Comments on: The Value of a Targeted Job Search http://getthatjobonline.com/the-value-of-a-targeted-job-search/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-value-of-a-targeted-job-search Welcome to your source for job-hunting information; including, but not limited to job market information, snippets of advice, notable quotations, and success stories. If there's something you cannot find, please let me know, and I'll do what I can to help track it down. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:05:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: How I spent 2009 - in blog posts | Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://getthatjobonline.com/the-value-of-a-targeted-job-search/comment-page-1/#comment-491 How I spent 2009 - in blog posts | Daniel Johnson, Jr. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:12:41 +0000 http://getthatjobonline.com/?p=1081#comment-491 [...] GTJ: The Value of a Targeted Job Search [...] [...] GTJ: The Value of a Targeted Job Search [...]

]]> By: Accounting Jobs San Francisco http://getthatjobonline.com/the-value-of-a-targeted-job-search/comment-page-1/#comment-499 Accounting Jobs San Francisco Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:51:04 +0000 http://getthatjobonline.com/?p=1081#comment-499 Dan,<br>I think you raise some good questions and points. I believe a job seeker is going to have much more success doing a targeted job search. Having 15 years accounting recruitment I am probably a bit biased. I don't think I have ever had an accountant come to me and tell me they are looking for a sales job. However, I am always looking for a focused candidate. I also believe that job search is highly geo-targeted as well. Job seekers need to remain very focused and show recruiters and hiring managers that they know what they want. Dan,
I think you raise some good questions and points. I believe a job seeker is going to have much more success doing a targeted job search. Having 15 years accounting recruitment I am probably a bit biased. I don't think I have ever had an accountant come to me and tell me they are looking for a sales job. However, I am always looking for a focused candidate. I also believe that job search is highly geo-targeted as well. Job seekers need to remain very focused and show recruiters and hiring managers that they know what they want.

]]> By: Accounting Jobs San Francisco http://getthatjobonline.com/the-value-of-a-targeted-job-search/comment-page-1/#comment-448 Accounting Jobs San Francisco Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:51:04 +0000 http://getthatjobonline.com/?p=1081#comment-448 Dan,<br>I think you raise some good questions and points. I believe a job seeker is going to have much more success doing a targeted job search. Having 15 years accounting recruitment I am probably a bit biased. I don't think I have ever had an accountant come to me and tell me they are looking for a sales job. However, I am always looking for a focused candidate. I also believe that job search is highly geo-targeted as well. Job seekers need to remain very focused and show recruiters and hiring managers that they know what they want. Dan,
I think you raise some good questions and points. I believe a job seeker is going to have much more success doing a targeted job search. Having 15 years accounting recruitment I am probably a bit biased. I don't think I have ever had an accountant come to me and tell me they are looking for a sales job. However, I am always looking for a focused candidate. I also believe that job search is highly geo-targeted as well. Job seekers need to remain very focused and show recruiters and hiring managers that they know what they want.

]]> By: jj1186us http://getthatjobonline.com/the-value-of-a-targeted-job-search/comment-page-1/#comment-441 jj1186us Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:39:03 +0000 http://getthatjobonline.com/?p=1081#comment-441 the number one factor accounting for double-digit increases in the average length of un-employment is the reliance on job boards. the number one factor accounting for double-digit increases in the average length of un-employment is the reliance on job boards.

]]> By: Elliot Campbell http://getthatjobonline.com/the-value-of-a-targeted-job-search/comment-page-1/#comment-439 Elliot Campbell Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:36:31 +0000 http://getthatjobonline.com/?p=1081#comment-439 Targeting is important in a lot of respects in the job search. In times like these, of course, its probably good to be a little more flexible, but by targeting, you'll find what you're looking for, even if it takes a little longer. I'd rather take a little longer to find the right job for me, then find one quickly and then end up having to leave just as quickly because its clearly not going to work out.<br><br>You mentioned thinking about targeting as finding a job at one particular company, but I'm not so sure that's the right way to go about it. Sure, if you are passionate about a company, keep your eye on it and find people to network with there. But look to others too. Companies that have values that are similar to yours. Those that are in a field you are passionate about, or at least, that you would enjoy working in. Think about hobbies and the kind of things you like to do in your spare time, and look at companies in that area. Network with those working there, as this will help you to get a better idea of what it is like there. And perhaps, a referral for the available job there that wasn't posted in the public arena. Targeting is important in a lot of respects in the job search. In times like these, of course, its probably good to be a little more flexible, but by targeting, you'll find what you're looking for, even if it takes a little longer. I'd rather take a little longer to find the right job for me, then find one quickly and then end up having to leave just as quickly because its clearly not going to work out.

