Personal Job Search- New Canaan caTs

Personal Job Search

A comprehensive, well thought out job search plan has ten components, all of which must be worked tirelessly on the path through transition:

	Your Self Assessment--  As the philosopher Homer once said, “Know thyself.”  That is the best place to begin any job search.
	Your Written Job Plan-- As CaTS founder Mac Walker has said many a time, "Your WRITTEN job plan is your key to a smoother transition."

	Your Elevator Pitch--  Once you know your core competencies, key accomplishments, and how you add value to an organization, create a 30-second “sound bite” that summarizes those things.  Ideal for making new contacts and presenting yourself at networking meetings, as well as the perfect comeback for the question "Tell me about yourself."
	Your Resume--  Multiple articles and books have been written on this subject, many contradictory, but all claiming to offer the shortest path to success.  We offer you a few tips born of practical experience and proven to be effective.
	Your Profile--  Your profile supplements your resume, highlighting among other things your targeted industries and organizations.  Perfect for use in group networking meetings.
	Your Networking--  One of the cornerstones of any personal job search plan, networking is not about asking for a job, it’s about asking for information.
	Your Interviewing--  Once you have found an opportunity, it’s time to sell yourself and your value!  Some suggestions on how to prepare, what questions to anticipate, and how to communicate your core competencies and the value you bring to an organization.
	Your Use of the Internet--  As with resumes, there are many different schools as to the best way to use the Internet in job search.  We offer some novel suggestions that have worked for  our team members.
	Your Cover Letters--  Whether presented electronically or on paper, succinct and pithy communication is the key.
	Your Job Search Management--  Job search, especially for those in transition, should be a full time, aggressive commitment.  We provide some suggestions on how to manage the process.
	Your Attitude--  Any kind of change, and particularly change of employment,  can be very stressful.  It is critical to keep the situation in perspective and emotions under control.

Click on the respective links above or the tabs above to learn more about each of the eleven job search components!