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The economy and job market have made a sea change. Things aren’t the same as they used to be. The marketplace has changed. The job market has changed. Now many more people are looking for the jobs that are out there. So it’s critical that you stand out in a crowded market. If you do, you can take days off of your job search. 

LinkedIn is one of the best ways to do that and to be successful in finding a job. You can take days off of your job search when ... 

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If you have been searching for a while, or are planning to start searching for a job, there are several methods you can use to increase your chance of being successful.

Following are some points outlined- 

1. Plan ahead
Trainees often ask about the best time to begin a job search. My answer to that question is always the same: It is never too early to begin searching! Same is the reply to experience people in transition.

2. Know what you want
It is critical to make a decision on what type(s) of career(s) you are targeting before you search. It is a waste of time to sit in the lab, on your computer, searching endlessly through job listings.

3. Create a support network
To assist you throughout the job search process, consider starting a job search support group with friends or colleagues. In this setting, you can brainstorm ideas with one another, offer encouragement, share job leads or networking events, etc.

4. Use many strategies
Do not limit yourself to using one or two job search strategies. Use a myriad of approaches, as this will increase the likelihood of finding out about job openings. Consider using the following strategies ...

More http://pharmaceuticalcareerdevelopment.blogspot.com/2010/06/get-your-job-search-in-gear.html 

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People often tell me they were on LinkedIn, or went to a networking group, or met someone when they were out-and-about and got a name of a potential contact for their job search, but don’t know how to reach them.

“What good is the name without their phone number or email address? It doesn’t do me much good if I can’t connect with them!”

It’s great if you are given a phone number and/or email address with a name, however, with a little creativity and initiative you can certainly find other ways to get in touch. Here are some ideas and techniques to make those connections- 

More http://pharmaceuticalcareerdevelopment.blogspot.com/2010/05/job-search-strategy-series-what-further.html   

Be creative, take the initiative, and find the way to connect with those job search contacts! 
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Leonardo DaVinci was the ORIGINAL Renaissance Man. Modern day job seekers can learn a lot from Leonardo!

Below is a copy of a letter Leonardo sent over 600 years ago to the House of Sforza. Look closely, it’s his resume!  

Most illustrious Lord,
Having now sufficiently seen and considered the proofs of all those who count themselves master and inventors of instruments of war, and finding that their invention and use of the said instruments does not differ in any respect from those in common practice, I am emboldened without prejudice to anyone else to put myself in communication with your Excellency, in order to acquaint you with my secrets, thereafter offering myself at your pleasure effectually to demonstrate at any convenient time all those matters which are in part briefly recorded below,

1. I have plans for bridges, very light and strong and suitable for carrying very easily…

2. When a place is besieged I know how to cut off water from the trenches, and how to construct an infinite number of…scaling ladders and other instruments…

3. If because of the height of the embankment, and the strength of the place of its site, it should be impossible to reduce it by bombardment, I know methods of destroying any citadel or fortress, even if it is built on rock.

4. I have plans for making cannon, very convenient and easy of transport, with which to hurl small stones in the manner almost of hail…

5. And it is should happen that the engagement is at sea, I have plans for construction many engines most suitable for attack or defense, and ships which can resist the fire of all the heaviest cannon, and powder and smoke.

6. Also I have ways of arriving at a certain fixed spot by caverns and secret winding passages made without any noise even though it may be necessary to pass underneath…a river.

7. Also I can make covered cards, safe and unassailable, which will enter the serried ranks of the enemy with artillery, and there is no company of men at arms so great as not to be broken by it. And behind these the infantry will be able to follow quite unharmed and without any opposition.

8. Also, if need shall arise, I can make cannon, mortars and light ordnance, of very beautiful and useful shapes, quite different from those in common use.

9. Where it is not possible to employ cannon, I can supply catapults, mangonels, traps and other engines of wonderful efficacy not in general issue. In short, as the variety of circumstances shall necessitate, I can supply an infinite number of different engines of attack and defence.

10. In time of peace I believe that I can give you as complete satisfaction as anyone else in architecture, in the construction of buildings both public and private, and in conducting water from one place to another.

11. Also I can execute sculpture in marble, bronze, or clay and also painting, in which my work will stand comparison with that of anyone else whoever he may be.

12. Moreover, I would undertake the work of the bronze horse, which shall endure with immortal glory and eternal honour the auspicious memory of the Prince of your father and of the illustrious house of Sforza.” 

What strikes me as most impressive (and perhaps most instructive for job seekers) is the way in which Leonardo highlighted his talents to meet the needs of his potential employer(s).

Leonardo most enjoyed painting and sculpting — it’s what he is MOST known for these days (think of the “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper.”) However, he doesn’t mention that until number 11 in his list! That’s because he knew Sforza was looking for someone who could provide assistance with his military and building affairs.

Did it work? Go to Milan, Italy and you will see that Leo did indeed get the job!

What can YOU learn about your job search from Leonardo DaVinci?
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Would you try to cut your own hair?

Most people wouldn't. Both resume writing and hair styling require advanced and expert skills. A good hairstylist and a good Career Counselor, will find a style which will bring out your best features, skills and abilities.

Less than 5% of North American’s ever receive any formal training in key job-search skills, such as resume writing. Yet, since the average job only lasts 3 years, you will be continually job-searching throughout your career. Understanding the latest resume fashions can help you get noticed and stand out from the crowd. 

Some resume fashion tips... http://www.pharm-education.com/2009/10/how-do-you-know-if-your-resume-is.html
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Here is another great article from my reading- We all know Albert Einstein was a genius in mathematics and physics. But did you know he had a hard time finding a job when he got out of university? Why?

Albert really wanted to teach when he graduated from the Polytechnic Institute in Zurich. However, he couldn’t get past square one to get a teaching position. Nobody would hire him because they didn’t see him as a great teacher. And he’d never taught before.The same problem exists in today’s job market. People are getting hired today because they have experience doing the same thing for someone else. For that reason, Einstein never did become a teacher (at least until very later in life). So, you be the judge. Is the best predictor of success the fact that you’ve done the job before? Obviously not, but that’s the way most hiring is done today.So what is the test predictor of success? Some would say it is all about passion. Let’s examine that using Einstein as an example...Einstein passion was mathematics and physics, but he really loved his violin. He loved the mathematical nature of a violin. He was determined to master it. And he did get pretty good at it… good enough to have a private audience with Queen Elizabeth. He was indeed a good violinist, but he was a much better physicist. Why is someone as smart as Einstein not able to master the violin to the level he could pick up physics?

For details please visit http://www.pharm-education.com/2009/10/can-you-imagine-albert-einstein.html
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