Around the Web…
So there a few awesome things from around the web that I wanted to share with you. Enjoy!
New today on Life After College: Not Getting Hired – The Fallout and Recovery
I don’t tend to get attached to companies – especially during the interview process. I use the “apply to anything that is interesting and you meet the requirements at 70%” rule when searching for jobs. And help us all if I kept a record of all of the jobs I’ve applied to over the years – the list could comprise a phone book (remember those?).
But there was one job that I wanted more than anything else. It spoke to me. I was moving across the country and wanted to have a job to go to while I transitioned – you know, to tell me that I was making the right decision (and I suppose, to finance the move as well).
The job couldn’t have been more tailor-made for me if they had asked me what my dream job is.
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From Emerging Local Government Leaders: Executive Search with Melissa Anzman
Today we hear from author and blogger Melissa Anzman. Her blog, Loosen Your White Collar, is one-stop shopping for navigating the corporate ladder. Melissa is ahead of the curve in acknowledging the importance of incorporating social media in our professional careers. Tip of the hat to Mac Prichard and Jessica Williams of Mac’s List for bringing Melissa’s work to our attention.
From Secrets of the Job Hunt: How to Create a Job Search Strategy
There is more to landing a new job than simply searching online and applying. In fact, leveraging only that approach may find you endlessly seeking. Finding a new job should be approached with as much forethought and strategic planning as any project you would tackle at work, or in your personal life.
You need to create an individualized job search strategy to ensure you get the most out of the time you are putting into the search, and converting opportunities into offers.
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