Job Search Advice After Landing

Job Search Advice After Landing There is no better job searchadvice than that which is provided bythose whohave successfullylanded a job. Their experiences can provide a wealth of knowledge and encouragement for thosewho are stillseeking a new job. The following advicehas been shared afterlanding a new job: Persistence! Persistent follow-up withprospective employers is necessary butdontexpect that it will result in all of the answers you are looking for. Sometimes I found out what happened and sometimes I just never heard from the employer again despite persistent follow-up on my part. Sometimes Ireceived the thanks but no thanks email months later. Landed after 7 months,229 applicationsand 304 new network contacts! Landed after 10 months of searching as a result of an email from a member of the same networking group. Stay positive. With the ups and downs associated with a job search, the best way to stay motivated andnot give in to discouragement is to stay positive. Believe in yourself and the value you have tooffer. Volunteer. The old adage, the more you do, the more you can do will keepup your energy and volunteering will generatenew contacts and boost yourself esteem. Its a win win proposition. Build your network After 7 months of building my network, I was usually connected to someone who knew someone at most companies that I was applying to. The process, (job search)was at best an exciting opportunity and at worst, frustrating when it felt like my efforts werent paying off. After 5 months of searching I have landed a position. Patience! After applying for an online job posting, it tookover two months before I was contacted by the potential employer for an interview. It was almost anothermonth before I received a job offer! Dont get discouraged. Before landing my job there were many ups and downs through this process. At least three times I thought I was close and then circumstances changed or a more suitable candidate was chosen. Through it all, I learned not to take it personally and to continue to believe that in the next hour or day, I was going to get the phone call or email that would lead to my next success. Taking on speaking roles at networkingmeetings helped me to become known to a large audience very quickly, increasing my presence and my opportunities. I believe it helped meto land my job quicker. Acceptance Acceptingthat you are in transition as soon as possible is the only way you willbe able to start doing the things you need to do to move to your next success. It will take time to find the right role for you. Thankfully, so many of the positions I applied for or interviewed for fell through, otherwise I would not have ended upwith my dream job! If you are interested in speaking to a Job and Career Transition Coach or Certified EmploymentInterview Professional or would like information onprofessional networking opportunities, contact Martin Buckland.