Job Search Success = 50% Perseverance, 50% Luck

According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of perseverance is "continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition". However, the word "severance" (which means "the act or process of severing") is embedded in perseverance.  Not as strange as it seems (but I will let you look look up that one). Okay, back on topic. While some people would probably disagree, I think that "luck" is an important part of job search. Yes, you do need to have the right credentials and experience, but that is almost irrelevant if you don't get your resume in front of the right person at the right time. Of course, all of the luck in the world will not help if you don't have the best resume with the best experience (which of course must match the job). So, part of increasing your chances of having your resume "in the right place at the right time" is letting people know you are available. Today's post covers creating the best resume and reviewing your marketing plan.

Creating the Best Resume:

 
• The Very Best Way to Create Your Resume - This article is posted on Collegegrad.com and provides a great overview to creating your resume. Even if you already have a resume (and you should), it is a living document and should be reviewed on a regular basis. There is an embedded link to additional information on this topic that is a must. Including - video resumes, sample resumes, posting your resumes and more. Take a look and start creating your great resume.

 
• 6 Idiot-Proof Ways to Creating the Best Resume - I decided a long time ago that there is no such thing as idiot proofing anything (idiots continue to evolve as fast as idiot proof techniques). That being said, there are some great ideas in this article (idiot or not) and you should definitely take a read. Posted on Interviewmastermind.com, the tips range from cleaning it up to being concise. There is also a link to a free video series "resume rebel". Check out the related articles at the bottom of the page as well as some of the links at the top of the page.

 
• Top 7 Tips for Effective Resumes - Some great tips (7 to be exact) from About.com. Some basic stuff like spell check (you would be surprised how many people forget this) and some not so basic like "make your resume viewable". The tips are a good start, but also take a look at the embedded links in the article as well as the related links at the top of the page. Not enough info? There is an impressive list of related links at the bottom of the page as well as at the bottom of the article.

Your Job Search Marketing Campaign:

 
• Sell yourself: How your job search is like running a business - Like any good product, you need to have a marketing plan for your job search. This article, from Careerbuilder.com, covers many of the basics you will need to develop a marketing plan. Your message, your selling points, your reputation and covering many different "selling channels". If you've not been on the Careerbuilder site before, check out the "Find Jobs" and "Post Resumes" links at the top of the page. Also check out the wide range of associated links at the bottom of the page.

 
• Penetrating the Hidden Job Market - How many times have you heard that phrase ("the hidden job market")? Hopefully not as many times as I have. Truth is, there is a hidden job market, but only to those who don't take the extra steps to market themselves. This is a good article, cover topics like speaking with your friends and family, thinking about future opportunities and leveraging innovative techniques to get in front of the right people. Tons of related links and resources on this page. Take a look.

Good luck in your search.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.

 

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