Passive or Active Job Search?

A passive job search means you are waiting for something to happen – like someone calling and offering you a job.  I am wondering if the passive job search is working for you.

If you are still waiting by the phone for someone to offer you a job in response to the 100’s of mailed resumes and online applications, but the phone is not ringing, I suggest that you adopt a more active job search strategy.

What does an active job search strategy include?  Below are my suggestions for your active job search strategy:

1. Plan each day to include job search activities (2 as a minimum) – keep a record of your daily job search accomplishments and evaluate your successes and failures.

2. Make a list of every one you know including family, friends, or formal business associates that may have suggestions for your job search.  Contact each person on your list, explain your situation, and request their assistance.

3. Attend trade or industry related association meetings in order to network among members and guests.

4. Develop a list of business references who have knowledge of your past work experience. Contact each reference and ask his/her permission to provide their contact information to potential employers.

5. Consider volunteering at non-profit organization.  Frequently members of such organizations may provide job leads.

6. Be active in social media such as Linkedln, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. 

7. It is most important to maintain a positive attitude and in your conversations with everyone avoid all “poor me’s”.  Further, your must continue to exert high energy in your job search activities.    

 

Please comment in this bIog or email at mailto:glynjordan@gmail.com your advice or suggested strategies for job seekers.   

 

Thanks!  Glyn