Job Sitch

So, I’m looking for a job right now, and I have been for about 4.5 months…I am the furthest thing from a "job search expert," HOWEVER, I have a LOT of experience in doing this, so here’s a little of what I’ve learned. 

First and foremost, work your networks! Hands down, the best chance of at least getting an interview, is to know someone w/in the company.  Don't be afraid to tap into your friends/family as a resource. You can also network w/ old colleagues, college alum, etc...

Make sure you post your resume on all the main sites (Monster, Career Builder, etc…) but LOOK for the jobs on Indeed or even Craigslist. You definitely need to comb through Craigslist, but if there are actually some pretty decent leads on there and you can bet that if you respond with a great cover letter, directly to the person, the odds are much better than on Monster, etc... Also, Indeed is great because once you type in what you need, it scans ALL the Career sites including many that you may have missed. Also, rather than apply through the career site, go directly to the page and try to find a name/email in hr or even of like a president or VP and email them your resume directly. Odds of you standing out are much higher. One more tip (thanks to one of my hottie girlfriends) is to find a way to set your resume apart from others visually. She attached a professional/looking picture of herself to the top of her cover letter. I’ve done the same, depending on the position, and I’ve actually gotten a pretty good response (again, it really depends on the position you’re applying for… the ones I sent in were for sales in the beauty industry). BUT you could also add a stab of color in tasteful manner, or add a cool font… Anything that will stand out-