While many of the news outlets have moved on from reporting about a down economy, the daily struggle for good work continues. This is certainly true for unemployed baby boomers who continue to find themselves on the outside looking in.
In an effort to help boomers who are continuing their job search, we've come up with a few quick tips to keep in mind when looking for new career opportunities ...
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2. Start at the End and Work Backwards
Would you jump into a taxi without having a final destination in mind? In the same manner:
- You cannot develop an executive resume without knowing what keywords and relevant content to include.
- You cannot determine which specialty recruiters to contact without knowing your target industry and job function.
- You cannot know which networking events to attend if you haven't figured out the key industry players.
What I am saying? Start with the job target. Read more about this strategy here: When Job Hunting: Start at the End
