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This is also true about conducting a job search; however we substitute the phrase Job Search Action Plan for Job Search Game Plan, = ‘Tasuccessful job search you need to define your goals, create a LIN 2p-by-step Action Plan with defined benchmark and results, and °7 \umust commit yourself to execute and adapt the Action Plan to war ip llearcerocketoorcom/2014/1020-point-job-search-game-plan Km EVENTS CONTACT Search the site FUEL UP WITH OUR NETWORKS fSin vv SUBSCRIBE Subse ‘Your email address. MOST POPULAR POSTS = Top Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills = How to Handle Overused Resume Words = Phone Interview Rule #1: Don't Say Hello = How to Create a Strong Profile Statement for Your Resume = 3 Reasons Your Job 6aanore “The 20-Pait Job Search GamePlan e best of your ability. For executives and professionals at a + ad level it is helpful to have coaches and advisors help you n fOughout the job search process G+ 2re are 20 basic steps I recommend incorporating into a job arch game plan. P. etine the job/s youre seeking and the Hire Profile of the ideal ndidate employers are seeking to interview and hire. Define, qualify and quantify your qualifications, strengths and zakness based upon the Hire Profile. 3: Identify your relevant achievements and accomplishments based upon the Hire Profile. 4; Investigate how employers for these positions recruit and prefer to receive and process resumes and referrals. 5: Craft a resume(s) with a unique personal brand in the favored style and format based on points 1-4. 6: If you have a DIY resume and Linkedin profile have it critiqued before (not after) you begin to use it. 7; Prepare all addendum documents you will need for your document portfolio. 8: Craft a generic cover letter that is also adaptable for specific positions. 9: Create a LinkedIn profile with a unique personal brand based on factors 1-4 listed above. 10: Identify existing LinkedIn connections and other people you know who you can reach out to for networking, 11: Set a reconnect and follow up plan for all the existing people you want to network with, 12: Set a goal of acquiring 5-25 new connections each week and define how you will approach them, ip llearserocketoorcom/2014/1020-point-job-search-game-plan Km Application Didn't Get a Response (And What You Can Do About It) = Top Mistakes to Avoid in Your Cover Letter’s Introduction = What Makes You Different from Other Job Candidates? = Backstabbing Co Workers: 6 Ways to Protect Yourself = How to Write a Linkedin Summary = Why Your Linkedin Profile Will Never Be Private FOLLOW US ON TWITTER22016 “The 20-Pait Job Search GamePlan 13: Identify people who will recommend and endorse you on Linkedin and how to approach them. 14: Vet your references or have them vetted for you by a trustworthy 3” party. 15: Identify interview questions you are likely to be asked and prepare brief on point responses. 16: Have people conduct mock Interviews with you as part of the prep process. 17: Research potential employers and how you can get on their radar screens, 18: Make a list of company websites you will check constantly for new postings. 19: Create an Action Plan tracking booklet. 20: Keep focused on working the Action Plan a minimum of 25 to 40 hours each and every week. These are some of the essentials of a successful Job Search Game Plan, and as in football the desired results are dependent on commitment and the quality of the execution. As always I am happy to critique resumes and Linkedin pages and they can be sent to perry@perrynewman.com. (oe the knowledge! in Share YW Tweet [J Share G+ Share Pin % Mai = © Share You May Also Like: ip llearserocketoorcom/2014/1020-point-job-search-game-plan Km Tweets Follow Career Rocketeer 14h @CareerRocketeer RT: Know Your Limits But Never Stop Trying: The post Know Your Limits But Never Stop Trying a... bitly/LRjcWoF @lntrovertLeader Career Rocketeer 17h @CareerRocketeer RT: 5 Ways to Tell if You're a Bad Boss: Thank you for watching! 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