How Do You Find The Door (So You Can Stick Your Foot In It)?

Finding a new job in a tough economy can be
really.. tough.

There are still great jobs out there. Are you
having difficulty finding them? Do you send
out heaps of resumes and hear back nothing?

Three Steps To Landing A Great Job

The job search can be boiled down to these
three steps:

1. Find the job opening.
2. Stand out with your application.
3. Wow them in the interview.

Straightforward enough. But what if you’re...

Stuck On Step One?

Have you ever heard of the “Hidden Job Market”?
You know, all the jobs out there that are filled
without a job posting ever going up...

There’s far less competition for “hidden” jobs,
because there are far less people in the running
(which makes Steps 2 and 3 much easier).

If you have tried to find that hidden market, with
little success, try this simple three step process:

1. Make a list of the 5 most connected people
you know.

2. Call each of them, tell them what type of
position you’re looking for, and ask if they
know anyone who may have a need in that
area. If not, ask for the names and numbers
of others they would recommend you talk to.

3. Call their referrals. Let them know who gave
you their number, then ask the same
questions of them.

Here’s The Catch...

It really can be that easy.

The caveat is, you won’t get a job from each and
every interaction. Every job search is different.
No one can tell you how long it will take, but if you
step up to the challenge, get in action, and stay
positive, you will land your next job, perhaps
sooner than you thought!

Get Recognition From Your Work Happy Hour ...In A Good Way!

No, I’m not talking about having a few too many and
getting noticed for making a scene...

Do you sometimes wish you got more recognition for
the great job you’re doing at work? Would you perhaps
like to be top of mind when it comes time for
promotions? Or maybe you’ve just started a new job
and you didn’t really get much acknowledgement for all
the hard work that went into landing that job in the first
place (it’s not a small feat!).

Be As Well Known As Nike
Whether you realize it or not, as an individual you have
a personal brand that people know you by.

Likely that brand works for the position you’re currently
in. But part of getting recognized, and getting people
to be repeat “buyers” of your brand (which is what it
takes to get a promotion), then you also need visibility.

This is the reason why companies like Nike, FedEx,
Starbucks, etc spend millions on advertising.

Luckily for you, you don’t need to be well known to
millions. But it helps to be well regarded among
coworkers, friends, and acquaintances.

Sound like work? Don’t worry...

This is Work You’ll Call Fun!

There are a lot of ways to be visible. The most
rewarding (and fun!) are positive. One easy bet is
through celebration! In addition to a bit of
recognition, celebrating also helps you:

• Be better connected to why you’re doing what
you’re doing
• Gain recognition, both internal and external
• Enjoy what you’re already doing

I encourage my clients to celebrate their progress as
they move toward their goals. It helps them achieve
their goals even faster, and get even more pleasure
from the process.

Super Easy To Start

How do you do it? There are a lot of ways; pick one
that’s meaningful to you. Some ideas:

• Plan parties, lunches, or drinks with coworkers
or friends (you’ll become associated with good
feelings, especially if you’re the one who
organizes)
• Treat yourself with rewards for milestones
(massage, dinner at your favorite restaurant)
• Treat others (buy coffee for your team after
you finish a big project)

In the end, HOW you celebrate doesn’t matter, as
long as it works for you.

So... how are YOU already celebrating? Are you getting
the recognition you want? What else are you going to
do to celebrate more? Drop me an email and let me
know: enofziger@ freshvisioncoaching.com.