Gift Yourself a New Job

Posted By: Robyn Greenspan
Filed Under: robyn greenspan, executive job search, networking, executive careers, career planning, career strategy, career guide

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Job seekers mistakenly slow down their searches toward year-end, but there is still hiring activity for companies that have talent needs. Further, networking and career planning are not seasonal events, and holiday parties are good opportunities to learn who's doing what where. (Keep the résumé at home when socializing!)

As you head into 2012, Mark James, president of Hire Consulting Services LLC and ExecuNet networking meeting facilitator, offers the following suggestions to create a solid new year strategy:

Update your résumé and cover letters.
Research 30 to 60 new target companies in your industry.
Contact 20 new recruiters who specialize in your discipline and industry.
Conduct salary research to determine your worth.
Rediscover your competencies, skills and behaviors through comprehensive assessments.
Improve your interviewing and salary negotiation skills.
Consider hiring a professional career coach.
Start a new diet and exercise regimen.

For more tips that you can use any time of year, click here to download ExecuNet's special report: Why Job Hunting Shouldn�t Take a Holiday, previously available to members only, and let us know what you think.

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Robyn Greenspan is the Editor-in-Chief at ExecuNet, where she is responsible for setting and driving the editorial content engagement strategy across the private business network's publications and expert-led programming. She is also a Huffington Post blogger. You can follow her on Twitter @RobynGreenspan

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Posted by Louis Glover
01/04 @ 11:15 AM

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Posted by William Pettit
12/25 @ 12:09 AM

Thanks Robyn,
Enjoy the Holidays!
Best,
Bill Pettit

Posted by Fred Martin
12/23 @ 12:54 PM

Of the jobs offered in trade compliance management, no one actually seems to be serious about hiring an experienced analyst / manager. Many say they are, but when you start talking to them, they turn out to want someone with 12-plus years of experience but will pay at the 2- to 5-year rate. That is one reason why I am reluctant to relocate.