People are often surprised to hear the first step in '10 Key Steps to a Successful Job Search' is to choose a place to live. It sounds obvious and easy (which is always good for a first step, right?), but honestly, there is no better way to narrow down a career search than defining where you want to live while you work.
If your answer is "anywhere," then take the time to figure out where you would LOVE to live. Pick no more than two locations so that you can limit your search to these towns and the surrounding areas. Keeping in mind, cost-of-living, transportation access, proximity to family and friends, etc., you'll want to select places that suit your lifestyle and budget.
IMPORTANT: Here's where I overcome your objections to the advice above...
What if I can't make up my mind?
Hmmm, not sure how to determine where you should choose to live? Check out this FREE site which does the research on every town in America for you - Sperling's Best Places has been researching the best places to live for years. It can help you evaluate a location based on your unique needs - cool stuff!
Won't I be limiting my options?
Well, if you are senior executive who makes more than $500K/year, then yes, limiting where you want to live is not ideal. However, for the rest of us who hang out in the middle income level, choosing to focus is smart in you will do a better job of marketing yourself. Let me explain...
As we climb the salary ladder, the number of job opportunities available to us diminishes. Think of it like a pyramid: at the base are lots of lower-paying jobs because the skills required can be done by most folks. But as we become more accomplished and develop our strengths in a certain field or profession, our value goes up, while the number of jobs that require our level of expertise gets smaller.
Okay, so doesn't that prove I should keep my location options open?
The basic logic says 'yes' but what you aren't considering is the quality versus quantity factor in a job search. If you don't choose to focus on a location, then your efforts to build a network of contacts and establish your personal brand within a community (which you learn a lot more about in a future lesson) will be difficult. In short, while you'll be casting a wide net, it won't go very deep, and you'll miss all the big fish (a.k.a. awesome job opportunities). Not to mention, you could end up taking a so-so job in a town you don't want to live in - and that would really stink!
What if I'm certain where I want to live doesn't have the kind of job opportunities I'm looking for?
Ha! Nice try. I'm not buying that one because you are basing it on what you've done to thus far to find a job. In the coming lessons, you are going to learn things that will not only change your perspective, they'll literally increase the number of jobs available to you. Yep, you heard me. So, put that objection in your back pocket and at the end of the series, let's see if it's still there, okay?
So, to recap, LESSON #1 is to simply choose where you want to work. Remembering our jobs only take up part of our day, you must chose a place that makes you happy. The ultimate goal is a work-life balance that satisfies you - and that just can't be done if you are living someplace you don't like, right? And, if you want to see the other 9 steps, sign-up here » and you'll get them automatically.
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Internal and external recruiters may appear to work in duplicative positions, but a closer look reveals that a collaboration between these two resources can result in better hires for companies.
The key to success is playing to each of these recruiter’s strengths.
Covering More Ground
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Companies need workers, but finding them has become a daunting task. Candidates have many options, as indicated by the number of jobs available—about 11 million at last count—nationwide.
Internal recruiters are juggling multiple searches and often must rely on traditional tactics, such as online job postings, that attract the interest of active candidates. That’s where external recruiters come in. They can complement internal recruiters’ efforts by strategically unearthing passive candidates who may consider an exceptional career move.
Building A Pipeline Of Talent
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As the economy continues to roar back from the pandemic-induced recession, companies are growing again. With that growth comes a need to fill new and existing positions.
While internal recruiters are filling the positions for today, external recruiters can help their colleagues build a pipeline of talent for future searches.
Such is the case at Duffy Group, which works hand-in-hand with clients such as CVS Health and General Mills to create a consistent group of qualified candidates who could become the next great hires.
Soup To Nuts Or Selective Services
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In some cases, internal recruiters may call upon their external partners to handle an entire search—from sourcing and vetting to interviewing and hiring. In other instances, it may be best for these recruiting resources to handle distinct tasks.
Duffy Group uses a highly effective recruitment model called Recruitment Research that helps hiring leaders precisely and successfully target candidates who are the best match for a company’s open positions. But unlike traditional recruitment approaches, Recruitment Research enables internal recruiters and talent acquisition teams to unbundle the search process to focus on a particular area of need.
A case in point is Duffy Group’s work with a law firm client, which gives our team a targeted list of qualified candidates. Our charge is to contact these individuals as an independent third party.
Courting Candidates
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Internal and external recruiters know that building relationships with candidates is a critical part of their jobs. Without such relationships, recruiters may get to the finish line only for the candidate to withdraw from consideration for the job or ghost the employer leading up to or following a job offer.
The problem for internal recruiters is finding time to do this. That’s another benefit of having an external recruitment partner who can keep in touch with top candidates and maintain their interest in a position with their clients over time.
What was once believed to be a competitive relationship between internal and external recruiters has changed. In today’s tight labor market, making the most of a company’s hiring resources is essential. By working together as a seamless team, recruiters—whether working internally at a company or externally as a partner—can become a secret weapon to building a quality workforce for today and tomorrow.
You're familiar with the feeling: your palms start sweating, you start to shake and for some reason, your mind goes completely blank. Sounds like a dreaded case of interview jitters!
Nerves can bring even the most professional candidate to their knees, impeding their chances of securing the job, even if they're the most qualified.
