| Introduction to Job Searching, Part 1 |
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You want a jobnot just any job, but a. great one. And you want to find it as quickly and as painlessly as possible. You've tried your own methods of job searching, but seeing as you're reading this article, you're probably not very happy with the results. You're ready to learn better ways to achieve your career and job search goals. Ready to learn which activities will produce better results in your job search? Read on to find out more about what studies of job searching reveal, as well as the real-life results of thousands of job searchers. Why It's Worth Doing In your life, you've most likely heard someone say, "Why should I change? I've always done it this way." And that's fine...as long as what that person does is "working! But for many people (and if you're reading this guide, you're most likely one of them), the job search methods they've always used just aren't getting them the results they want. If this describes you, you're faced with a choice: Do you keep doing the same things, over and over, hoping for a different result...or do you try some new approaches? It can be easier to convince yourself to try something new if you base your decisions on quality research data, rather than opinions. When it comes to finding a job a major source of your income, meaning, and satisfaction in life it makes sense to follow the approaches that the experts say are most effective. Frustrated with the results of your job search efforts but scared to attempt some of the activities described so far, such as connecting with people or approaching companies directly? It can feel like you're stuck between a rock and a hard place! It takes guts to say, "What I'm doing isn't working so well. Even though it feels a little scary, I need to try something new." And 'when it comes to your livelihood, you want to minimize the time you waste, and the opportunities you miss, as quickly as possible. |
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