6. locations. Being willing to move and consider opportunities that are slightly out of your comfort zone and area of interest but that could help you gain effective skills, develop contacts, and build your experience/ resume can be effective. Attend networking events, career fairs, on campus recruiting, and information sessions led by employers that are held on Meredith’s campus and at other campuses/company sites to learn about opportunities. Stay connected to people that you have worked with, know and trust. 7. A lot of times the best jobs aren’t posted on job boards. They may only be uncovered by close connections or relationships with someone that knows someone who works at the company. Leverage your professional network: friends, family members (mom, dad, aunt, uncles, cousins, grandparents…), classmates, professors, former supervisors, former colleagues, alumni groups, community connections – professional organizations, volunteer organizations, networking groups, and social media websites like LinkedIn. Utilize job search sites. Keep checking industry specific sites and those 8. more general such as CareerLink. Also, sites like e-Leads and Hoover’s can be a valuable resource. Treat others with respect throughout your job search…you may end up in 9. front of them again. Once you’ve landed a job don’t forget about those who helped you. 10. Hand-written, personalized notes to those individuals will go a long way. Who knows, you may need their help again in the future. Reciprocate your efforts by helping others when they may need assistance with their job search.
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