Comments on: Optimize your job hunt for today's ecomony

By: Miriam Salpeter

Miriam Salpeter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:27 +0000

Typically, I agree, but I have recently heard of several people who found their “dream jobs” on Careerbuilder. (One was a client – certainly, it wasn’t where I told her to look!) In any case, I think “you never know” is a good attitude to have and working on all cylinders a good plan! Thank you for your comment!

By: Jim Edwards

Jim Edwards — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:21:11 +0000

First you have to know where the jobs are before you mount a strategy to go after them. Most executive job seekers look to executive recruiters and job boards for open positions. The problem with this is recruiters get 15% of all executive searches and fill half of them, and only 1% of anybody ever gets a job from a job board.

By: Miriam Salpeter

Miriam Salpeter — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:29:00 +0000

In reply to Executive Resume Writer. Dawn and Erin - Thanks! It is great to have colleagues agree that my advice is on the right track. I strongly believe in personal responsibility and that it gives job seekers the opportunity to really take charge in a difficult time!

By: Dawn Bugni

Dawn Bugni — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:57:43 +0000

Miriam - Marvelous post. I love the stop "Oh woe is me, go do something" approach. You not only deliver a strong push in the right direction, you give the tools needed to take control. Great summary of ways to take charge in a difficult time. Also great info for building and keeping a career on track. Thanks so much for sharing. .-= Dawn Bugni´s last blog ..Targeted company searches =-.

By: Executive Resume Writer

Executive Resume Writer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:43:36 +0000

Sage advice, my friend! I love how you encourage people to take control of their job search landscape (not just complain about it to anyone who will listen).

Take ownership of your search and MAKE things happen.

Nice post, Miriam!

Erin Kennedy
.-= Executive Resume Writer´s last blog ..The Career Collective =-.

By: Miriam Salpeter

Miriam Salpeter — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:03:42 +0000

In reply to Barbara Safani.

Barbara – Thank you for stopping by. Looking for a job certainly can seem like a very “out of control” time. I hope everyone realizes that there is a lot in their grasp.

By: Miriam Salpeter

Miriam Salpeter — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:02:43 +0000

In reply to Meg Montford.

Meg – Thank you! What a nice thing to say…Makes writing this worthwhile to know that it is inspiring! You are right, and I hope job seekers can capture positive energy through the home stretch!

By: Meg Montford

Meg Montford — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:02:10 +0000

Wow! What a great metaphor! You are very inspiring in the way you write. I totally agree with you that the "woe is me" syndrome is affecting so many job seekers. As a career coach, I daily see suffering self-esteem. But now more than ever, one needs to be at the top of their game. Only happy, upbeat, engaged people can win the job-interview-to-job-offer game. It's difficult to de-personalize the job search, but if one can, it becomes so much easier. Emotions tend to get in the way of self-control. Thanks for a great post, Miriam. .-= Meg Montford´s last blog ..FINDING YOUR "MOJO" AFTER A LAYOFF =-.

By: Barbara Safani

Barbara Safani — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:05:34 +0000

Miriam,

This is a great roadmap for job seekers. There are many things in a job search that the job seeker can’t control. This post reminds job seekers of all the aspects of their search that are within their control.

By: J.T. O'Donnell

J.T. O'Donnell — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:54:13 +0000

I’m with Jacqui. The use of the car analogy is fabulous!

It’s such a great way to showcase the steps required to get your job search in gear (pun intended) in this economy.

Thanks for starting the CareerCollective!

JT
CAREEREALISM.com
.-= J.T. O’Donnell´s last blog ..7 Steps Worth Climbing: How to Open a Career Door =-.