what steps should i take in finding a new job?

Answer 1

Let everyone you know, know that you are looking for a job. Tell your friends, your parents friends, people at your church/synagogue/other organizations.

Have an up-to-date resume ready to email, post it on various job sites like http://www.monster.com and http://www.hotjobs.com.

Research companies that you like and visit their web sites. post your resume/info on their sites, if they have that.

Get in touch with headhunters/personnel recruiters in your area.

All of the above is assuming that you don't currently have a job. If you are currently working and don't want your boss to know you are looking, don't post your resume anywhere, but still let friends and friends' friends know you are looking.

Answer 2

First analyze your strengths and weaknesses then qualify if a career change is in order. Compile a list of experiences personal and professional. As far as a resume what would help is finding a friend with a program or just finding a skeleton on the resume. I suggest the program route there are so many variables that this could really save you some heartache. Also find out if the local workforce development center has any resume classes coming up. Next networking is a great idea the hidden job market represents a greater portion of the available jobs and most likely the one that you would like to have the days of thumbing through the classified as a sole means of job hunting are over but don't over look them it is a great indication of the job market. CareerBuilder.com is an amazing website Monster.com has too many get rich quick scams and regional and national jobs on CareerBuilder.com you can easily filter these out. Finally dress to impress ask for the individual in charge of hiring when you drop off your resume have a cover letter or letter of interest if you are faxing or emailing. Also don't forget about references try to mix them up. In the down time try volunteering some where if you can afford to it is a great tool for networking and it is awesome on a resume. Lastly, if you have any questions please feel free to contact. Best of Luck!!

Answer 3

Update your resume. You shoul decide how you want to include your last job on there. They will probably ask why you left the job or were let go (not sure of your situation). Start searching the want ads, online, on corporate web sites near you and send out resumes. Check out job fairs - they're wonderful b/c if they like your resume, you'll get called back in for an interview right away (I had four call backs after giving out about 20 resumes). Try going to a local temp agency to see if they can find long-term placement for you or at least give you a temporary position to build up your skills and network at that company.

I hope this helps.

Answer 4

Network and market yourself like crazy!

Answer 5

go out and fill out applications. wait by phone. good luck.