5 Tips for a Proactive Job Search

Looking for a job can be a daunting task. Here are some tips for a productive job search…

Keep up on industry news. Take time to read up on news that applies to the career you are interested in. Keeping up on the industry will benefit you in interviews and give insight on the industry. As an added bonus, it will give you leads on companies to add to your target list.

What do you need to work on? Take time to assess yourself and what areas you need to strengthen. Is it your focus/pitch? Is it networking? Are you stressed out about interviewing? Everyone has a weak spot. Take time to figure out yours and what resources are available to help strengthen those areas.

Stay positive. This can be a hard one when looking for a job. This is when you need to remember all you have accomplished. Consider volunteering your services to help keep your skills fresh and give you a sense of accomplishment. 

Keep count. Make sure you are keeping tabs on how many resumes and personalized cover letters you are sending. Also, make sure you are working on your target list of companies and contacts. Volume is key. Set a goal each week of how many companies you plan to add to your list and how many networking emails to send.

Take time for you. It is important that you take time to take care of yourself. Be sure to schedule a job hunt free day. Take a break so you can come at it fresh and positive.