List of References Although not always required, a list of professional references can help set you apart from other applicants. Take the time to build a list of 4-6 people (ask for the permission first) and create a center-aligned document that shows: Company Name, Person Name, Phone Number, Email Address, Years Known. Network I can’t stress this enough. Take a while (an hour, two hours, however long it takes) to map out your network. Look at family, friends, friends of friends, teachers, coaches, neighbors, anybody with whom you have a positive rapport and ask around for any potential leads. By the way, you should be networking all the time, not only when you are looking for a job. Online If you haven’t already done so, purchase your name as a domain name. Some of the popular places to purchase a name are GoDaddy, HostMonster, and Nettica. If your name is already taken, try using adding a middle initial or name. I wanted michaelmaine.com, but that was already taken, so I added my middle initial to get michaelbmaine.com. Maybe one day, the other one will become available and I’ll have both pointed to the same place. Having your own domain name will help when people search for you during the job hunt. Also it will create a space where you can control your image. I’ll give more details next week. Those are the basics. I hope this gives you something to get you started. Check back on Monday when I start covering how to use various social media maximize your job search efficiency. Please subscribe to this blog or pass it along to anybody you think might benefit from the help. Also, if you have any other tips, comments are always welcomed. Until next time…peace.
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