You mentioned thinking about targeting as finding a job at one particular company, but I'm not so sure that's the right way to go about it. Sure, if you are passionate about a company, keep your eye on it and find people to network with there. But look to others too. Companies that have values that are similar to yours. Those that are in a field you are passionate about, or at least, that you would enjoy working in. Think about hobbies and the kind of things you like to do in your spare time, and look at companies in that area. Network with those working there, as this will help you to get a better idea of what it is like there. And perhaps, a referral for the available job there that wasn't posted in the public arena.

]]> By: bregaddie http://getthatjobonline.com/the-value-of-a-targeted-job-search/comment-page-1/#comment-438 bregaddie Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:57:03 +0000 http://getthatjobonline.com/?p=1081#comment-438 I am still tackling an effective and efficient job search myself. There has to be something to say about keywords that target you to a specific job in a specific company. I am constantly networking, but how can I target job search using my network. Some people get really specific like I want "this client" and I'm looking for them this week. At the same time, I don't think job seekers should be pigeon-holed either. I am still tackling an effective and efficient job search myself. There has to be something to say about keywords that target you to a specific job in a specific company. I am constantly networking, but how can I target job search using my network. Some people get really specific like I want “this client” and I'm looking for them this week. At the same time, I don't think job seekers should be pigeon-holed either.

]]> By: willatvirtualjobcoach http://getthatjobonline.com/the-value-of-a-targeted-job-search/comment-page-1/#comment-437 willatvirtualjobcoach Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:13:01 +0000 http://getthatjobonline.com/?p=1081#comment-437 By Targeting companies you are making the job-search active (going out and looking for work as opposed to waiting for open-jobs and applying). Targeted searching should be about 80% of your search. Target companies that you want to work for - due to geography, industry, culture, pay, etc. It is your metric so you can decide what is important to you and where you want to work. By Targeting companies you are making the job-search active (going out and looking for work as opposed to waiting for open-jobs and applying). Targeted searching should be about 80% of your search. Target companies that you want to work for – due to geography, industry, culture, pay, etc. It is your metric so you can decide what is important to you and where you want to work.

]]> By: Barak http://getthatjobonline.com/the-value-of-a-targeted-job-search/comment-page-1/#comment-436 Barak Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:08:20 +0000 http://getthatjobonline.com/?p=1081#comment-436 Try posting your resume on as many <a href="http://www.findajobalready.com" rel="nofollow">job boards</a> as possible. Try posting your resume on as many job boards as possible.

]]> By: Angela Current http://getthatjobonline.com/the-value-of-a-targeted-job-search/comment-page-1/#comment-435 Angela Current Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:29:55 +0000 http://getthatjobonline.com/?p=1081#comment-435 In today's job market not only do you need to have a position targeted, but you should know your target company. General resumes and general job searches come off as desperate and show no confidence. Know your position and know your company. Pinpoint targeting is important to show what you can truly do for a company. <br><br>The only way to effectively target a company is to research it thoroughly. Online and through networking, get the information you need. This isn't something that can be rushed and takes some serious legwork. You need to focus full-time hours to your job search. <br><br>LinkedIn is an effective tool that I've known companies to search through for candidates, so I recommend keeping your page up to date. In today's job market not only do you need to have a position targeted, but you should know your target company. General resumes and general job searches come off as desperate and show no confidence. Know your position and know your company. Pinpoint targeting is important to show what you can truly do for a company.

The only way to effectively target a company is to research it thoroughly. Online and through networking, get the information you need. This isn't something that can be rushed and takes some serious legwork. You need to focus full-time hours to your job search.

LinkedIn is an effective tool that I've known companies to search through for candidates, so I recommend keeping your page up to date.

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