New Strategy for a New Year

If looking for work was a challenge for you in 2010, why not try a fresh strategy for 2011? If previous method of job search did not work for you, it’s definitely time to change things up! Try one (or more) of the following in January.

• Get business cards (you can order a basic business card free at www.vistaprint.com) and pass them out to all your networking contacts.
• Target five desirable companies. Identify five companies that you would like to work for and haunt their website. Find out everything you can about the company. Need some ideas? Crain’s Chicago Business just listed its 2011 Book of Lists. Find the top local employers in a number of categories!
• Volunteer for a new site or join a group related to your field of employment. Can’t find one? Create your own!
• Research a new field. Have you always worked in a corporate field? Research jobs in government or education! Is all your experience in retail positions? Why not look into positions in healthcare? It can’t hurt to expand your horizons!
• Sign up for career assessment. Get a fresh perspective on your strengths by taking a personality/ ability test. The College of Lake County/ Career & Placement Service offers this to any Lake County resident. Call 847-543-2059 for an appointment.

2011 will be your year if you persist!