2010 New Year’s Resolutions for Job Seekers

2010 New Year’s Resolutions for Job Seekers
By: Kristin Kane, Kane Partners

It’s a new year and new decade for a new you! What better a time then now to make a resolution to help you find a job in 2010... below you will find suggestions for goals and ideas to help keep you on track.

Like most resolutions just saying it a few times won’t work! You have to have some sort of plan or expectations of yourself along the way. You may say: “My Resolution is to find a new (or better) job for 2010.” Take it a step further by saying “and I will do this by…” and list your expectations of yourself on a daily and weekly basis to help you attain your goal. (For example: I will find one qualified company or job listing to present my resume, I will make 3 phone calls a day to network for a new job, I will evaluate my progress on a weekly basis and ask myself how can I improve. Most importantly, if I feel like I am getting nowhere I will ask for help!)

Here are a goals you can add to help you achieve success:

1. I will maintain a positive attitude at all times during the job search process.
2. I will keep my resume up-to-date and on target for each job I apply.
3. I will ask family, friends and former colleagues for suggestions on my job search and ask them to keep you in mind as they hear of opportunities.
4. I will not say “I will take anything” rather, I will remain focused on the types of work I prefer or can do.
5. I will expand my search radius or salary range to help open the door to new opportunities that I may have been missing.
6. I will not limit my search to “applying online for jobs” but make calls and network for opportunities on a daily basis.
7. I will integrate Social Media into my job search for 2010.
8. I will improve my research skills and knowledge of companies before each interview.
9. I will respond promptly to all communications with companies.
10. I will keep my skills fresh while searching for a job which might include: education, classes, certifications, volunteering, seminars etc.

In 2010 jobseekers need to be prepared to act quickly with their best foot forward! Make the improvements, set the goals and get started today, not tomorrow.

Tune in to NBC10 Philadelphia 12/30 for "Survive & Thrive" with Tracy Davidson at 5:30 where Kristin Kane will discuss "New Year's Resolutions for Job Seekers" with Tracy.


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