Job Search 2.0
Call me numeral-phobic but I’m not a real fan of numbering things, especially with a decimal point. I’m very wary of that little dot. To me, it implies whatever I am using or doing is already out of date. I have to worry about the 2.1 we all know is coming.
Despite this unnatural dislike of decimals, I do get it. The point is there is a sea change in the way you should be looking for a job. And it’s not through job boards, resume blasters or the internet (although these can help if you know how to use it correctly).
To me, job search 2.0 means approaching the job search process like an independent contractor or consultant approaches new clients.
It’s about proving you understand your profession and showing you can do the work. Its doing sufficient and the right kind of research into the organizations you are interested in. It’s showing that you’ve thought about the problems they face and it’s offering real solutions within the context of your profession or expertise.
The dad of one of my kid’s friends provides executive coaching for C-level executives. He described to me one of the ways he gets new clients. He videotapes John Executive, President/CEO giving a speech. Then shows that tape to John and asks, “Would you walk through a wall for that guy? I can show you how you can get your audience to walk through walls for you.” Wow! Eric Schor, EMS Communications doesn’t talk about how great he is or what he has accomplished over his career. He shows what he can do for you.
That’s what Job Search 2.0 means.
And if you are an executive that needs to get your audience walking through walls for you, check out http://www.presentationtrainers.com/.
Posted by: Camilla Dadey