2 Job Search Tips from a Sales Pro

Kevin Donlin interviewed sales pro Jeffrey Gitomer and wrote a compelling post about job search. Check out his two job search tips HERE and then answer this question:

What can you give away when networking that will make people more likely to remember you with favor -- and job leads?

4 Ways to Find the Best Employers

"How can I find the best companies to work for?"

That's a question most job seekers ask almost daily.

It's hard to answer ... because it's the wrong question.

Here's the real issue beneath that question: "I don't want to have to think hard about finding the best companies to work for."

Admit it. You -- like me and all humans -- hate to think.

It takes time. You have to pick and choose. You might make a mistake. And it can give you a headache.

But unthinking behavior is a sure way to stay unemployed.

So, let's re-phrase the query, because a well-phrased question is half-answered.

If you've been job hunting for more than 4 weeks, ask this question instead: "What have I NOT been willing to do to find the best companies to work for?"

That's better. And easier to answer. In fact, here 4 things you can do TODAY to find the best employers to work for ...


1) Look at your connections on LinkedIn.

I mean really look. Pick 5 people you admire, view their profiles, and look for the following:

* Where do they work now? (Could you work there?)
* Where did they work before? (Could you work there?)
* Who are their clients? (Could you work there?)
* Who are their competitors? (Could you work there?)
* Who are their vendors? (Could you work there?)

Do this for 5, 10, or more people, and you'll surely find 5-20 prospective employers.


2) Make connections at your last employers.

Specifically, think about everyplace you've worked before. Now ask yourself the following questions:

* Could you work there again? (Could you work there again? Don't snicker -- getting re-hired happens every day.)
* Could you work for your former clients?
* Could you work for your former competitors?
* Could you work for your former vendors?


3) Find companies in the news.

Spend 15-20 minutes researching the Business section of your local newspaper, looking for fast, smart, growing companies. Can't find any? Consider moving (or looking harder).


4) Ask 5 people you admire.

I saved this for last, but it really ought to come first. Because, the more conversations you have, the more people will know about your job search -- and the faster you'll get hired.

So, ask the 5 most-connected people you know for advice.

Tip: Take them all out for coffee, bring a legal pad, take notes. In 30-45 minutes, you'll surely come away with answers that will shorten your job search. Total cost: Less than $30.

[Article by Kevin Donlin, Co-Creator of the Guerrilla Job Search System.]

If you're in the job market and want to try something new, you can see Guerilla Job Search secrets caught on video and learn more here.]

The Guerrilla Guy is a Recruiting Brain

I can get on the phone with David Perry and learn more in less than 3 minutes than I can with most any other recruiter. I don't say that lightly...I have a lot of recruiting friends.

Since it doesn't take me long to learn from David, I'll honor him here with a "recruiting brains" award by tootin' his horn in less time than it takes me to get my kids through the drive-through at Wendy's (yes, that's 2 small vanilla frosty's and 3 medium chocolate).

In 2008, I had the privilege of sitting through David Perry and Kevin Donlin's 10-week "live" Guerrilla Job Search Bootcamp. Hands-down, it was the best job-search material I'd ever seen - heard - read. I was blown away with David's wisdom and his ability to clearly communicate exactly what job hunters need to know to get a job --- fast.

There's a reason David's known as the rogue recruiter, and in the bootcamp, he basically taught the same principles that have made him one of the most successful recruiters in the world (fact is, in 22 years, David's completed 991 searches for jobs paying roughly $170 million in salaries - not too shabby).

Simply put, David Perry is a recruiting brain. And, on the flip side, the most recent version of his book, Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0 is a no-brainer. Get it fast. Put it to practice. And get ready to have more fun than you ever thought possible in job search.

Kevin Donlin and David Perry - RecruitingBrains

With their Wall Street Journal interview behind them, Kevin Donlin probes David Perry with questions like, "Should job hunters rent billboards?"

While this video is just a short look at their take on some issues, these guys are doing more to help job hunters than most recruiters I know.

Yep, they are recruitingbrains.

Watch their video, HERE.

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