#JobSearch : Seven(7) Steps to Renovate and Fire Up Your Job Search. When trying Something Different, You’ll Have to Renovate your Job Search for This as Well.

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If you’ve suddenly found yourself unemployed or furloughed for the first time in a long time, don’t despair! You are not alone. Many of my clients are taking this time to reevaluate what they have done and opting to try something different instead. When trying something different, you’ll have to renovate your job search for this as well.

Overhauling your job search can be a daunting experience. You might have the feeling that you’re starting everything over from the beginning, but that’s not the case. You have tons of experience that will be valuable no matter what job you decide to take. Things like knowing how a business works, getting along with coworkers, and knowing proper work habits already put you ahead of new candidates coming in. You have the advantage over workers with no experience.

 

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So, how do you renovate your resume? You have a lot of options, so before you start changing your resume, try out a few other options first. One thing you can do is go back to school or get more training. But you should do a self-assessment and see if this would actually be beneficial to you, work with a career counselor and let them help you to the right path. Look around and see what kind of options you have, don’t panic and just try to examine your situation. Then you can begin to retool your job search.

  1. Start with what you enjoy
    Do you have a long-lost passion that you wish you had embarked on? Maybe it was teaching skiing lessons in Colorado, who knows, but just start with what you enjoy. What do you want to continue doing in your next role? Think through the tasks you currently do that you excel at and what to keep doing. Look for roles that focus on those tasks or projects. Perhaps there’s a job related to your hobby that you would enjoy. It could be a completely different field than what you’ve ever worked in, so take a look around and don’t limit yourself. Maybe it’s time to get out there and try your luck.
  2. Create a company list
    Find 20 different companies you’d like to work for. Follow them on social media to get to know what they stand for and what their future plans are. There are always options out there, especially if you’re in a large city. You can find a multitude of positions that would fit your job search choice. But, try to reach out a little past your current job and find something that is different or that would excite you. Put this list together because you’re going to need it.
  1. Create a contact list

For every company you have listed, create a list of 10-20 people you can reach out to via LinkedIn. Go through your 1st and 2nd connections to help you make contact with a decision-maker. Craft a personal message to these individuals, mentioning your common connection.

  1. Begin renovating your resume
    This is definitely key. Start updating your resume to send to these potential employers, but make sure that you emphasize different aspects of your career that would be beneficial to your prospective employer. You should consider getting some help from a professional resume writer, they can take a drab old resume and create the right blend of personality and accomplishments. Make sure your resume is focused on what you want to do NOW.
  2. Network, engage, respond.

Use LinkedIn to network with people in the industry you want to be in. Spend 10-15 minutes on LinkedIn each day commenting, liking, and joining in conversation. Demonstrate your knowledge by posting original content and commenting on other’s posts.

  1. Send resume to potential companies
    Starting sending that new resume out! You have to get your name out there, right? So, what are you waiting for? You already have a list of potential employers, so what’s stopping you? It’s time to get the word out about you!
  2. Starting calling people back
    After sending out your resume, hit the phones hard. Don’t just sit back and wait for the company to call you. Be assertive, show them that you want this position, and that you are right for it. If you’ve renovated your resume correctly toward your new career path and showed the desire to learn, then you can have the job that you want.

 

FSC Career Blog Author: Erin Kennedy, MCD, CMRW, CPRW, CERW, CEMC, is a Certified Professional Resume Writer/Career Consultant, and the President of Professional Resume Services, named one of Forbes “Top 100 Career Websites”. Considered an influencer, she is consistently listed as a “Top Career Expert to Follow” on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

FSC Career Blog | November 16, 2020