We’ve looked at why we need a target list, the basic building blocks, and now we’ll discuss how to make it work for you. Ready. Aim. Fire. This is always the correct order when trying to hit a target, yet so often in this business we see Ready. Fire. Aim. …
What is a target list? As with most things, the target list is best kept simple. It should allow for quick overview and easy update, and be nothing more advanced than a simple Excel spreadsheet. Consider including the following: Company: We will discuss in more detail how to locate and …
The first step to building a working target list is understanding why you need one. You then want to consider the foundational elements that go into building one, and finally how to use it as a living document that will evolve in line with your job search. Why do I …
August is in full swing, K-12 is back in school, colleges and universities are airing and preparing their dorms, so time to ramp up that job search! All the work you did leading up to summer came to a screeching halt around the 4th of July. As we find ourselves in …
Part III: Logistics & Specifics Our last two articles have looked at marketing yourself to out-of-state employers, and then deciding if the move is the best thing for you. This final piece of this series is assuming you have decided it’s time to go, and you’re ready to plan just …
Part II: Questions to Consider Last article we looked at how to market yourself to employers in another state. We now want to look at questions to ask when weighing a move. Whether you are considering relocating across town or across the country, there are several things that you should …
Part I: Managing the Search Searching and applying for jobs out of state makes the already challenging job search even more so. Change is exciting and can be good, but you will want to give yourself extra grace and more time for an out-of-state search and relocation. This first installment …
6. Are cover letters outdated? More and more we are seeing the replacement of cover letters with emails. That’s good news for those of us who dread writing the tedious CL. That said, remember, the cover letter is the best tool for directly connecting the job to your experience. Unless expressly …
1. How long should my resume be? Length and breadth of work experience will dictate that answer. Most of the resumes we write are two pages, with one-pagers primarily for new graduates and young adults, and three-pagers for those 55+ with scads of experience, Board memberships and quite simply a lifetime …
Question: As career professionals (coaches and resume writers) we have found that job seekers tend to rely too heavily on job boards and end up wondering why they aren’t getting interviews. However, we are now hearing that recruiters often source candidates from job boards. Do you use job boards to …
