Sweet Job Tips: Target Companies: Uncover Hidden or Lost Contacts

Job Tip: Target Companies : Hidden and Lost Contacts

This week's Job Search Tips:

Job Search Success Strategies

Chapter 7 - Target Companies (pages 117-118) 

4 Tools for Uncovering Contact Names

1. You will most likely uncover some contact names through the resources I have mentioned earlier in this chapter.

2. Don't forget to go to each company's website. It always amazes me how much information is available on corporate websites with respect to their executives.

3. Use Social Media to research executives at your target companies. If you do not know the person, then see if one of your connections knows someone within the company.

I still have a strong professional bias toward LinkedIn over Facebook and Twitter. I do not, however, think Facebook and Twitter should be ignored if you are a "free agent." You never know where your next interview will come from.

4. Use the Google or Alexa search tools.

a. At Google.com, go into the Advanced Search

(www.google.com.au/advanced_search).

b. In the top box, enter the company name.

c. In the third box, type the title two levels above your title (your boss's boss's title).

d. Go back to Google's Advanced Search and put the first and last names of the person you've uncovered on the first line.

e. Put the company's name on the third line.

f. Run the search.

g. This strategy will give you some background information on your target contact.

These are some starter ideas on how to approach your target companies and organizations. If you are currently frustrated with the results so far in your job search, then now may be the time to start with a fresh slate.

You may have been doing all of this when you first started your search, but perhaps you have fallen off the wagon and gotten less disciplined over time. I know that one of the secret keys to a successful job search is a combination of a strong sense of discipline and persistence.

Take a second look at your search. Re-evaluate your target companies. Maybe there are some ways you could and should expand your list by widening your net.

Have a great week and week-end.

Take care,

Eleanor

Your Executive Job Search Expert  TM

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This week, try to reach out and help someone you know that has been affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Take care,

Eleanor

Executive Job Search Recruiter and Expert.  tm

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This weeks Sweet Job Search Tips are an excerpt  from my new book, The NEW Rules of Job Search - How to Land an Executive in the New Economy, Target Companies: How to Find, Manager, Research and Succeed! ( Page 117 - 118)

Executive Job Search Expert

Sweet Job Tips: In Your Job Search Are You Feeling like and Orphan in the Streets?

I wanted to share with you an expert from a book that I read daily and enjoy. The following is from The Book of Awakening , By Mark Nepo. The book consists of daily readings focusing on "Having teh Life You want by Being Present to the Life You Have", This philosophy would serve us all, whether we are in crisis or not.

I purchased this book in June and have really enjoyed it. The book is written by a author/poet that has survived cancer. I suspect his life crisis with cancer  As given him a unique experience on how he knows views life, the world, his life and his mortality.

I have shared with some of you, that fortunately or unfortunately for me. I have found my biggest growth periods to be when I am dealing with a crisis.

Today's expert:

The Puppy in the Pound

Everybody can love in the place where they are. We can all add

our share of love without leaving the room.

- Helen Nearing

At dinner, a friend who was interviewing for a job shared how she sometimes felt too eager for their acceptance. She said she found herself inwardly yelping, like a puppy in the pound, "Pick me! Pick me!"

We all laughed, because we all do this. At some point of inner confusion, we assume that we are orphaned of all gifts and possibilities. During these painful times, were imagine that we are so small in what we have to offer that we become desperate to belong anywhere at any cost.

To make matters worse, we then hide parts of who we are, certain that if the potential boss or partner or new friend were to knmow all about us, they couldn't possibly accept us.

Once inside this thinking, it is hard to repair, and the challenge, repeatedly, is to stop giving ourselves away. For what goods is it if only a sliver of you remains? What good if only out of view? What good if only your obedience and good manners are accepted and the rest of your passion and personality must be kept in hiding?

In truth, no one can live with a sliver; for slivers, even of gold, are near-impossible to hold.

My thoughts today is for all of you to have a great day and week-end as you getting ready for next week's holiday with your loved ones.

Warmly,

Eleanor Anne Sweet

Executive Job Search Expert  tm

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Sweet Job Advice: 21 Secrets to Success

Sweet Advice 21 Secrets to Success

Dear Fellow  Executive, and Job Seeker, I wanted to share some success tips with you!

