: A Proven System to Help You Stand Out (The Motivated Series) - Softcover

Howard, Brian E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1608081915 ISBN 13: 9781608081912

Verlag: BOUTIQUE OF QUALITY BOOKS, 2018

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In this must-have toolkit, Brian Howard offers a systematic approach for conducting a job search based on years spent helping job seekers find hidden position openings, ace interviews, and win job offers. These strategic insights include: using the "psychology of persuasion" throughout your job search, understanding the mind and motivations of an employer, maximizing the use of accomplishments, optimizing your LinkedIn profile and leveraging its algorithm, networking, interviewing, negotiating job offers, and more.

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Brian Howard is a Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC), a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), an actively practicing executive recruiter, and President of The Howard Group, who has helped thousands of job seekers over the course of his decades-long career.

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The Motivated Job Search

A Proven System to Help You Stand Out

By Brian E. Howard

Boutique of Quality Books Publishing Company

Copyright © 2018 Brian E. Howard
All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-1-60808-191-2

Contents

Introduction, 
Chapter 1: Things to Know about Your Job Search, 
Chapter 2: Profiling Your Next Career Opportunity — the Target Opportunity Profile, 
Chapter 3: Essential Job-Search Topics and Tools, 
Chapter 4: Impactful Resumes, 
Chapter 5: LinkedIn, 
Chapter 6: Cover Letters and Other Written Communications, 
Chapter 7: Professional Networking, 
Chapter 8: Social Media: Twitter and Facebook, 
Chapter 9: Working with Search Firms, 
Chapter 10: Proactively Marketing Your Professional Credentials, 
Chapter 11: Interviewing, 
Chapter 13: References, 
Chapter 14: Evaluating and Negotiating a Job Offer, 
Chapter 15: Resignation and Counter Offers, 
Chapter 16: Covenants-Not-To-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements, 
Chapter 17: How to Relaunch a Stagnant Job Search, 
Chapter 18: Required Job-Search Skills for Long-Term Career Employment, 
Chapter 19: A Personal Letter to You about Career Management, 
Appendix A: Success Story Worksheet and Samples, 
Appendix B: Sample Resumes, 
Appendix C: Sample Letters, 
Bibliography, 

CHAPTER 1

Things to Know about Your Job Search

In the end, what we regret most are the chances we never took.

— Frasier Crane

Your Job-Search Arsenal: Considerations, Tools, and Tactics

The following is a reasonably comprehensive, though not necessarily an exhaustive list of considerations, tools, and tactics for a self-motivated job search. The checklist is designed as a visual reminder of the tools and tactics at your disposal during your job search. Use it as you prepare for your search and to identify action items as you proceed through your search. Read the other chapters in this book for in-depth information.

It's recommended that you review this list every once in a while as a reminder of what you should be doing or can be doing to advance your job search.

* Getting off to a Successful Start

Beyond "I need to update my resume," many job seekers don't know what to do, let alone in what order to do it, especially if they are starting their job search from scratch. It can easily be overwhelming, especially if you didn't expect to become unemployed, haven't looked for a job in a long time, or need to find a new job. Relax and take a deep breath. In this topic we will list, then briefly discuss, the A-1 priorities to successfully launch your job search and reduce any feelings of anxiety. They are:

1. Get (and keep) your emotions in check. This is the first order of business. If you need a day or a weekend to work through the emotions of losing your job before starting your job search, that's fine, but no more than that. You don't have time for a pity party. Now here comes the big secret: the moment you start taking real steps to begin your job search, the sooner the feelings of anxiety, fear, and even anger will fade. Not dwelling on the past moves you forward to your future and your next job.

2. Identify your keywords. What words apply to you? Start simple. What titles have you held? What industries have you worked in? What knowledge do you have? These concepts and others will form the messaging behind who you are and how you present yourself to the job market. There will be much more on keywords as you progress through the book.

3. Get organized. You will need to make lists — of companies, people, and to-do lists. Think through how you will keep track of everything. Relying on your memory or sticky notes in a shotgun fashion is a recipe for disaster. In the thick of your job search, you won't be able to keep track of what you're doing without a system. Excel spreadsheets are highly recommended for creating lists of companies and people. Only create columns for the information you will really need (name of contact, company, company website, email address, phone number, date contacted). Don't get carried away recording non-useful information. There are commercial services that can help you stay organized in your job search. Check out JibberJobber (www.jibberjobber.com) and CareerShift (www.careershift.com). Microsoft Outlook's calendar feature can also help. You can record tasks to be done, schedule follow-up calls, and so on.

4. Create a short list of target employers you would be interested in working for. It may be only three, five, or ten companies to start with. Add to the list as you discover new companies. The point here is to start the list that gets you thinking. Now, look up the companies on LinkedIn. Follow them by setting up alerts for news, press releases, and job postings. Google Alerts may also be used. If you have Twitter, follow the companies. This starts the flow of information from these companies (and others you'll add), including jobs and industry trends, which will benefit your job search. Add this information to your Excel spreadsheets to create a complete picture of each company before moving ahead, to eliminate needless backtracking for additional research.

5. Create a short list of networking contacts. This one is like the list of companies from the last step. Make a list of close professional colleagues you feel comfortable speaking to about your circumstances and job search. As you think of more, add to the list. This list likely will not exceed twenty to twenty-five names to begin with (although it could be more). After you make out the list, do not contact them. You are not ready (even though you may think you are). Regardless of your business or personal relationships, don't "blow it" by not being properly prepared. Be patient. Read the Professional Networking section in this book, and do things right the first time. Just like with your target companies, be sure to include all relevant information before moving on.

6. Update your resume. Read the Impactful Resumes section, and either prepare one yourself, or seek professional services (which will free your time for other job-search activities). Having your resume professionally prepared could be a good investment.

7. Update your LinkedIn profile and expand your network. Consult the LinkedIn section and optimize your LinkedIn profile. Make sure your resume and LinkedIn profile are in sync with each other (especially the names of former employers and dates of employment). After you look over the Networking chapter, expand your network by adding one hundred new connections (it's not as hard as you may think). These have to be the right kind of high-value connections (explained later) that will significantly advance your job search.

8. Create job alerts. Use websites like Indeed.com and SimplyHired.com. You can choose to be alerted about titles, locations, specific companies (from your short list), and so on. Set up job alerts on LinkedIn too. Companies (and recruiters) post jobs on LinkedIn and you can receive notifications when they do. Are there any industry-specific or niche job boards you could search? Check out http://airsdirectory.com to research them, as well as recruiters, and then set up alerts. Get a sense of the job market, and start the flow of opportunities you are looking for. If a position pops up, and you're interested, do not apply for it through the website. Research the likely hiring executive(s) and contact...

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: BOUTIQUE OF QUALITY BOOKS
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1608081915
• ISBN 13: 9781608081912
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 376
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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