Are You Job Search Ready?
- Jan 21, 2018
- Written by Ken
Are You Job Search Ready?
When was the last time you were in a full-on job search? Tw0? Five? Fifteen years ago?
While the saying is true that you never forget how to ride a bike, unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the job search. Unlike riding a bike, which hasn’t changed much in the last 150 years, the job search process has changed drastically.
So, if it’s been a while since your last career transition, now is a perfect time to catch up with the latest:
Social media has taken center stage, yet applying online has one of the lowest return on investments as compared to strategies like networking.
Well-crafted resumes and cover letters continue to be a necessity, but are no longer simple historical accounts of your career based on past job descriptions.
Competition has expanded beyond traditional candidates to a new group of career switchers who are vying (successfully!) for roles they don’t have deep experience in.
It’s confusing, and in a market where there’s more opportunity than ever, a lack of savvy job search skills keeps well-qualified professionals stuck in unsatisfying careers, contributing to why 70% of Americans are disengaged at work (Gallup, 2017).
Whether you’re looking to move to a similar role in a different company or industry, or if 2018 is your year to make a complete switch to a new function, review this 15-item checklist to learn if you are job search ready:
Job Target/Audience