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CAREER ADVISOR - October 20, 2011
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTIs it time to consider a different target for your search? Before you consider changing your target, it's important to review your efforts in your current target. If you have only utilized job boards and websites, your target may still offer opportunities, you've just been focused on the two resources that have the most competition.

You may want to consider a new target if you have done the all of the following:

• I have sent my resume directly to hiring authorities in my targeted companies
• I have set up numerous informational interviews within my target
• I have attended job fairs and networking events
• I have followed up my mailed resumes with telephone calls
• I have networked with all past co-workers, employers and supervisors
• I have contacted the Professional Associations that represent my target
• I have followed up on leads contained in Trade Publications for my target
• I have dedicated at least 35 hours a week to my Job Search

If you have not done everything listed above, then focus on completing those areas before you walk away from your specific job targets.

If you have done everything listed above, then it may be time to go back into our Career Portal, click on PREPARE and complete the six steps within this first phase of a job search.

MUST READ Often the discussion of salary can result in you being screened out early in the interview process. Read the article "How Do You Handle Salary?" in the Career Portal Library. This advice will help you navigate the often uncomfortable discussion about the salary you desire.

Use the URL below to access the article:
URL: www.hrsearchincsite.com/library.php?content_id=47
Username: roycmick
Password: (password you selected upon registration)

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSThe response to our weekly Training Webinars has been excellent! Participants are also commenting on how they are benefiting from the questions being asked by other participants. Write down any problems you are facing in your job search and bring your questions to our free weekly Training Webinars. Our goal is to help you land a job!

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARSAce Phone InterviewsOctober 28th @ (8:00 AM PST/9:00 AM MST/10:00 PM CST/11:00 PM EST)
The telephone interview is a very common first interview. Before you conduct your next telephone interview, learn the following:

• Mistakes you need to avoid
• Where to place your focus
• How to turn a phone interview into a face-to-face interview
• What it takes to "stand out" from others

Is Perfectionism Your Excuse for Procrastination?November 1st @ 11:00 AM PST/12:00 PM MST/1:00 PM CST/2:00 PM EST)
The process to find a job can be challenging, but it is practice that makes perfect. Unfortunately, in an attempt to be perfect you can allow procrastination to take the place of action. During this session you will learn the following:

• Why procrastination can sabotage your job search
• How you can stop procrastinating
• What results you can expect

*To register, login to our Career Portal and click on the Webinar Tab. Then click on the event and register by clicking the Webinar registration link for each event listed.
TIP FOR THE WEEKHave you contacted the alumni association of your school for help with your job search?If you are a recent grad, the placement office can assist you. If you have experience, never underestimate the value of your alumni associations. Employers often contact them to identify experienced, educated potential employees!

Click link for complementary Career Strategies & Resources: http://www.globalcareerresources.info