If you know that you're prone to nerves, make sure you take the necessary steps to control them—before you step into the interview room, not after.
Here are a few helpful tips on how to overcome interview nerves:
1. Be Prepared
Nerves are often triggered by anxiety. It's common to worry that you won't know the answer to a particular question in the interview, or that you won't have the necessary knowledge to wow your prospective employer.
You can help alleviate this concern by doing your research. Predict possible interview questions and make sure you know the answers. Feeling well-prepared can help calm your anxiety.
2. Sleep Well
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It might be tempting to soothe your worries with several glasses of wine the night before. While this may feel good at the time, it certainly won't the next day. Have a relaxing bath, avoid too much alcohol, eat well, and get a good night's sleep.
3. Think Ahead
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To save yourself time worrying in the morning, lay out your best suit, make sure you've already purchased your train tickets or petrol, get some money out if you need to buy lunch, and make sure all your time in the day is spent focusing on the important task—preparing for that interview.
4. Practice, Practice, Practice
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If you're really anxious, ask a trusted friend or family member to perform a "test" interview on you the day before, also known as a mock interview. You'll get a chance to practice your performance and also receive some valuable feedback.
5. Stay Positive
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Remember, you can do this. You're qualified for the job, you've got some great credentials, and you've got the necessary experience.
This company is just as lucky to be interviewing you as you are to be interviewed by them! Boost your self-confidence by telling yourself that it's in your power to get this job. You can do it.
And In The Interview Itself...
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If you feel your heart start to race and your forehead break out in a sweat, take a deep breath. Remember, the people interviewing you want you to succeed. They're desperately seeking the right person to join their company, and they're really hoping that you're that person.
If you start to feel nerves getting the better of you, ask for a moment to pause and gather your thoughts. If necessary, be honest with your interviewers, and explain to them that you're feeling nervous because the job matters a lot to you.
It's likely that they'll understand; after all, they're human too, and they've probably experienced nerves at some point in their lives.
Take it slow and steady and keep reminding yourself that this is your job. You can achieve it!
We hope these tips will help calm your nerves and ease any interview anxiety you may be experiencing.
Remember though, it's okay to be nervous; that means the job opportunity means A LOT to you. Whenever we embark on a new and exciting journey, our nerves let us know we're on the right path.
Now, with that in mind, go out there and ace that interview!
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This article was originally published at an earlier date.
We hope these tips will help calm your nerves and ease any interview anxiety you may be experiencing.
Remember though, it's okay to be nervous; that means the job opportunity means A LOT to you. Whenever we embark on a new and exciting journey, our nerves let us know we're on the right path.
Now, with that in mind, go out there and ace that interview!
People are often surprised to hear the first step in '10 Key Steps to a Successful Job Search' is to choose a place to live. It sounds obvious and easy (which is always good for a first step, right?), but honestly, there is no better way to narrow down a career search than defining where you want to live while you work.
If your answer is "anywhere," then take the time to figure out where you would LOVE to live. Pick no more than two locations so that you can limit your search to these towns and the surrounding areas. Keeping in mind, cost-of-living, transportation access, proximity to family and friends, etc., you'll want to select places that suit your lifestyle and budget.
IMPORTANT: Here's where I overcome your objections to the advice above...
What if I can't make up my mind?
Hmmm, not sure how to determine where you should choose to live? Check out this FREE site which does the research on every town in America for you - Sperling's Best Places has been researching the best places to live for years. It can help you evaluate a location based on your unique needs - cool stuff!
Won't I be limiting my options?
Well, if you are senior executive who makes more than $500K/year, then yes, limiting where you want to live is not ideal. However, for the rest of us who hang out in the middle income level, choosing to focus is smart in you will do a better job of marketing yourself. Let me explain...
As we climb the salary ladder, the number of job opportunities available to us diminishes. Think of it like a pyramid: at the base are lots of lower-paying jobs because the skills required can be done by most folks. But as we become more accomplished and develop our strengths in a certain field or profession, our value goes up, while the number of jobs that require our level of expertise gets smaller.
Okay, so doesn't that prove I should keep my location options open?
The basic logic says 'yes' but what you aren't considering is the quality versus quantity factor in a job search. If you don't choose to focus on a location, then your efforts to build a network of contacts and establish your personal brand within a community (which you learn a lot more about in a future lesson) will be difficult. In short, while you'll be casting a wide net, it won't go very deep, and you'll miss all the big fish (a.k.a. awesome job opportunities). Not to mention, you could end up taking a so-so job in a town you don't want to live in - and that would really stink!
What if I'm certain where I want to live doesn't have the kind of job opportunities I'm looking for?
Ha! Nice try. I'm not buying that one because you are basing it on what you've done to thus far to find a job. In the coming lessons, you are going to learn things that will not only change your perspective, they'll literally increase the number of jobs available to you. Yep, you heard me. So, put that objection in your back pocket and at the end of the series, let's see if it's still there, okay?
So, to recap, LESSON #1 is to simply choose where you want to work. Remembering our jobs only take up part of our day, you must chose a place that makes you happy. The ultimate goal is a work-life balance that satisfies you - and that just can't be done if you are living someplace you don't like, right? And, if you want to see the other 9 steps, sign-up here » and you'll get them automatically.
[This article was originally posted on an earlier date]
Click here » if you’re interested in posting your content on this blog.
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