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By Alan Kearns Do you remember playing hide-and-seek as a kid? One of my fondest memories as a parent is playing this game with my kids, sometimes my kids astounding me with their ability to find unique hiding spots. Finding new job opportunities can be a lot like this. Some positions are simple to identify while finding other opportunities can be incredibly frustrating. This week’s podcast is from Part 2 of The Great Canadian Job Search Series with Peter Harris, Manager of Content at Workopolis. We discussed the variety of ways to identify and find quality job opportunities. Where do you find quality opportunities? Finding opportunities starts with really looking. I know that sounds like a simplistic statement, but it is true. I have played many a hide-and-seek game in which I wasn’t really looking. When it comes to job hunting, really look. It’s as much of an attitude as it is an acceptance that this is the practical reality of job searching: opportunities won’t usually seek you out. Next is where to look? In our recent CareerPoll respondents shared where they found quality opportunities: # Your Network 73% # Recruiters 11% # Informational Interviews 11% # Job Boards 3% # Social Media 0% My advice to clients is to use all the above elements in your job search. I realize there is a lot at stake when looking for a new role. One of the key things is managing your emotions in the job hunt. Think sports, when you add too much pressure on yourself, your performance drops and if you head into the process thinking negatively, it is much more likely you won’t get the outcome you want. This past weekend I took my kids to see The Karate Kid. I enjoyed the movie for what it was (I found it was 30 minutes too long). Mr Han (Jackie Chan) shared to Dre Parker (Jaden Smith), “Your problem is, you only look with your eyes.” This is a key life and job search principle, not only looking with your eyes but using all of your senses. Your gut and intuition, your ears, what are you hearing? I have put together a quick list of 10 places you will find opportunities. Remember every day employers are looking for great people, much like the game, you have to be in the right place at the right time to find your new employer. 10 Places to Find Opportunities: 1. Job boards & job board aggregators 2. Conferences (Look at vendor lists) 3. Twitter feeds (often people will retweet jobs) 4. Company websites (some companies don’t post their jobs on boards) 5. Linkedin Groups 6. Facebook company pages 7. Business & Investment Blogs 8. Chamber of commerce 9. Local & National newspapers 10. Bumping into opportunity (running into people at coffee shops, sports teams etc) You never know where and when the best opportunities will be found, the more the merrier. Like the game, “finding” is all about connecting with people, aka potential hiring managers. Peter shared, “Remember people hire people, not paper, getting your resume out is one thing, connecting with the right person is the key!” Continue the conversation on my blog. Where you have found the most successful places to look for new opportunities? What are 3 keys to a great interview? How do you negotiate the best package? When you’re ready, how do you resign gracefully, on a positive note? What are some keys to landing well and succeeding in the first 90 days of your new role? Looking for help with your job search and personal brand? Who’s your career coach? Need help with a professional resume, job search, and interview preparation? Invest in yourself — get the edge in this competitive job market. Take a small step and book an initial consultation with me. Ready or not, along the road with you! Alan Tag it:           |
Meet WorkCabin's career expert
Alan Kearns, founder of CareerJoy (CareerJoy.com), is Canada's foremost expert on all things relating to careers. Alan has more than 17 years experience coaching people through successful career changes. He was voted one of Canada's Top 40 entrepreneurs under the age of 40, speaks regularly on CBC radio, as well as Chapters. He has been featured in Venture, The National Post and The Globe and Mail and is also the career expert for WorkCabin, Workopolis and Charity Village. As well, Alan is a regular lecturer at Queen's University, Carleton University and Algonquin College.
Alan's passion for the environment and his outstanding career advice make him a natural fit for helping Canadians interested in green careers.
Look for Alan's career articles and links to his podcasts on a regular basis at WorkCabin
