A Creative Job Strategy

Imagine trying to drive from your home to a destination 1000 miles away, without a map, directions or an address. You might see some great things along the way and maybe you would get their eventually. But it wouldn’t be the most efficient way to get where you are going quickly. A successful job search is at least as complex. If you’re attempting it without a strategy, you may make progress and you may succeed eventually but it’s not the fastest, most effective way to get hired. You need a PLAN.

The Pitfalls of Going "Plan-less"

A lot of people jump right into a job search, eager to get back to work. They comb job listings and send out resumes. But without a strategic plan, their approach is scattershot and unlikely to succeed. Gauging progress based on how many resumes you send out creates a false sense of productivity. Unfocused efforts eventually create frustration and can actually make the job search take longer.

Article discussing issues relating to job searching.	Job Search Spoils
Changing jobs in the current job market	Why change Jobs in this Market?
A story relating to job hunting	The Job Fairy – a True Story
Brand building and your resume	The One-Man Brand
Defining the terms of your employment	Definition of Employment Terms
Statistics and unemployment news	Bad News Regarding Unemployment
Self-employed status and how to present your resume	Handling Being Self-employed on Your Resume
Re-applying for a job following a refusal/rejection	How to Reapply For a Job After a Rejection
An interesting take on what influences a prospective employer	ARE GOOD-LOOKING PEOPLE MORE EMPLOYABLE?
Researching careers, a guide to online job search engines	Step-By-Step Guide for Researching Careers
Handling phone interviews, useful tips	Phone Interviews
Employment opportunities and how to find the best jobs	Employment Opportunities
Discussing startups and their hiring needs	Young Start-Up Companies Have Hiring Needs Too
Resume preparation pre-distribution	Prepare Your Resume for Posting Online
Keys to getting your resume noticed using action words	Action words to improve your resume
I need a job - where to start and how to handle your job search	I need a job
Building / writing a powerful resume	Your Resume for When You Need a Job
Still looking for a job? - useful advice to boost your career search	You Still Need a Job?
Need a job? Out of work for months? - read this	Need a Job?
Job searching tips and advice	Stop Looking For the Job - Let the Job Find You
The economy is poor - job hunting tips to get you noticed	Job Hunting In An Economic Downturn
The hidden job market made accessible	Secrets of the Hidden Job Market
Plan your job search for best results	A Job Search Plan
Losing a job isn't easy - tips to help you cope	Coping With Job Loss
Job searching and job posting advice	Missing Many Job Postings?
Up to date tips for handling your job search	Fine-Tuning Your Job Search in 2011
Rules for conducting a successful interview	Ten Interviewing Rules
Keeping track of your job search	Documenting Accomplishments
Interviewing and an alternate look at the best approach	Interviewing is Similar to Dating
Creating a powerful job search strategy	A Creative Job Strategy
Nationwide job search and handling relocation	The value of a Nationwide Job Search
Potential hiring companies - how to find them	Scoping out a potential Hiring Company
Closing an interview to leave a positive impression	How to Seal the Deal on a Job
Following up after your interview	What to do after the first face-to-face interview
Following up after your phone interview	What to do after the phone interview