Rapid Readiness for Smart Search (Job Hunt)

Define your professional objective

Create a short Elevator Pitch – This is your value proposition which explains why you are specially suitable for the work defined in your professional objective.

Build your target list of industries in which you have experience.

List atleast 20 companies which may have the jobs you are looking for.

Study these companies so you know more about them.

Create your magic circle – make a list of contacts who can help you. These are personal as well as professional contacts.

Ask your contacts about the company they work for, organizational structure in these companies and other people they can introduce you to.

Expand your network by joining linkedin groups, participating in industry seminars and volunteer community work.

Adopt a three pronged approach of searching for jobs – through job boards (monster, indeed etc), recruiters and social media (linkedin, twitter).

Make sure your linkedin profile is updated, you have an updated copy of your resume.

Measure your progress (number of mails sent, new opportunities found and contacts spoken with) everyday to ensure you keep on track.