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"...Applying to every
job on craigslist won't get you far, as
you have already seen. Your resume can't do that much heavy lifting for
you. You'll need to refocus your approach pick a few sub-categories of
the industry you are interested in and better target your search.
Once your direction is clear, you'll need a resume and a LinkedIn
profile that brand you as a specialist or one of the top contenders for
any job you pursue. Do your resume and LinkedIn profile reach that
standard for you now? If not, one or both of them may need some
work..."
Keep your resume
rocused on a certain area within an industry
"...Next, you'll peg
your salary level in today's market, so
that you'll know what sorts of numbers to throw around in your
conversations with employers.
If you're responding to job ads without a job search plan, change that
approach immediately..."
(above: from
thecareernews.com)
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