Give Your Job Search the One-Two Punch

Give Your Job Search the One-Two Punch Have you ever wondered why you havent heard back from a job you posted for? What about that hot lead that turned frigidly cold? Why are things just not happening in your job search? A quick analysis may indicate that youve only taken the first step, you need to move on to step two, or as the post title implies, the one-two punch. There is a lot of competition for jobs right now. It only makes sense that you are going to have to do more than ever before to be the selected candidate for a job. I am not necessarily talking about slick gimmicky things, just invest some sweat equity. Here are some one-two punches you may not be using: Find a job on-line. Find an inside connection. Make a phone call, dont leave a message. Call back at another time to connect live. Send an email. Follow up regularly if you dont hear back. Someone offers to forward your resume. Take on the task yourself if possible. You are given a name of a contact. Follow up immediately. Interview. Send a thank you. Someone says No. Ask why. Create a LinkedIn profile. Use the darn tool. Dont fall into the trap of only going half way with the tasks. The next time you think youve done all you can do, ask yourself, what else could I do? or better yet, ask someone you trust. You know the right answers. Well, at least in most cases. The new rules for job search Do more. Be proactive. Take action. Be accountable. Be in control.