Dont Sell Yourself Short - 5 Ways to Promote Your Job Search - CareerAlley

Dont Sell Yourself Short - 5 Ways to Promote Your Job Search - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. We must become the change we want to see. Mahatma Gandhi Team leader or individual contributor? Manager or supporter? Successful organizations are filled with all personality types. The best leaders in the world would be very unsuccessful if they had no followers. When you are looking for a job, it is no time to be modest. You need to be your biggest cheerleader and sell yourself to whomever will listen. And, while you need to take credit for all of your achievements, you also need to be careful not to exaggerate your achievements to the unbelievable level. Being a great leader is no better than being a great supporter. This is all well and good, but it is a delicate balance. The selling process starts with getting your name out there, it is supported by your cover letter followed by your resume and finally the interview process as the clincher. And did I mention your network? Your Resume First and foremost is your resume. This one document should summarize not only your work and educational experience, but it should also highlight your achievements (this is the part where you use action words). Maybe you completed a strategic project, or a new method to manufacturing a product. What ever your achievements are, they belongs in your resume. == Understanding the Importance of Keywords in Your Job Search Book Corner [easyazon_link asin=0814417620 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]Unbeatable Resumes: Americas Top Recruiter Reveals What REALLY Gets You Hired[/easyazon_link] Your Network In this case Im talking about your friends, family and professional acquaintances. These are the people that know you best, know the quality of work you do and are aware of your achievements. But not everyone in your network is equally informed and they cant effectively help you find a job if they dont have all of the information. So, as part of your regular networking routine, you need to make sure that your entire network is aware of your achievements. == Making Networking and Informational Interviews Part of your Job Search Social Networks So of course you cannot mention social networks for job search without mentioning LinkedIn.com. In addition to your profile (which should mimic your resume), you should also list your accomplishments here as well. This is also a great place for references. Try to have some of your former coworkers submit a recommendation on LinkedIn for you. Join industry and other groups on LinkedIn, this is another great way to expand the your network and the people who know what you do best. == LinkedIn Profiles vs. Resumes, is There a Difference? Book Corner [easyazon_link asin=0316036137 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives How Your Friends Friends Friends Affect Everything You Feel, Think, and Do[/easyazon_link] Blogs Writing a blog is a great way to get your name out there. Of course you need to balance the type of material that is on your blog with the type of career and job you have. If your blog is too out there it is likely to scare people. If your blog is informative about your industry or job function, that is even better. Posting ideas and accomplishments (if done in the right way) will get you noticed. == 5 Smart Tips for LinkedIn Self-Promotion Guest Articles Writing articles is another great way to get your name out there and help with your job search. This is where you can leverage both, the Internet and print media. Trade associations are the first place to look, followed by college newsletters, industry news letters and magazines. You should also look for popular blogs and offer to writes guest posts. You could always write a book (although this is likely to take a long time.You will need to be the one who decides on the topic, ensure you will leverage your experience. Once you have at least one article published you can add it to your resume (and yet another achievement). == 5 Tips for Leveraging you Social Network in Your Job Search We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by