What’s the flap over job “fit?”

Ellen DeGeneres recently performed on a “dance” show and had the time of her life.  She returned to a stage that she knows, likes and is comfortable being on.  Why is this important to you?   It’s a classic example of how hiring for job “fit” can be difficult to do—even for celebrities.

To find out the answer to this question, you might want to ask Ellen…she’s nailed it, and she tells everyone on Twitter!  So, how does this apply to your job search?  Let’s explore this.

Do you really want recruiters to find you?

Of course you do.   Recruiters can be a lifeline for you to a company or to a hiring manager.  Think about it.  Recruiters are in daily contact with the very people you want to meet!   They have a stack of job openings that need to get filled.  They spend most of their day looking for qualified candidates!

Your goal is to make the recruiter “smile and dial” when s/he sees your resume or online profile.  This happens when a recruiter reads your online profile or resume and smiles—big smiles—because you match the job posting s/he is trying to fill!  The smile leads to “dial” which means they pick up the phone and immediately call you to schedule an interview.

Is your LinkedIn profile a recruiter magnet?

Remember—if you are your best-kept secret, no one will find you!  Be sure to complete your Summary, Strengths and Headline for maximum exposure.

Is your favorite networking event the one that was cancelled?

Yep…we hear you.  Networking is quite easily the most hated word in a job seeker’s tool kit.

You’ve heard a zillion times that networking is the best way to find those valuable inside leads to the companies you have targeted.  It’s still true.   So, we’ve gone back to the basics and developed a series of worksheets and guidelines to get you started on building your list.  Here’s the first one.

Accessing The Power Of Gratitude

The practice of gratitude as a tool for happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support gratitude's effectiveness, suggesting that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in work, greater health, peak performance in sports and business, a higher sense of well-being, and a faster rate of recovery from surgery.