Effectively hunt for jobs.
from What Color Is Your Parachute by Richard Nelson Bolles
Simply sending out resumes isn’t enough to get a job anymore. Most employers are concerned with the risk of a new hire - they do not want to invest in an employee who will not work out. Following the above 3 steps when job hunting will help you demonstrate your value to your prospective employer and thus increase the chance of you being hired.
How to Apply This
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Apply for temporary, contract-work or consulting jobs.
You can aim for a full-time position later. -
Bring proof of your work with you to interviews.
If you are a programmer, bring a program you have done with its code. If you are a counselor, bring a case study with you. -
Find someone who knows the person who has hiring power at your target organization.
Make sure this person knows your work and is willing to introduce the two of you.
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