| Welcome to the job market revolution of the 21st | | | | But, the starting point of your job search requires that |
| Century! | | | | you discover two critical pieces of information about |
| The good old days of passively finding a job . . . writing | | | | yourself. Without them you go into the market blind. |
| a resume, posting it on some job sites, answering | | | | 1. You must know what you have going for you. You |
| some ads, contacting a few agencies of recruiter . . . | | | | have what are called "transferable skills." They |
| those days are gone forever. Unless you want to | | | | represent all the talents, abilities, strengths and qualities |
| spend weeks or months looking for a job. And then | | | | you have accumulated over the years. If you target |
| settling for whatever comes along. | | | | opportunities that are consistent with your transferable |
| Understanding the dynamics of today's marketplace | | | | skills, you'll guarantee you will select a job opportunity |
| give you a real leg up. Armed with strategies and | | | | that you'll enjoy and grow with. |
| techniques that address the needs and expectations | | | | 2. You must know what your options are. There are |
| of today's sophisticated employers give you the | | | | many exciting and intriguing job opportunities. You can |
| assurance that you can select your next job rather | | | | fall into the trap of latching onto something just |
| than settle for it. | | | | because it sounds good. Look before you leap. Get |
| Without these insights, what looked like a bright future | | | | serious only about those jobs that match up with your |
| with a rewarding, good-paying job you begin to | | | | capabilities profile. |
| question your value in the workplace. Suddenly your | | | | Remember, the most important ingredient in you job |
| career advancement becomes shaky or non-existent. | | | | search is YOU! That means depending on the |
| You wonder how long it's going to take to get ahead. | | | | knowledge and capabilities you have acquired on the |
| Well, the good news is that there amazing growth | | | | job. Or the skills and strengths you've accumulated |
| opportunities out there just waiting for you . . .if you | | | | through life experience. |
| know where to look. This job market is one of the | | | | Knowing who you are and what your options are |
| hottest in history. | | | | must be your guide to the future. |