Feb 17, 20192 min
Document:
• Is your resume up-to-date? Is your LinkedIn profile congruent with your resume?
• Keywords, language, and proper formatting are crucial
• Recruiters have minutes to review resumes and you don’t want yours ignored
• If you have any doubts, hire a professional to create this all important document
Connect:
• It’s the perfect time to renew old contacts and refresh your current network
• Don’t assume people know that you are actively searching for a new position
• Schedule coffee at mutually convenient times
• Be prepared with a way this contact can be of help, aside from hiring you
Assess:
• Are your skills current? Consider on-line courses or pursue an advanced certification
• Is your field expanding or retracting? Is it time to look beyond the familiar?
• What other areas are you curious about?
• What’s your “dream” job?
Volunteer:
• Do you currently volunteer with an organization where you have a high profile?
• Roles in membership or as a greeter, offer greater exposure to more people
• Look for a new group to lend your skills to
• This is an opportunity to make new connections and also contribute your skills
Get out of the house:
• Isolation is depressing
• On-line job search alone is the least effective way to land a position
• Most jobs are found through personal connections/introductions
• Block out time daily for a balance of calls, coffee, connection and self-care
However comfortable you assumed you were with change and specifically a career change, it may morph into overwhelming anxiety that was never anticipated. This might be the ideal time to engage the support of a career coach with experience in helping professionals achieve better, faster, results. At KICKSTART Your Transition we offer a broad range of services to fit your needs.
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