(2) Be in HIS Word daily.
(3) Setup a separate e-mail address (gmail, hotmail, etc.) for job search. Don't use your home personal e-mail address.
(4) Setup a profile in the professional networking website LinkedIn.com (www.linkedin.com) and start getting connected with friends, past co-workers, etc. Be sure to join various groups (e.g. alumni, previous companies, occupation, etc.). Obtain at least 3 recommendations from previous co-workers or clients. Download the toolbar to show if you have any connections when reviewing a posted job.
(5) Create a professional business card. VistaPrint (www.VistaPrint.com) is cheap and looks professional. Also, you can go to Wal-Mart and buy Avery Matte Ivory Business Cards - 150 cards (27882) for under $7.00 and create your own professional looking cards with name, position, home phone and/or cell phone, email address, and your LinkedIn address.
(6) Create a positioning and exit statement.
(7) Create or update your resume.
(8) Develop a marketing plan for where you want to work and use that for networking.
(9) Create a 30-second elevator presentation where you have less than 30 seconds to describe your job search to someone.
(10) Develop your accomplishment stories that showcase your skills.
(11) Create a 2-minute verbal resume consisting of your marketing statement, background/credentials, experience/work history, current status, and a transition statement.
(12) Network, network, network … know your target companies and do your research on them.
(13) Develop a project plan; goals and objectives for your job search ... just like your job ... your new job is to find a job. Pay attention to how you spend your time - computers do not hire people!!!
(14) Go to www.CareerDFW.org. This website offers a wealth of information on networking groups throughout the DFW Metroplex area.
(15) Setup a search agent on the indeed website (www.indeed.com). This site will send an e-mail to your inbox each morning with a listing of jobs based on your search criteria from numerous job posting websites (e.g. Monster, Career Builder, Hot Jobs, etc.).
(16) Register for the next available Career Transition Workshop held at Crossroads Bible Church in Double Oak, Texas by sending an e-mail to ctw@crossroadsbible.org . Note - the subject line will be populated when the email link is clicked. This workshop is one of the best in Texas and it's FREE. Hurry though … seats do fill up fast now.
(17) Create a reference list while names are still fresh on your mind (name, company, contact phone number and e-mail address).
(18) Find an accountability partner/group who will hold you accountable during your job search.
(19) Last but not least ... reward yourself for your hard work - do some fun things that you have been wanting to do, get involved in places you want to help support as well as volunteer, learn something new ... this is an opportunity to do more and grow!
Contributors for Job Seeker's Jump Start for Job Search:
Robert Boriack
Anne Golias
Susan Hummel
Tony Pottle
Keith Wilkins
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