Get The Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring: Take Charge of Your Career, Find a Job You Love, and Earn What You Deserve

Chapter 36. Developing a Target Company List Builds Your Momentum and Focus

Now that you've detailed the kinds of companies you're after, it's time to identify the names of those companies. Refer back to your Employer Wish List. Then, select broad industry categories where your skills, experiences, and interests would be a good fit. Examples would be Healthcare or Professional Services or Consumer Products.

Begin to research specific organizations that meet your criteria in each of those industries. You'll gather as much information on them as you can and network your way in to meet with the hiring managers (not Human Resources) at these companies. The sooner you target specific employers, the sooner you'll get to meet with them (yes, even if they claim they're not hiring.)

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The sooner you target specific employers, the sooner you'll get to meet with them (yes, even if they claim they're not hiring.)

Sample: Professional Biography #1

Sample: Professional Biography #2

Exercise: Professional Biography (Downloadable)

_____________________________is a ____________________________

with extensive experience in

Most recently________________________________________________

His/Her specific areas of expertise are:__________________________

In addition___________________________________________________ ...