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Some Tips on Finding a Job in a Tough Job Market
Posted under Pharmaceutical Layoffs by Pharmaceutical
Peggy McKee, the medical sales recruiter, offers some words of wisdom and advice on finding a job in today’s challenging job market. Read and learn….Hat tip to Peggy for the insights!
We’re in some tough economic times right now, and that can make it that much harder to find a job. To help you out, Fortune magazine has 7 tips for job hunting in a tougher market. They include:
1. Request more face-to-face meetings. Get your face in front of recruiters and your network instead of relying on e-mails and phone calls. It will make more of an impression.
2. Step up your job-search activity. This makes sense. In many ways, a job search (like sales calls) is a numbers game. Increase your odds by increasing your activity.
3. Try to be as flexible as you can. Consider contract work, part-time work, or starting at a lesser salary than you were hoping for. It gets your foot in the door for other opportunities later. Besides, less money is better than no money, right?
4. Consider relocating. Top jobs aren’t always where you are. I love the idea of relocating and expanding your horizons…trying something new.
5. Scour the hidden job market. Many jobs aren’t advertised. Be proactive. Use your network. Or contact employers directly. They might appreciate your initiative.
6. Spend very little of your time on Internet job boards and help-wanted ads. Look, but don’t focus. Everyone’s looking here.
7. Take advantage of social networking sites. Personally, I love LinkedIn. But also, use MySpace or Facebook as part of your networking tactics. Just be careful to keep it professional.
Here are some more great tips to heat up your job search. One last great idea (from the Sales Hub):
Until next time,
Good Luck and Good Job Hunting!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Peggy,
Thanks for the ping re: my article on social networking. Your emphasis on bringing along a flash drive with your resume and other tips are great. I especially like the emphasis on “you never know when or where you may meet a prospective employer.” Here’s an example, went to Summerfest Saturday (big event in WI). Ran into an HR director. He needs a SQL expert. I’ve got a client who fits the bill and am sending along his resume (with permission of course). Saw a former client, his brother’s now looking for a new career. Gave him a card. You never, ever know is right on.
Another tip? Have your sound bite at the ready so you sound confident and clear about what you want and what you bring to the table. Here’s an article with tips on creating your sound bite:
http://www.knocks.com/Personal_Branding_Sound_Bite.html
All the best,
Wendy Terwelp, networking coach
About.com sent out their top 10 job boards list today here. She says each one is unique and provides real value to job seekers and employers:
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/joblistings/tp/jobbanks.htm
Im sure there is a pharma job on one of these!
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