Getting Job Ready
Getting Organized
A successful job search requires organization, effort and self-discipline. Start with a few good habits and practices right away to avoid getting caught in a cycle where you fritter away time without any attempt to keep yourself focused and accountable to the goal of finding a job.
Researching Employers
Now that you have an idea for organizing your job search you can begin conducting research in order to find openings and employers you seek to work for in the future. By researching an industry, occupation or employer, you gain a better understanding of job availability, company culture, potential growth of businesses and industries, and how your skills could be applied to a different profession, if that becomes a necessity.
Smaller Market Research
The best basic research you can do is to get the names of small employers, study their websites and see if they list jobs. Should the management team be listed, take a look and see if you recognize any names. In a small town they may be members of your church or have children at your school. Even if you don’t know them, try to call or email them. Chances are they probably have a little more time to chat with a job seeker than their larger corporate counterparts.
