Common wisdom suggests that when you have found a job you
quit hunting for a new one. This is a mistake that the vast majority of
professionals make and it's one that is typically detrimental to their careers.
Constantly looking for new opportunities not only keeps you current with what
positions are available, it also keeps you fresh in your current position. It's
always a good idea to know what jobs are out there since you never know when
you will be forced back into the job hunt. By keeping yourself current on those
positions that are available, you won't feel so overwhelmed when the time to
look for a new job reveals itself.
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Continuing to search for a new position isn't necessarily an
active pursuit. When you are reasonably happy in your current position and not
really looking to change either your career or your employer, job search takes
on a more passive role. Much of what you do during an active job search is
ignored, such as cold calling, applications and interviewing. In a passive job
search you keep your resume updated and you occasionally examine what is open
in your field. This also means keeping your eyes and ears open to new
opportunities - whether that is through networking, talking with colleagues and
acquaintances and browsing online forums and Facebook groups.
Networking is still a part of a passive job search, but
instead of looking for a new job you are looking for contacts. Meetings,
seminars and various network gatherings can be a fun way to meet new people as
well as stay current in what your field is offering to new job candidates. It's
also a way to stay current on new trends in your area of expertise as well as
current salary ranges; this can be helpful during your next salary negotiation
or promotion meeting. When networking makes sure that you keep all of the
business cards that you collect and even take a moment to jot down on the back
of each card, who you spoke to and what possible opportunities are available in
their field or company.
Staying in the hunt for a new job also means that you are
ready to hit the ground running should you suddenly need to make your passive
search an active one. In an uncertain world it's good to have this in your
career arsenal year round.
Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW, BS/HR, is a Certified Professional
Resume Writer/Career Consultant, and the President of Professional Resume
Services http://exclusive-executive-resumes.com. She is a nationally published writer and contributor of 8
best-selling career books and has achieved international recognition following
yearly nominations of the prestigious T.O.R.I. (Toast of the Resume Industry)
Award.
Erin has written thousands of resumes for professionals in
every industry and every career level. Read more at Erins blog: http://exclusive-executive-resumes.com/blog
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