21 Secrets to Success From Coach John Wooden   During one of my weekly seminars, an executive shared with me his admiration for Coach John Wooden. He was right to admire him. Coach Wooden understands life with good common sense.  With everything going on today's world, we sometime need to remind ourselves to get back to some of the tried and true basics, to keep "winning the game." Below you will be able to download copies of  this information for your files and another bonus item from Coach Wooden.   21 Secrets to Success by Coach John Wooden 1. The team with the best players almost always wins. 2  Be quick - but don't hurry. 3. Focus on effort, not winning. 4. Keep it simple. 5. Make your "yes" mean yes. 6. Balance is EVERYTHING. 7. A good leader is first and foremost, a teacher. 8. Game time is when the coach's job is almost over. 9. A great leader cannot worry about being well liked. 10. Great leaders give credit to others, but accept the blame    themselves. 11. Seek consistency - avoid peaks and valleys. 12. Fairness is giving all people the treatment they earn and deserve. 13. The team that makes the most mistakes...WINS! 14. Surround yourself with strong, opinionated people. 15. Teamwork is not a preference, it's a necessity. 16. Rules are made to be followed, not broken. 17. Concentrate on YOUR team, not the opposition. 18. Adjust to your players - don't expect them all to adjust to you. 19. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. 20. Practice doesn't make perfect; only perfect practice makes perfect. 21. Be honest, direct and willing to risk it all for your beliefs.   CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD 21 SECRETS  Happy reading! BONUS - CLICK HERE - PYRAMID OF SUCCESS    (COACH JOHN  WOODEN) Best regards, Eleanor

The Job Search Expert.

The Experts in Job Search Solutions. tm

Sweet Job Advice:Speak and Only Represent the Truth - Job Search Advice From God

The following is from a book from my Aunt Helena, "Three Minutes A Day" Volume 45, from Christophers.org.

This is a book that has daily 3 minute readings that are everyday inspirational with a religious quote at the end.

My reading for today is titled, "Invisible Do-Not-Hire Lists?" I am sharing the reading today with you directly from the book:

It pays for job hunters to be aware of possible pitfalls so they don't inadvertently trip up their own job search.

A Wall Street Journal story mentions some areas of concern.  Recruiters mainly want to weed out "liars, losers, and misfits." But an applicant might also be blacklisted for exaggerating qualifications or making silly jokes not seen as funny in an interview.

Even if they don't admit it, hiring managers often keep unofficial tallies of undesirable applicants. There are also career dangers in posting inappropriate or inaccurate information on social media sites such as Facebook. One recruiter herself in a way that would not align with the company's philosophy and ethics."

On-line or in person, maintain your values and make a positive impression.

Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves those who speak what is right

(Proverbs 16::13)

 Guide me in always being truthful and honorable, Paraclete.

 Have a wonderful and great week-end recharging  for next week.

Warmly,

Eleanor

The Job Search Expert.

Sweet Job Advice: Target Companies: How to Find, Research and Maximize

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Re: Virtual Training this Monday (RSVP please) This coming Monday, May 30, 2011, at 9:00-10:00 AM CST, I will be sending you a 5 day replay link of a Teleseminar Training session, and I am inviting you as my guest.  If you would like to create MORE success in your job search and learn some practical advice and hints on how to find, create, build, manage and succeed with your target companies. How to find the decision makers in your target companies and maximize your contacts and find the hidden jobs. Most job seekers are finding their jobs in the hidden job market . Find how to use these tools, when you register below These are the tools that most other job seekers are not using to their advantage or taking the time to do. Using these tools will give you the competitive edge you need in today's job market!  The job search process is an on going work in progress, you need to change your strategy to work with the constant changes in the job market.. Let's talk about how to use these various ideas to boost and transform  your job search campaign for 2011.  Warmly, Eleanor PS Thank you in advance for helping a friend and sharing  this invitation. (DEADLINE for seminar registration is this Sunday night 11 PM CST) Take 60 Seconds and Get Registered! Date: Monday, May 30, 2011,              9:00 - 10:00 am CST                                                            (5 Day Replay Link) RSVP: Click Here NOW To Register For Monday's Seminar                                 To Receive 5 Day Replay Link COST: A gift from me to you. No-cost for the LIVE call ($29 value)  Read On if You Can't Make It... If you can't make the live call this coming Monday, go ahead and get registered anyway, and when you do, you'll get information on how to access the Tele Seminar recording. That way you can listen to all the valuable content we discuss and learn new ideas to create greater success in your job search campaign and have a better 2011! After you register, you'll find out how to get phone access and join us for the LIVE Tele Seminar.  Here's the registration link again:   RSVP: Register Now - Click HereI hope you enjoy the call. Dedicated to your Job Search Success!! Eleanor Anne Sweet, President The Job Search Experts.com www.TheJobSearchExperts.com sweet@TheJobSearchExperts.com The Experts in Job Search Solutions. tm