Worth Repeating: Job Search Wisdom

As I dig through blogs and filter through tweets I am looking for original ideas.  How can I put a fresh spin on something that's been said one thousand times by hundreds of experts?  The answer certainly isn't easy.  Maybe it is enough to just repeat the message.  They say that an adult learner needs to hear something about seven times before they actually hear it.

But perhaps there is a lesson in this. Job seekers should remember this too. 

HOT POTATO

The news about your quest for a new job shouldn't be treated like a hot potato.  In other words, don't blast the message out just once and think you've done your part.  Just because you've told your network once what you are looking for, doesn't mean they'll remember it. 

KAMIKAZE NETWORKING

If you've created a target list of people and companies to connect with, dive-bombing to meet with them once isn't enough.  Maintain contact.  Pepper them with meaningful followup.  Be a nurturer.

TESTING 1, 2, 3

Near the end of the interview make sure they know you are qualified.  Ask the interviewer if there is anything on your resume that they have questions about or if there is anything they think you may be lacking to be seen a a top candidate for the position.

LATHER RINSE REPEAT

When leaving a voice mail message clearly state your name at the beginning and remind the listener at the end by repeating your name and telephone number.

Comments

[Career Sherpa]

Jacob,
Repetition can seem like a waste of time. I agree. Except sometimes that is how people remember things.

May I challenge you on your voicemail advice? You have to intro yourself at the beginning of the message, right? This probably isn't the time when you'll leave any contact info. At the end of the brief message, after you've stated your purpose in calling and hopefully piqued the interest of the listener, wouldn't you want to leave your name and phone number so that they can write it down?

Thank you for stopping by and commenting!

[Jacob Share]

Good tips.

By second nature, I generally try to avoid repetition. For the voicemail tip, instead of repeating the information, make a better effort to say the information clearly so that it can be caught the first time.