Job Search January Challenge #14

In addition to following Job Boards, I recommend researching companies in your industry that you might be interested in working for. Follow them in the news and via social media. Connect with them at local events, through your network, and online.

Research and follow your target industry, the major players, and certainly the companies you are most interested in working for. Gain a solid understanding of the market, challenges, and customers of your industry.

Challenge #14: Target Your Job Search beyond Job Boards and Classifieds

Know your industry, target companies, players, market place, customers, and the challenges they might face. Follow them in the news and online. If they are holding an event, by all means attend or volunteer so that you can support and be a part of the cause, hear the discussion, and likely make valuable connections.

The better you know your target, the better prepared you are to offer yourself as a ‘solution’.