Tip #14: Don't look for a job Conventional wisdom says the time to look for a job is at the start of a new job (although most job seekers never think of it). Today, the time to look for a new job is never. Transition to the job you need now, but concurrently begin to engage in active career management -- career management that relies on value, continuous learning, proactive positioning, and generous "give to get" networking. Over time, you will become visible, viable, and valuable. You will be the hunted, not the hunter. Opportunities will come to you…in time, if you persist.
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RLS is a consulting firm dedicated to helping our clients manage their careers, starting with finding the right position as soon as possible. The process is straight-forward: identify what the client brings to the table, identify the companies that can *use* what our client brings to the table, and help build the bridge. Career change made easier!
Our clients have a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace:
* They have targeted companies that have shown an indication of need and they make contact with a solutions-based approach. They come to the employer as a person of value, as opposed to someone desperately seeking a job.
* They are competing with proven, professionally-written marketing materials.
* Some clients elect to have an RLS-designed web portfolio and hypercards; differentiating them even further from the crowd.
* Before the interview, our clients know as much as possible about the company, the competition, the industry, and any market changes that could affect business. Our clients know how to turn an interview into a business discussion.
* They come prepared to show value. The goal is not to just get the job offer, but to blow away the competition, leaving the employer with no viable second choice. Then, RLS provides professional negotiation assistance to make sure that no money is left on the table.
Our clients have a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace:
* They have targeted companies that have shown an indication of need and they make contact with a solutions-based approach. They come to the employer as a person of value, as opposed to someone desperately seeking a job.
* They are competing with proven, professionally-written marketing materials.
* Some clients elect to have an RLS-designed web portfolio and hypercards; differentiating them even further from the crowd.
* Before the interview, our clients know as much as possible about the company, the competition, the industry, and any market changes that could affect business. Our clients know how to turn an interview into a business discussion.
* They come prepared to show value. The goal is not to just get the job offer, but to blow away the competition, leaving the employer with no viable second choice. Then, RLS provides professional negotiation assistance to make sure that no money is left on the table.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Career Transition in a Volatile Market - 14 tips- RL Stevens Tip#14
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Labels: Career Transition Advice
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How does RL Stevens help with this strategy?
We all know that the more that goes in the front of a system and the faster the more comes out the back and faster. R.L. Stevens
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