I NEED TO...
...Use the Kaleidoscope Career Model
• If you want to find your Career Sweet Spot, you have to figure out what you have to offer a potential employer and what you want in return for your hard work. Use the Kaleidoscope Model Template to get you started (from The Right Job, Right Now (c)2007).
...Figure Out What I Want to Do
• There's no such thing as the perfect job, but there is a job that's perfect for you. If you're frustrated trying to find your career sweet spot, don't despair. Learn more about how to strategize with what you have to offer and what you want in return.
...Write or Rewrite My Resume
• Resumes are tough, and sometimes it's hard to figure out where to begin. Check out an example of a strong resume Download a sample resume here.
...Use Executive Recruiters and Headhunters
• Using an executive recruiter or headhunter is just one of the strategies that should be considered as part of your job search—not your only strategy. However, before you adopt executive recruiters or headhunters as a tool for your search, it is extremely important you understand how the business works. Learn more about how to use executive recruiters and headhunters now.
...Make the Most of My Salary
• You can't just walk into work and walk out with cold, hard cash. There are many components to your compensation and sometimes it's hard to figure it all out, and ask for more. Learn how to decipher your compensation and ask for a raise.
...Resign From My Job
• No matter how bad it is, it's never a good idea to just up and leave from your job. Word travels fast and you don't want to mar your reputation just because you're frustrated. Learn how to resign with grace.
This advice comes from The Right Job, Right Now by Susan Strayer (c)2007
