"... major job boards are the least effective job search method of all, plain and simple. Reportedly, employers are discovering that too and cutting back.
Yeah, think about moving over to Ebay. This guy tried to sell himself there, looking for a job.
Interviewing
Informational interviews are great. While the linked author uses them to talk about the jobseeker, I prefer to emphasize learning about the company and career path. I wouldn't even mention a job. I would do a lot of research, dress well and ask good questions. The two of us agree on a final point--sent a thank you card.
When I started out in business, I worked for the phone company as a customer service rep. If we asked a question the customer had already answered, we got penalized. It was good training. In a job search, don't ask a prospective employer a question you should know the answer to--such as how long they've been in business when that information is on their web site.
Noted
Stop every once in a while and evaluate the tasks you're using for your job search. Are they producing? Are any of them a waste of time? Sometimes we get into a rut of doing something we can churn out but that isn't moving us forward. We keep on with this comfort, avoiding unfamiliar, possibly productive things to do.
Job books invariably say hold out for a job that you find deeply satisfying. One job coach disagrees, "I don't care if you find the ideal job. Bliss isn't the goal; re-employment is the goal."
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