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The secret to finding any job is to diligently create and follow a strategy. A successful strategy to find the job you want is the following: #1 Preparation: Create a dynamic resume that sells your assets to an employer. #2 Research: Identify the "players in the career league" you wish to find employment. For example, if you wish to find a job in the accounting industry, you need to identify the local accounting firms, the regional (LI) firms and the national firms. To do this you need to:
#3 Action: After completing the above it is now time for you take action in several ways.
Your goal is to contact at least 7 corporations/associations in one week.
Remember: Don't wait for a corporation to announce a job opening! Be proactive. Uncover the hidden job market by completing the above steps. Become "industry smart." PAYING YOUR DUES: In many career fields individuals may have to work in a non-paid status for a period of time. This is called "paying your dues." The sooner you "pay your dues" in the industry the better it will be for your career path. It is a great deal easier to pay your dues under the age of 21. You have fewer expenses and you are normally supported by your parents. A non-paid internship for 15 - 20 hours a week can be financially supported by a job in the evening or weekends. Take advantage of this time and make personal sacrifices now in order to get your foot in the door later!
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