Job Basics: Search

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So finally we come to actually looking for a job. Sometimes it seems this is the easy part, though that’s because the hard part is building the foundation – which is what we covered earlier.

It’s also something that you can make easier over time. If you get it down to a science and learn the ins and outs (I did a book on this too, which if nothing else is great to give to friends), it can be almost automatic. The Job Search is a skill, it’s a habit, and you can really get to the point where it runs smoothly.

I’m guessing you’re not at that point, so here’s advice on how to get there.

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Steve’s Update – 08/19/2014

Been a bit busy with a lot of projects, so here’s what’s up!

– Steven Savage

Steven Savage is a Geek 2.0 writer, speaker, blogger, and job coach.  He blogs on careers at http://www.musehack.com/, publishes books on career and culture at http://www.informotron.com/, and does a site of creative tools at http://www.seventhsanctum.com/. He can be reached at https://www.stevensavage.com/.

Job Basics: Tools

Tools Hammer Pliers

Now you want to go find a job, well there’s a few things you need to have to actually do it. These are core tools that are invaluable to the job search – and though they may seem obvious, what they are isn’t always obvious.  These Job Basics are so common we forget their impact or think they’re “not for us.”

These are the tools you need to have for your career – and your job search (which I’ll get to next).

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