The twelve days of job search - Hallie Crawford

The twelve days of job search - Hallie Crawford Happy Holidays! Here are 12 tips from our team of career coaches, designed to help you get ready for your job search this holiday season. Focus on one tip a day, and your job search preparation will be a breeze! On the first day of job search my career coach says to me Make a Career Transition Timeline â€" How long will you give yourself for your career change? On the second day of job search my career coach says to me… Review Your Resume Make sure it is logical and easy to read (for more help contact us for a resume review session.) On the third day of job search my career coach says to me… Carry a Business Card Have a snazzy card printed up that highlights who you are up front and center. On the fourth day of job search my career coach says to me… Practice Your Elevator Speech It should help you be able to make a great 1st impression and position you. On the fifth day of job search my career coach says to me… Update Your LinkedIn Profile LinkedIn is a vital part of your portfolio that should be reviewed and updated just like your resume.   On the sixth day of job search my career coach says to me… Get Organized Sit down and get organized if you haven’t already, and then be sure to stay organized! On the seventh day of job search my career coach says to me… Create Your Brand In your job search, you have to know your brand your brand is your identity. On the eighth day of job search my career coach says to me… Conduct Informational Interviews Informational interviews should be conducted with people in the industries you are exploring. On the ninth day of job search my career coach says to me… Network Make the most of holiday festivities and network with your friends, family, co-workers, acquaintances, etc. On the tenth day of job search my career coach says to me… Be Persistent Stay persistent throughout the application process, so that you will stand out in the crowd. On the eleventh day of job search my career coach says to me… Be Yourself This will help you find a job that suits your style, personality, and unique skill set. On the twelfth day of job search my career coach says to me… Start Sooner Rather Than Later We encourage you to start now, because this is a process that usually takes time. Hallie Crawford Job Coach P.S. Get one of the most information-rich career newsletters on the web delivered straight to your email inbox! Check out our  Free Newsletter  to help you along your career journey today! Please Share This