Job Seekers...

Please don't ONLY use Job Boards to find a job!
Job Boards are one of the easiest tools to use in your Job Search BUT they are NOT the best way to find a job.  On Job Boards you have the following:

• The highest level of competition
• Often resumes are screened out by automated systems
• You could be eliminated for a lack of "keywords"
• Individuals screening the resume are usually not the decision makers
• If the company receives a high volume of resumes, often your resume is not even read
• You must conduct a strong follow up campaign after you post your resume
• You should also mail a hard copy of your resume to the decision maker

NETWORKING and DIRECTLY MARKETING your abilities to individuals who would be your bosses' boss ARE the best ways to conduct a job search.

• Every day you should add at least one person to your professional network.
• Every day you should send resumes to job postings on websites of your targeted companies.
• Every day you should call to directly market yourself to a hiring authority.
• Every day you should identify NEW companies to submit your resume
• Every day you should make follow up calls and contacts on resumes you've submitted.
• Every day you should call companies where you have interviewed to see if they have other positions available
• Every day you should attempt to schedule informational interviews