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Job Searching? 19 Creative Ways to Build Your Target ...
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The key here is to be sure you are surrounding yourself with positive, action-driven, generosity-minded people who will exchange job leads equally based on the needs of each person in the group. These groups can be listed regionally online with State Unemployment offices or private websites, such as The Landing Expert, who has an updated list of New Jersey job search clubs citing meeting times, dates and locations. “6. Search for blogs in your industry to build your target company list.” When identifying for blogs in the industry, there are a few ways you can use this information. If it is a corporate blog, then that company can become a target list candidate. You can make note of the employer of the blogger, if they are writing from an independent opinion. Lastly, you can look for upcoming or expanding companies discussed in the content of the articles to add to your list. And based on what you do, even companies downsizing can be job leads possibly, as well. (Yes, companies downsizing actually hire people as they are releasing some—one of the great perplexities of the employment space).
Do not underestimate the power of your immediate network. Ever. For example, I have a client who simply told her hairdresser that she was looking for as an administrative manager ideally in a creative organization, to appeal to her artist side. The hairdresser had another client who she knew worked for a major publishing firm as a merchandising executive who happened to be looking for an administrative management professional. The hairdresser made the introduction to the company (that fit my friend’s company profile, but was not initially on her target list—new target company discovered!) Fast-forward two to three weeks later, she has the job. “12. Learn about local companies in your area first hand, and not just thought online research.” Attend and consider joining your area’s local Business Association Partnerships, Chambers of Commerce, and other business-embracing organization in your city and county. The employers of the area will attend these meetings and you can meet your area’s local employment players in person.