Depressed about Your Job Loss?

Tips for Landing the Job You Want

By Sandy Prock, Co-Owner of www.ExpertResume.com

“Though a man is wise - It is no shame for him to live and learn.” Sophocles

This is great advice for the job seeker. Looking for a new job for most people requires learning new skills. Looking for a job is a job. The more prepared you are, the greater your chances of landing the job you want.

What do you need to master your job search?

• A thorough understanding of your accumulated job skills, talents and abilities

• A Resume, Cover Letter and other job search documents highlighting your job experience - You must stand out

• A basic understanding of the interviewing process – Be prepared with answers to potential questions

• A positive attitude – and likeability

• A job search strategy that includes the tremendous resources on the Internet

• Check out Indeed.com for tons of jobs gathered from many sources

• Utilize social media to market yourself, like LinkedIn, Monster.com, and Facebook etc

• Let anyone and everyone you know you are looking for a job

• Have a thirty to sixty second blurb you have practiced to let people know what your skills are and what kind of job you are looking for

• Email your friends and let them know you are in the job market. Don’t overload your friends, keep your email short and simple - however consider attaching your resume and cover letter in case they want to read more about you

• Hire yourself full time and spend time everyday checking out job possibilities, via the Internet or any other sources

• Hand-deliver your resume and cover letter if you have a lead

• Make a note of the correct spelling of the person you interviewed with and any one you meet, including the receptionist

• Write a hand-written thank you note on a nice “Thank-You” note card

• Keep a written log of who you send a resume to, with correct spelling of names and date you sent the resume

• Keep a written log of your interview conversations

• Weave in hope and fun

• Nurture your relationships

• Receive the support you need

These are a few ideas to get you started. Strategize with an infusion of hope and you will succeed!

If you don’t feel confident in your writing skills, hire a professional to write your résumé, cover letter and other job search documents. This is a great investment in yourself and your future!

Bob and I wish you the best in landing the job you want.

Sandy Prock, M.Ed. (Masters in Education with an emphasis in Vocational Guidance and Counseling), JCTC (Job and Career Transition Coach), Co-Owner of www.ExpertResume.com