| If you're one of the thousands of Americans | | | | working on your marketability. |
| searching for a job right now, then you definitely | | | | "It's not what you know, it's who you know." This |
| understand the meaning of the word frustration. | | | | may not be entirely true; however, making contacts |
| Looking for a job is no easy task, but with the right | | | | is a great way to make yourself more marketable |
| outlook and some helpful tips, the process can be | | | | and could ultimately help you land a job. Applying for |
| made less difficult. | | | | jobs and sending out resumes is great, but using |
| First and foremost, it is important to have a positive | | | | social media such as Twitter is another good way to |
| attitude. Sure, you'd probably be rich if you had a | | | | get your name out there. (See our previous blog on |
| dollar for every time you've heard this phrase, but | | | | Building Your Professional Resume through Twitter). |
| staying positive is what's going to keep you from | | | | Keep in mind that even if you are out of work, it |
| getting overloaded with your job search. Also, | | | | doesn't mean you're out of the game. Employers are |
| employers notice your attitude. Whether it's looking | | | | likely to ask what you've been doing while you've |
| at your Facebook profile or Twitter account, or | | | | been out of work. The response "Not much," is not |
| talking to you in an interview, employers are more | | | | likely to impress. Keep yourself busy with things that |
| likely to hire someone with less experience and a | | | | will look good on a resume or will boost your |
| great attitude then someone who's got the right | | | | marketability. Using Twitter is a start, but consider |
| resume and is "Debbie Downer." | | | | writing a blog that relates to the field you want to |
| Next, consider setting some goals for yourself. You're | | | | work in. You may also consider taking a class or two |
| more likely to stay focused and feel accomplished if | | | | that will give you a step-up on the competition. Most |
| you write down some goals and stick to them. For | | | | companies nowadays expect you to be competent in |
| example, set a goal to spend an hour or two each | | | | programs like Microsoft Office. If your only |
| day on your job search. You should also write down | | | | experience is simply typing a paper on Microsoft |
| what you want to get accomplished within that time | | | | Word, you should think about taking a training course. |
| frame, such as; searching out possible employers or | | | | (This looks great on a resume). |
| job listings, sending out resumes, or spending time | | | | |