Efficient Job Search

In a down economy like we see today, efficiency is the essence in your job search. The market is flooded with consultants who are out there responding to job requisitions so depending on how fast you reply could mean the difference between getting the gig and not.

You have posted on all of the job boards and receive a fair amount of calls. But, you can't be near your computer all the time, so you need to set yourself up so that you can be effective away from your computer.

Try setting up a website that allows recruiters to download your updated MS Word-formatted resume themselves instead of telling them you will send it to them when you get back in front of your computer. This way you can respond quickly to opportunities while you are out and about. Be sure to put it on a domain that is simple to say and find so when you do tell a recruiter you are not spending a lot of time spelling out all the dashes and dots.

Also take advantage of pop email accounts on your cell phone so that you can quickly see opportunities when they come in and respond on the go...

Let us know if you found other ways to be efficient when searching for and responding to opportunities.

Until next time...