Steve Buhaly: 7 Job Hunting Tips (Part I)

PLEASE NOTE: I don't know anything about your specific situation. Remember to think for yourself and use what fits!

Part I of this series will help you begin your job search with these simple tips for success!

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Looking for a new job is something that most of us experience but are not very good at. One reason is a lot of people dislike and fear it. It was the same with me for a long time. But, you’ll always be more effective if you can reframe the experience into a positive one that helps you achieve your goals. Finding ways to get paid more for your time will do wonders for your ability to save and invest!

Let’s start at the top. Job hunting is about connecting your skills, knowledge and abilities with what others are willing to pay for. That’s it. There’s no secret here – the market sets pay and benefits as a function of supply and demand for the value you can offer. Let’s move into the first tip.

Have a positive attitude. This is a great opportunity to make a big improvement in your life. Think about how much of your week you spend working and how beneficial it can be to improve your earnings power. Time invested in conducting a thoughtful search can really payoff. My second tip is to be well prepared. Evaluate your network. Perfect your elevator speech. Update your Linked In profile and resume. If necessary, clean up your social media. And think through some specifics of what you want from your new position - type of company, culture, travel requirements, etc.

You’ve probably heard the term elevator speech. The idea is you find yourself in an elevator with the CEO of a firm you’d like to work for. She asks “tell me about yourself ”. You have until the 31st floor to get your answer out! It’s a question you’ll hear in every interview and networking session. Get really good at answering it. When you do, it’s a nice big softball thrown across your plate. Be prepared and hit it out of the park!

Here’s my process. I start by writing words and phrases that describe my skills, experience, personal attributes, etc. Then get them organized and write a two-minute script that covers most of them. When doing so, take your time - this is hard work but it’s very important. Once you have it, practice saying it until it flows right out. Now you’ll look forward to getting the question! Do the same for “what are you looking for”. Having your best answer in the bag for each of these questions will give you a big advantage!

[El_Guero]

I don't understand I never get a job 😪