Hot job search news!
A prominent east coast newspaper recently reported important
employment insights from one of the nation's top job-search
professionals.
This 2005 article highlights important information consistent
with EEI's recommendations. It's a reality check and a wake-up
call for anyone serious about getting ahead.
"In a tough job market, those looking for work need to set
themselves apart. Nothing does this as well as a face-to-face
meeting.
"'Many people have a hard time getting out of the starting gate
in their search,' says John A. Challenger, chief executive
officer of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a top outplacement
consulting organization.
"'There's an illusion that there has to be some agent, some
source out there that has a pool of the best job opportunities,'
he says. 'And this agent will go to employers and market my
candidacy for me.'
"But the hard truth is that job hunters must be their own
advocates.
"'Even the most self-assured CEO doesn't like to go out and ask
for a job and get rejected,' Challenger says. He suggests using
'some aggressive or unconventional techniques . . .'
"'The goal is to contact an action person who will see
candidates and extend the offer. Human resources personnel
seldom make hiring decisions.'"
This article confirms the 21st Century changes in employment
marketplace expectations. They require "aggressive and
unconventional" alternatives instead of old-fashioned methods.
Executive Excellence International is the world class authority
on alternative job search strategies and nin-traditional career
advancement techniques. EEI anticipated these changes by several
years. We've successfully armed our customers with the
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