Look For Any Job Anywhere (A Bad Job Hunting Habit)

I am going to teach you the very best 10 Very Bad Job Hunting Habits and what to do instead.

Many people, thrust into the labor market, immediately turn to the job listings (online or in the newspaper) and start looking for jobs.

They create a resume detailing what they have done.

They post it everywhere, they update their LinkedIn profile to include it.

Which job? Any job will do — they have no clear idea of what their target position or ideal employer look like.

As a result, everything about these people is unclear: their resume, cover letters, networking conversations, how you can help them find work, etc.

Here’s a test:

Show your resume to three friends and ask them what job you’re looking for. If any of your friends — someone who knows you — gets the wrong idea after reading your resume, how can you expect employers to know?

Solution: Get specific about the job you want, right down to the title and make sure you are clear about what you are providing the potential employer.

Never ever say, “I’m looking for anything in retail.”

Anything means absolutely nothing.

Instead, say, “I’m looking for a position as a retail store manager in clothing for professional women between 40 and 55.”

While you may not get the exact job, somebody looking for a retail manager of women 25-40 may say – this guy has the skills – maybe he will take my job.

Having focus simplifies everything and lets you bring all your skills.

Check out my LinkedIn profile – http://www.linkedin.com/in/ZaleTabakman and see if you can see my focus.

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This job hunting post was adapted from content provided to by my good friends Kevin Donlin and David Perry, co-creators of the Guerrilla Job Search System.

Kevin and David have been interviewed by CNN, New York Times, Fortune magazine, and the Christian Science Monitor about their method to finding a job.

Get a free audio from Kevin and David on how to get your job search into high gear

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