In this tough job market, you need some
creative or unorthodox methods to add to your arsenal. It seems to
reason that if you do what everyone else is doing, you are going to
get the same results- which is no job interview or job offer. So try
something new beside posting to job boards.
I recommend Guerrilla Marketing For Job
Hunter by Jay Conrad Levinson & David Perry. The book gives a
great & unique approach to job hunting. One chapter includes
creative ways to find a job. Here are some of them:
Send half of your resume
Send a cover letter that includes your
phone number to a company that you want to work for. In the cover
letter, refer to your resume (that is not included.) Don't seal the
envelope and the hiring manager will think it fell out and likely
call you. At that time think phone interview.
Distribute a booklet
Write a booklet relevant to your
industry and electronically distribute it freely. This demonstrates
your expertise. Link to your site or blog.
Classified ads
Buy a classified ad in the newspaper.
Create a title describes your ideal position and includes your
skills.
Write a case study
Write a case study that shows your
skills. This could include a product you introduced to market
prepare an analysis Send it to
companies that have a need. This builds credibility. This works well
in marketing, sales, manufacturing, or operations.
Prepare a competitive analysis
Create a competitive analysis on one of
your targeted firm. Companies rarely keep tab of the competition.
Focus on companies that are direct competitors. Use graphs and charts
when possible.
Give one, some, or all of them a try
and let us know the success you have!