11 Job Search Secrets That Open Doors
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1. Cold-call your prospective boss’s boss for an interview.


2. For the interview, bring portfolio of awards, articles by you or about you, examples of accomplishments and results, letters of commendation.


3. Scan the newspapers and trade journals for clues to possible openings: firms signing new office space, receiving venture capital, personnel appointments and moves to new firms.


4. Contact temporary agencies.


5. For scannable internet resume, use san serif type – easy to read.


6. At interview, mention a relevant hobby/interest, e.g., an actor has valuable presentation skills.


7. If no response to resume, reapply with follow-up letter and resume to demonstrate your enthusiasm, persistence and strong interest


8. Send letter and resume by FEDEX. It will not be ignored.


9. Target a work option you really want.


10. Create a SKILLS SUMMARY CARD


11. When networking, include your neighborhood merchants: dry cleaner, butcher, bakery, physical therapist, etc. Their children, family, friends, clients may know people in your industry/field who are good leads.