Launching a Job Search and Effectively Landing in a Turbulent Environment
Launching a Job Search and Effectively Landing in a Turbulent Environment
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Launching your career search should be a very serious and focused project as there is so much on the line. Then, why do so many of us fly by the seat of our pants when it comes to getting prepared for all the things that need to happen prior to launching our search? Well, people often tell me I just need to send out my resume to a bunch of companies and a lot of recruiters. "Isn't that how you do it?" "That is what I did the last time I was in the job market." "I had several interviews and I finally got an offer I was interested in accepting." Is there a better way?
Well, duh? Of course there is a much better way. Let's take the example of NASA's launch of the space shuttle. We can only imagine the countless hours of planning and preparation prior to aiming at the target and being ready to launch. Getting ready, aiming and getting prepared is so vitally important. We have seen even within NASA, that regardless of the countless hours, days and weeks of preparation, things still may not always go according to plan, but what would it look like if we did not prepare at all.
Well, relative to launching our career search, we must first get our mindset adjusted positively prior to taking aim. We must believe we can and will hit the target and that we are in proper range of the target. We must be over any negative thoughts that bog us down with thoughts like, "it's a very tough job market." "I am afraid no one will hire me." "Companies are not hiring right now." "I can't get an interview." " I can't get the job I deserve." "There are so many candidates out there that are so much more qualified than I."
These thoughts must be purged or the negative energy from our thoughts will hold us back from being properly capable of preparing our materials and moving forward with a successful campaign. First, we must have a positive mindset. So, how do we do this? Well, try this exercise. Commit to writing down the 15 biggest Problems you have solved while in school or in the workplace. You may interchange Problems with Situations if you like. What were the Actions you put into place to help resolve these Problems? What were the Results you were able to get for your team or organization? Be sure to quantify the Results. Quantify the Results in a financially measurable way, if at all possible.
Your next employer is looking for a problem solver and someone who has a track record of getting positive results. Communicating in that light as a person who has a track record of getting positive and favorable financial results for their organizations, will set you apart from your competition (other candidates).
Wow! This is a lot of work! That is the biggest reason many people do not begin and complete this exercise - it's a lot of work and it takes time to complete this exercise. It can be quite overwhelming, but if you will do this exercise and do it effectively, you will surely benefit.
In summary, do not begin or launch your job search until you are highly prepared and ready. Aim twice and shoot once. You will not get a second chance to get back that interview you wish you had handled differently. Click on the below tools to learn more about how you can make the best landing in a turbulent environment. Consider using the below pointers to optimize your "package" before you launch.
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Bo Burch grew up on a small farm
near Lexington, VA and worked
within a family construction
business prior to entering and
completing his undergraduate
degree at James Madison University
in Virginia. After graduating with
honors within the College of
Business at JMU, he also attended
Michigan State University’s
Labor and Industrial Relations
School and is experienced at
contract negotiations, the
grievance procedure, mediation and
the arbitration process. He began
his professional career with the
MASCO Corporation. Later, he was
recruited by International Paper,
Coca Cola, Eaton and Corning Inc.
to lead organizational
transformations in highly
competitive global markets. He
specializes in sizing up and
developing talent to meet the
needs of the business plan. Bo has
authored and developed technical
and leadership assessment centers
emphasizing key performance
indicators, balanced scorecards
that optimize and demonstrate the
continuous improvement philosophy.
He has also contributed to a number
of articles on the subjects of
compensation, rewards systems and
effective leadership and
organizational attributes. In
2003, Bo founded Human Capital
Solutions, Inc. www.humancs.com in
Wilmington, NC. Bo resides in
Wilmington with his wife Marian,
their three children Allyson,
Abigail and their son Palmer.
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