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Re: Warning: are you spending too much time in ineffective job search?

willatvirtualjobcoach — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:40:05 -0000

The simple fact is that most people are never taught how to search for a job, nor do they generally
look at hiring data to refine their processes. Speaking of processes, who do you know that talks about 'the job-search process'? No one. And then people get depressed and wonder why they can't find a job. There is little self-reflection and a lot of focus on re-re-revising your resume and spending your time behind job-boards.

Re: Are Job Coaches Worth It?

willatvirtualjobcoach — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:10:01 -0000

Excellent article. I find that there is an awful-lot of fluff in this space. If some of this sounds like snake-oil then it probably is. "sexy up" your resume, please.....

Re: The Value of a Targeted Job Search

willatvirtualjobcoach — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:13:01 -0000

By Targeting companies you are making the job-search active (going out and looking for work as opposed to waiting for open-jobs and applying). Targeted searching should be about 80% of your search. Target companies that you want to work for - due to geography, industry, culture, pay, etc. It is your metric so you can decide what is important to you and where you want to work.