Comments on: Working Strategies: Choosing a job target and getting started http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-job-blog/2009/11/06/working-strategies-choosing-a-job-target-and-getting-started/ Keep up with the latest job market news, trends and get advice from our panel of contributors Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:02:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Duncan Mathison http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-job-blog/2009/11/06/working-strategies-choosing-a-job-target-and-getting-started/comment-page-1/#comment-1657 Duncan Mathison Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:53:50 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-job-blog/?p=939#comment-1657 Amy - Thank you for helping people get a bit more focused in their search as a means to get to the "hidden market". But it pretty frustrating for people to know it is there and not know how to get to it without knowing someone. I like your getting started steps. But what is next? I tell people to show people in their network the list of target companies and ask people the question, "Do you know anyone who might be able to tell me more about any of these companies?" This primes the pump for a good networking discussion and adding to your connections. There are a bunch of ideas in the book "Unlock the Hidden Job market: 6 Steps to a Successful Search When Times Are Tough" What else would you suggest people do with their research and list making? Amy – Thank you for helping people get a bit more focused in their search as a means to get to the “hidden market”. But it pretty frustrating for people to know it is there and not know how to get to it without knowing someone. I like your getting started steps. But what is next? I tell people to show people in their network the list of target companies and ask people the question, “Do you know anyone who might be able to tell me more about any of these companies?” This primes the pump for a good networking discussion and adding to your connections. There are a bunch of ideas in the book “Unlock the Hidden Job market: 6 Steps to a Successful Search When Times Are Tough” What else would you suggest people do with their research and list making?

]]> By: William http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-job-blog/2009/11/06/working-strategies-choosing-a-job-target-and-getting-started/comment-page-1/#comment-1646 William Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:04:58 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-job-blog/?p=939#comment-1646 First Amy, I must wait until I get healthcare. The President, Pelosi, Reid, and the liberal democrats have led the way. After this year, I may decide to look in the healthcare career field or become a insurance salesperson for AARP. I am sure I can talk all those old people to get supplemental insurance with the scrare that the new healthcare will take away their benefits. I know you are helping but like my leaders have insisted I must have healthcare before I get a job. I guess the unemployment extenstion will hold me over. First Amy, I must wait until I get healthcare. The President, Pelosi, Reid, and the liberal democrats have led the way. After this year, I may decide to look in the healthcare career field or become a insurance salesperson for AARP. I am sure I can talk all those old people to get supplemental insurance with the scrare that the new healthcare will take away their benefits.

I know you are helping but like my leaders have insisted I must have healthcare before I get a job. I guess the unemployment extenstion will hold me over.

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