Every day I hear about another friend or family member who has lost their job. These are hard times. Finding your next job, whether immediately or in the future requires you take some steps.
Years ago, we started this process with tweeking our resumes. That is not the best way to do this today. Start with the really, really difficult step of self assessment and market-place assessment.
I have to remind you that over 60% of people find their next job by networking. That is why you need a plan. Don't just "spray and pray" and hope someone you knows hears of something-develop a strategy and a clear message.
A clear message can only happen after you have prepared your presentation.
Once you are in motion- networking, applying for jobs, meeting with recruiters and contacting employers directly (despite the fact that they are not hiring), you will need some project management tools.
Then, like any good manager, you need to assess what's working and what needs fixing, it is called project update.
Step 1: Assessment
Step 2: Research
Step 3: Establish a plan
Step 4: Presentation
Step 5: Project management
Step 6: Project update
If it were this easy to follow the steps, you wouldn't need a sherpa to guide you through the process. Sherpa-ing is what I do. Always ask for help when you need it.
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