The job seeker’s typical “rush to resume” hanger continues to baffle this executive job coach because it leaves out absolutely necessary work on real issues. He often sees new job seekers rush to renew resumes and send them out before assessing their situation and creating an effective plan.

Evaluation and Planning

If you’ve gone through the assessment of your situation, the work of building your marketing plan, only then can you think about building the key components of that plan, which are the resume, cover letter, bio, and online visibility program. Internet.

Think of you

Hold everything before launching yourself forward. No manager, professional, or top executive can afford to conduct a job search without considering how they communicate. He will need to carefully analyze his own personal renovation before beginning to build the key components. Remember that YOU are really the key component! It is an often overlooked but important part of a total job search evaluation and program. Your renewal effort must consider every aspect of how YOU communicate:

oWords- Sharpen and clarify your thoughts and responses. Modify the words you speak, and in your resume and letters. Record yourself speaking and you’ll probably want to pick up the pace and change the language.

oPresence- Here the videotape is invaluable. Try to practice difficult questions and check your posture, as it is usually too stiff or too relaxed. If you seem forced or unnatural, it can create a very negative impression. Practice improving with your job coach.

oAppearance- Make the new model look new but appropriate. Dress one level above the position you seek. Throw away those old glasses and combine them with being in better physical shape. These will have a powerful impact in enhancing your presence.

oTechnology- Upgrade your technology and start using iPods and portable devices, and get your email on a handheld while you’re on the go. Take advantage of the Internet to learn about current trends, the industry
activity and more connections.

oActivities-Interests- Take up some new activities. The ones that seem to work for job seekers who build personal energy are: exercise, two-day seminars, cutting-edge talks, and exposure to new thoughts and ideas. Read More Downloading business speaker podcasts is one of the newest, most valuable and affordable steps you can take.

Now the new version of YOU is forming, you are on your way to a crystalline YOU, and your new model is attractive to today’s market of buyers. Words, presence, appearance, technology, and activities—interests help prepare you to challenge new opportunities. Address them at the same time you start building your other marketing components. Now YOU are ready… to break down the barriers to a great job offer.