Advice on Where to Target Your Job Search by Linda Noland

Need Advice on WHERE to Target your Job Search?

Want to know WHERE you have the Greatest Chance of Success?
A well thought out, concise Marketing Plan is an essential part of your successful job search! A solid, detailed Plan forces you to focus and direct your job search, ensures that you are covering all methods, keeps you aware of how much work you have to do and evaluates the quality of your efforts.
Your Marketing Plan is a dynamic, action oriented plan that helps you set realistic and meaningful daily, weekly and monthly goals.
A Marketing Plan is critical to your Career Management Program.

STEP ONE - Define Your Target Market
1. Industry
2. Corporations in the Industry
3. Services / Products of the Corporations
4. Number of Employees
5. Geographic Locations
6. Corporations Net Worth
7. Management Program

STEP TWO - Describe Job Functions You Desire

STEP THREE - Review Internet Ads for Sample Job Descriptions

STEP FOUR - Compare
1. Skills
2. Experience
3. Education
4. Background
Compare what you bring to the table in these areas compared to the specs of the job description.

STEP FIVE - Map Out Your Strategy with Research

STEP SIX - Compile Your Networking List

STEP SEVEN - Develop a List of Recruiting Firms that Specialize in your area of Expertise

STEP EIGHT - Organize Direct Mail Campaign

STEP NINE - Complete Resume and Other Marketing Materials

STEP TEN - Call Hiring Authorities to Schedule Interviews

STEP ELEVEN - Document Results

STEP TWELVE - Follow Up

It is important NOT to skip any of the STEPS listed above!

You have to think of yourself as a Product you are Responsible for Selling to a Prospective Buyer (the HIRING AUTHORITY).
Job Searches are difficult because you have to sell yourself. If you are not in the Sales Profession, it can be extremely uncomfortable - but it is necessary! If you were selling a product, you would identify "who" would be most likely to purchase your product. You must do that same type of methodical planning when you write the marketing plan for your job search. Compiling this plan will drastically REDUCE the time it will take you to find your next wonderful career opportunity!
If you want additional information on developing your Marketing Plan go to www.workquest.dontinterviewaudition.com.

Linda Noland
Linda@workquest.net
www.WorkQuest.net
9909 Topanga Cyn Blvd #167
Chatsworth, CA 91311

(818)885-1515 ext. 201