Don’t send your resume.
Many people are quick to send resumes in response to job advertisements just like the other hundreds of other people pursuing the same position. By following the majority of your competition, you reduce your chances of standing out and making an impression.
Hold off on sending your resume.
If the majority of the people are filling out online job applications, think of another creative method. You may still follow the company’s procedure and complete an online job application, but do not let that be the only step you make towards pursuing your goals, because you have probably completed numerous online applications before with minimal results.
If you are evidently qualified for a position, but your resume does not communicate your experience properly, then sending it will produce very little results. If you are qualified and your resume clearly conveys your experience in relation to your target positions, then use other strategies to capture the attention of potential employers.
Hold off on sending your resume.
Below are a few practical steps you can take to begin your job search.
Identify your target positions
There are many people who do not know what positions they would excel at. Taking some time to meditate on this matter will save a lot of wasted time in chasing jobs that are not suitable for you.
Identify your ideal industries
There are a myriad of industries you can choose from. The more you narrow your job search, the more focused you will become, rather than being scattered around the job search market like a lost puppy without direction.
Identity your location
Note the areas you would consider working in and focus on the companies within your target industry. For instance, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Wine and Spirits industry in New York City.
Make a list of target companies
Now that you have identified your target positions, industries, and location, make a list of target companies. You can start with a list of 10, if you do not have a professional to assist and guide you with your new job search strategies.
I know what you are thinking! You are probably thinking, “Oh! Now, I can send them my resume!” No, not yet.
Hold off on sending your resume.
This is where you send them a letter, such as a value proposition letter or a pain letter. These letters have high probabilities of being read by key decision makers; thus, you are more than likely to receive a response. Eventually, you will be asked for your resume. Then, you will WOW them and impress them even further with your sophisticated and branding resume!
These strategies work well for anyone pursuing a job. It especially works well for those seeking 6-figure / $100k+ salaries, as these professionals are usually more conservative and hesitant to send their resumes and expose their current and past employers to someone they have not met yet.
These are just basic strategies to ignite and trigger your creativity during your job search. They entail additional steps, time, and dedication. Following these creative strategies can also be stressful.
If you have used the historical methods of job searching, such as quickly sending your resume and completing job applications with very little results and would like to be guided and mentored towards new strategies, feel free to contact me at organicResumeCreations@gmail.com. I would love to assist you in this process.
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