Many Job Seekers Using Ineffective Search Strategies

May 21, 2009 - PRLog -- While everyone expects the job search process to take longer these days, it will take forever if you employ the wrong strategies.  And unfortunately, too many people are doing the wrong things.  Are you?

Change Your Job, Change Your Life LLC helps job seekers to maximize their search efforts.  CYJ receives emails daily from those who feel they are "spinning their wheels".  Their solution combines resume critiques with a job search strategy overhaul.  Lisa Thomas, President of CYJ, emphasizes that "Individuals must be empowered to manage their own career.  They need to start with the right tools and strategies. This allows them to do more of the right things which ultimately lead to career success."

Ms. Thomas highlights the differences between ineffective search strategies as compared to more effective approaches.

Ineffective:
- Mass distribution of generic, unfocused resumes (with or without cover letters)
- Electronic job boards as primary search tool
- Lack of follow-up activities
- Emphasizing quantity over quality
- Employing strategies rooted in fear or apathy

Effective:
- Know your industry and specific jobs to pursue
- Tailor your resume and cover letter to specific jobs within specific companies
- Network, network, network - be visible and vocal
- Conduct company research
- Emphasize quality over quantity
- Employ strategies rooted in confidence and competitiveness

To learn more about how Change Your Job, Change Your Life LLC can help you maximize your job search efforts visit http://www.changeyourjob.us.  Basic services include: $29 for a full, customized resume critique ($49 for resume and cover letter critique package), and $99 for a resume critique and re-design.  All purchased services include an effective job search strategy plan ($20 value).  Make a change today.

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