Tried and True Methods of the Job Search

There is a recent, interesting article on the internet (http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2415-Job-Search-6-Crazy-Job-Search-Tactics/?SiteId=cbmsn42415&sc_extcmp=JS_2415_advice>1=23000) that talks about “out there” ideas that people have used to find work. While some of these ideas can get quite zany, they are all nonetheless quite creative. And for the purpose of the article, that’s the point --- creativity. While most people rely on combing the job ads in the newspaper or perhaps online job boards (which by the way Jobing.com is one of the best out there), the fact remains that you are joining A LOT of people in this endeavor.
The article begs the question: how can I stand out in this mass of people? It’s a good question to ask and the article highlights ways you may attempt to put some tactics into practice. But more likely than not, the average job seeker won’t go to these extremes to find work. Whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing is not the point here. The point is that the job seeker needs to think “outside the box” for getting themselves a job. In my own experience, thinking “outside the box” does not necessarily mean being the only person in the world who tries a certain tactic. In my thinking, why not try methods that are tried and true instead of attempting to reinvent the wheel? If it’s worked for most people, it will probably work for you.
So things like networking hard, job search groups, utilizing LinkedIn and other good job search engines like Jobing.com…..these are all great ways (and proven ways) of finding work. Stick to these tried and true methods and you won’t have to be looking through the obituaries in the newspaper for open positions! At the Accounting and Business School of the Rockies we care deeply about you succeeding in your career. And we believe that having short-term education in the area of Certificates is one of the best ways of doing that. Contact us today at 303-755-6885 to learn more about any one of our six Certificate programs and how they can help you get a leg up over your competition and into the job you desire.