Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from natemilton and more videos in the General Job Hunting category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Good jobs are hard to find. Get an edge on the competition with these strategies. To complete this How-To you will need: Contacts Networking skills Interview preparation Tailored resumes Customized cover letters Personal thank-you notes Patience Step 1: Network, network, network Make a list of everyone you’ve ever worked with, track down their contact information, and shoot them an e-mail saying that you’re looking for a job. With social and career networking sites, it’s easier than ever to find former colleagues. Step 2: Get out Get out and meet people. Join professional associations, seek unpaid internships, do volunteer work, and accept every social invitation that comes your way. Expanding your contacts is the best way to tap into the so-called “hidden job market” — the positions that are not advertised. Step 3: Approach interviews like client meetings If you get an interview, arrive armed with specifics about how your hiring would directly benefit the company. Give examples of what you’d accomplish in your first six months on the job. Step 4: Tailor your resume Tailor each resume to the job opening by stressing …
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