Unconventional Job Hunting Strategies

Internships give you a chance to explore different industries you feel you may be interested in working for, and you may even be able to turn an internship into an offer, or at the very least, extend the internship so as to establish a meaningful relationship with the hiring manager who can provide a strong reference while you expand your skill set. ’Volunteer for the heavy lifting. No task or request is too small or too mundane, says Cohen. ’Your goal as an intern is to accumulate valuable hands-on experience, establish good will, and to build your resum?®.

It’s important to note that there are many, many ways to go about your job hunt because oftentimes people stick to one method that they may have learned early on, and then feel discouraged when that method doesn’t work for them. You shouldn’t be afraid to explore different methods to find what you’re looking for because the creative way you find a job not only shows your potential employers that you’re a resourceful and smart candidate, but also that you’re passionate enough about your career to explore unconventional ways to find a job. No matter what strategy you use to find a job, however, whether it be through a Facebook ad, networking events, or a video resum?®, the key is to stay positive and keep your mind focused on your ultimate goal: finding a job. As long as you keep your end goal in your sights, you will have a successful hunt, and hopefully the career you’ve been dreaming of.

!@#$%

Scott Vedder, author of Signs of a Great R?®sum?®, has created a method to remember exactly what to include in your resum?®. ’I like to say that your resume should be full of !@#$%, he says.

!??adding any part of your experience that was amazing?@? defining points, places, dates, and things in your experience?#??numbers that quantify and prove your past successes?$? the dollar value of your contributions?%?? figures that easily show growth and results

Discussion

Have you ever applied to a job using out-of-the-box methods to get noticed?

Here is a way to get into the?hidden job market. Read this article that has some tips on?dealing with unemployment, as well as the benefits of?networking.

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ARB Team
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