Job boards not the fastest route to your ideal job

by Sharon Graham. Filed under: $100k+ Job Seekers.

They say that more than ninety percent of well paying senior-level jobs are not posted on the Internet. On top of this, consider that the most popular Canadian job board boasts that they have over 3 million candidates. Realistically, how can you expect to be found in such a massive pool of job seekers?

In 2010, don’t let your network stagnate. Forget about passively searching job boards. Pick up the phone and start making the connections you need to succeed. Continually strive to connect with new people who are meaningful in your career. Target senior-level corporate decision makers. Instead of being a passive bystander, add value to your new contacts’ lives. As you nurture these relationships, actively volunteer your talents to their benefit. In addition to gaining great satisfaction, you’ll be featuring your expertise.

Jump start your online presence in 2010 so recruiters can find you. These days, top recruiters regularly Google senior-level candidates before inviting them into an interview. Make sure that you can be found on appropriate social networking sites. And, if you want to approach companies and people who are in a position to retain you, consider creating distinctive, technology-friendly marketing collateral such as networking e-letters, electronic presentations, and online profiles.

If you have not invested 20 minutes in completing OUTLOOK 2010: Competitive Career Intelligence for Six-Figure Canadians, this is your last chance. The survey is closing at the end of this month. After that, you will no longer be eligible for these special gifts, which will help you to move away from an ineffective traditional job search and into the future:

OUTLOOK 2010: Strategic Planning for the Six-Figure Professional – a self-study program designed exclusively for survey participants. The program consists of a downloadable MP3 and study-guide.
Graham Management Group’s Canadian Competitive Intelligence Report with the results of OUTLOOK 2010 – to be compiled and published in the spring of 2010.
$100.00 credit on any portfolio development services from Graham Management Group in 2010.

Join the executives, directors, managers, and other six-figure professionals who have taken this survey. By sharing your insight, opinions, and experience in this annual survey, you can help us give you the best insight into the Canadian career market for professionals in the $100k+ salary bracket.

It’s not too late. If you meant to participate, but have not yet had a chance, please do so now. The survey will be closing at the end of this month.

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