找工作的6大步驟
(這是轉錄美國的文章 都是英文不好意思 耐心點看盃^^)
1. Assess yourself.
The start of any good job search begins with a thorough self-assessment.
Looking for a new job is a great opportunity to realign your goals—and it’s
up to you to articulate exactly what those goals are.
Start by asking yourself these questions and spend some time reflecting on the
answers:
What are my values? Deep down, what guides me as I make my decisions? Is it a
need to make a difference or make big bucks, be the center of attention or help
others?
What are my priorities and objectives for the next few years? What about five
years from now?
What are my core strengths?
What provides meaning in my life? What is my purpose?
Where does work fit into my vision of life?
For help with your soul-searching, take advantage of your career center’s
self-assessment resources, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or look for
self-assessment resources online. Participate in career center workshops or
read some career-planning books, such as my book, The Ultimate Guide to Getting
the Career You Want and What To Do Once You Have It, which includes
self-assessment exercises.
2. Research your career goals.
Now that you’ve established your sense of purpose, you’ll need to do some
research to keep your career dreams aligned with reality. Broadly explore
industries, jobs, and organizations to generate your job options wish list.
Consider these questions as you research careers and industries:
What product or service does this industry actually offer?
Who are the major players and up-and-comers?
What are the critical success factors for a company in the industry?
What is the outlook and hiring potential for this industry?
What type of talent does the industry attract, hire, and need?
While researching companies, ask yourself:
What differentiates this company from others in the industry?
What are this company’s culture, values, and priorities?
Who are its leaders (CEO, CFO, and COO), and what do they seem to stand for?
How does this company treat its employees?
What is the company’s reputation?
What would it be like to work there?
Websites are a great resource. Since there are more than 2,500 job- and
career-related websites online, you’ll need to be selective about which ones
you use. Sites with huge databases of company and industry profiles, like
WetFeet, net the best return on your time investment. Also visit individual
company websites to get more specific info. Major publications like Business
Week, Fortune, Working Mother, and Forbes often rank top companies by industry.
Networking is another great way to learn about the functions, fields, companies
, and geographic locations that interest you—not to mention make future job
connections. Your circle of friends is a great place to begin building (
or reviving) your network. Other valuable contacts include former and current
co-workers, career services professionals, and alumni from your high school,
undergraduate, or graduate programs. See what events your career services
office, student clubs, and alumni groups are
planning that might provide valuable contacts or learning experiences.
3. Lay out your plan.
Narrow your job options wish list based on a realistic assessment of how you
fit into the industries, organizations, and roles that interest you
(now possible with all the research you’ve been doing). Determine your top
priorities along with those you’ll pursue for a backup plan. As a rule of
thumb, focus on a maximum of two or three industries and ten to 20
organizations. Choose another ten organizations for your backup plan.
Sketch out the general timing of your job search based on when your top-choice
industries tend to recruit. If you’re in school, expect to dedicate as much
time to your job search as you would to an entire course. Graduates and
mid-career job seekers should expect to spend one to two months searching for
every $10,000 of their targeted salary. For example, a job paying $100,000,
could take 10 to 20 months to find
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