1. It's a new year - and lots of people are thinking that maybe 2014 will be The
Year of the New Job. If that describes you, then you'll want to start your
individual plan. But don’t panic! And don’t start sending CV’s all over the job
market without taking care of a few getting-going items, described below!
This is a 15 Strategy Plan devised by Career & Life Planning to help you
move closer towards employment.
Good luck, and happy job-hunting...
Starting a New-Year Job Search consider the following,
 Recruiters Strategy
This means Knowledge around the way recruiters operate.
 Networking Strategy
Knowledge of information/resources/services that can help you move towards
employment quickly
 Research Strategy
Knowledge of alternative research methods, beyond LinkedIn, Company
Website etc
 Alumni Strategy
Knowledge of your School/College contacts, past or present including
teachers, lecturers, career officer
 Interview Strategy
Knowledge of the steps required to deliver an excellent interview
 Past Employer Strategy
Knowledge of using past employer contacts including suppliers, customers
and colleagues for your job search
 Referral Strategy
Knowledge of the key message you want to be referred for or introduced as
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2.  Event Strategy
Awareness of public events, seminars, conferences that can help you move
to employment
 Offline Strategy
Knowledge of non - web based research
 Volunteering Strategy
Knowledge of the importance of volunteering to help you gain employment
 Social Network Strategy
How would you rate your social media presence from an employer’s
perspective
 CV Strategy
Knowledge of the basic structure and components for an excellent CV to help
you move to unemployment
 Hidden Job Market Strategy
Knowledge of vacancies not publicly advertised
 Online Job Board Strategy
Knowledge of online job boards both locally and nationally
 Self-Awareness Strategy
Awareness of your performance capabilities determined by your strengths
and abilities
The New Year is a great time to jump into a job search. And after the New
year, companies are hiring. Get out there and look!
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