By: J. Mason
Online Career Tips Staff
Looking for a job in today’s economy is about persistence, experience, and a little bit of luck. The perfect job could open up at the start of your search, or you can spend months looking for a position that fits your backup plan. It’s important to keep your mind open, and have a willingness to concede if the timing calls for it.
The founder of LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman, was recently interviewed by Mashable on what he thought were sound job searching tips. One that spoke to me was #3, “use ABZ Planning.” Like I stated earlier, it’s like having 2 backups. A is where you are now, B is what you want to change to, and Z is if A and B just aren’t working at the moment.
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I consider B as a backup plan, especially if you’re A is looking for a position. If you’re looking to start working, while waiting for that perfect position to fall into your lap, then look at something related to your field of interest. Consider consulting on the side for friends, old colleagues, or even friends of family. It’s one way to get your foot in the door, and to keep you apprised of the latest in your field.
[related: “It’s the Economy, Stupid!”]
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