New Study Reveals Secrets to Finding a Job

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Great article with lots of useful information. I think it is so important for candidates to remember that landing the interview is one thing - winning the job is another. Once you get in the door you've got to be prepared to showcase your talents and if you try to 'wing it' you are more likely to end up with a turn-down letter. Employers know that candidates have vast resources of job search information available to them online and the expectation of preparing for your interview - from the initial phone interview, to the full process and follow up are all rated accordingly. If you need help with polishing your interview skills to win the job over your competition, we've got a great learning audio for you at http://www.firedupcareers.com
Thanks for the great info. above!

Robin Ogden of CA 5:16PM September 24, 2009

Great article and approach - research that is. Makes perfect sense. I also believe that a complete revamp in the whole job search process is necessary utlizing trendy strategies that make a person stand out in the crowd as a subject matter expert. The proof is in the analytics - do the right strategies and then watch and analyze how many people are reading and attracted to you and your content and expertise online. It's easy to do and you get proof. Imagine all of a sudden taking the right steps so that daily, hundreds of people around the world know who you are and you can track who they are and where they are coming from online. And then the offers come in from media, peers, other experts, recruiters, etc. Become a sought after asset vs. a job seeker victim. It's the way to get results and track them today.
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Lori Davila of GA 3:27PM September 24, 2009

I'm a talent management expert with over a decade of experience helping companies recruit, assess, and develop leaders. I've conducted over 150 retained searches and interviewed thousands of people. I know just how important a sense of accomplishment is to a positive attitude, and how important a positive attitude is to interviewing well and getting an offer. I coach people on this topic every day!
In my day job I'm often faced with people who want to change something about their career, like changing job function (sales to marketing, finance to general management) or changing industry (construction to green tech) and I tell them executive search consultants probably won't help them and hiring managers are not likely to hire them. What I offer them is a process for making such a change. A job search plan, just like this research suggests you need to successfully find a new job. You can find my job search plan at http://wp.me/pCoHk-d.
You will find several steps in this process that you can easily do, giving you a sense of accomplishment and a feeling of control over your search. And, if you do these steps well I believe you will also find yourself with a number of jobs to choose from much faster than applying online.
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CorDell Larkin of IL 2:24PM September 24, 2009

Very good article.
I was laid off a few months ago, and I am in the same boat as many unemployed people: losing the positive outlook after a few rejections. I find myself thinking that I am not ever going find a job again, and it shows in the way how I go about job searches.
I agree with the main point of the article, as much of it has to do with common sense. Many of the aspects mentioned here are often heard in self-help courses; positive thinking is one of the key factors in gaining a healthy sense of self-worth, self-efficacy, and the resulting self-esteem - even in times of unemployment, when the self-worth is normally going down the tubes.
This article goes to show that more people should, especially when it comes to searching jobs, rely on the principles that are taught in the various self-help courses that are out there. Just do a search - you'll find a whole plethora of fantastic (audio)books out there that will help you to have a more positive outlook.
Be positive - and achieve more!
-Rainer

Rainer Rohde of OK 2:02PM September 24, 2009