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I have over 15 years proven success writing and producing résumés, cover letters, and self-marketing tools for all levels of professional, managerial, technical, and creative job seekers - from new graduates to high level executives. I work with my clients to help them identify and achieve their goals and provide tips, tools, and support to assist them throughout the job search process. This blog is meant to provide another tool to help job seekers find jobs.

For more information visit my web site at www.aresumes.com.

Your questions and comments are welcome.

Thank you for visiting,
Arlene

Arlene Schwartz Personalized Résumé Service
3996 Cardinal Road
Akron, OH 44333
330-666-5858
aresume@roadrunner.com
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What Makes A Job Search Successful? (Part 2)

MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

To make sure that your job search is a success:

• Network with as many people as you can to gather information and job leads.


• Before your interview, research and collect as much information as you can about your potential employer, the position, and the needs of the company (the Internet can be a great tool for this).


• Dress professionally in a suit and wear minimal jewelry and cologne.


• Whether you are a man or a woman, give a firm handshake when you arrive and when you leave and use good eye contact.


• Let the employer know that you are really interested in the job and always speak in terms of how you can benefit the company. Ask when you can expect to hear about the next step.


• Give your résumé to your references so they can reinforce what you have said.


• Send a handwritten thank you note that will make you stand out within 24 hours after the interview. Many of my clients have told me that they were told that this was thing that made the employer select them over other candidates.


• Follow-up with a phone call.


• Keep detailed records of all interviews, including the date, name of the company, address, name of the interviewer, e-mail address, and telephone number; any follow-up information; results.


• After you get the job, send a thank you note to everyone who has helped you with your job search.


• Never assume that the job is yours and continue interviewing until you have a written contract.

For more information on networking, interviewing, rferences, and sending thank you notes visit www.aresumes.com