Many are still job hunting. The good news is the economy is improving. This has more to do with sustaining existing jobs that rebuilding lost jobs. But in light of today’s economy, that is still a success.
Remember – great companies are always hiring. They want A-level employees and will use the surplus of unemployed talent in the workplace to build their power teams. That means you should you always be marketing yourself to the great companies.
For those who are job hunting, consider the following tactics to improve your odds of getting hired in 2010:
1. Be clear about what you are great at – this refers more to your talents than just your skills and experience. If you don’t know, complete a talent assessment to determine your greatest performance areas.
2. Know what jobs use and need what you are great at.
3. Do your research and locate companies who are hiring jobs that need ywhat you are good at.
4. Determine the best way to communicate with these companies.
5. Create a talent-based resume. This provides the hiring manager the three critical pieces of information he/she needs to assess your fit: what you are great at, how you have used what you are great at, and what value you have created for other organizations.
6. Place your search criteria and key attributes (talents, value) into your social networks. Let the world know what you are great at and what the perfect job for you would be.
7. Stay up beat, confident and optimistic.
Job hunting doesn’t need to be as frustrating as it has been. The key is to know what you are great at and what jobs need what you are great at. Exceptional companies are always searching for candidates who will be a high-value fit.
For more information and a step-by-step process, see Stand Out and Get Hired.
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