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#1

Job search tips

Does anyone have some tips for locating headhunters in New York City? Any job searching tips?

Thanks.
My mother always used to say, "The older you get, the better you get, unless you're a banana." - Rose Nyland
#2

re: Job search tips

Hey- I just started a new job that I loathe, so I am back on the job-hunting market. Here's my advice:

Craigslist- go to the site and check out their job listings. Most of them are posted by various headhunters, who will call you when they get your resume. Working with a headhunter has its pros and cons. They are like an agent and can push for someone to hire you, but it can also be annoying to have to go visit dozens of them, fill out the same paperwork over and over, etc. I also find that you need to call or email them once a week when you don't hear from them, as they will sometimes focus on other clients. Keep reminding them that you're still looking.

Network like crazy- spread the word to all friends, family, and past work colleagues that you are actively seeking a new job. This is the BEST way to get a new job ASAP. If you are referred by someone already in a company, HR is much more likely to call you. They love getting referrals- almost like you've already been "screened" and deemed fit for the job.

Try all these together, and you should start getting interviews.
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#3

re: Job search tips

The best job-hunting/career-shifting resource around: The Five O'Clock Club.

For those who don't like groups, the founder Kate Wendelton, put her expertise into a series of books. Do an Amazon search under her name.
Five O'Clock Club
#4

re: Job search tips

My job searching tip--stop spending so much time on a Broadway message board.
'The Devil be hitting me!'--Whitney Houston
#5

re: Job search tips

I'm with Midtown--My suggestion is to stick as much as possible to a "work" schedule: Get up every morning, and get dressed just like you did when you were working. I don't know if you can job hunt 40 hours a week (It drove me crazy) but I found that if I scheduled Job hunting time and didn't do anything else (Yes, no chat or message boards) I was far more successful. It's way too easy to start with Oprah & Pop tarts and end up avoiding doing anything productive all day. I had a weekly schedule (Specific days to check the websites, specific days to check newspaper ads, etc.) and stuck to it.

The constant rejection of job hunting is hard on your Psyche. Make sure you schedule time with friends, and try to treat yourself well!

Good luck!
#6

re: Job search tips

I am job hunting now and HARE it! I am browzing Craiglist listing right now actually.
#7

re: Job search tips

Tell everyone you know that you are looking. People know people and if the word is spread around, you might be able to get an interview before the job goes to the public.

I also suggest reading "What Color is Your Parachute?"
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#8

re: Job search tips

Yes, tell everyone you know. I've already gotten 2 interviews and have a 3rd next week because I spread the word to friends.
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#9

re: Job search tips

oh i forgot--also sleep with as many people as possible.
'The Devil be hitting me!'--Whitney Houston

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