Jobs for Everyone?

Despite the bad economy, there are boat loads of jobs just waiting to be taken. Recently, I was listening to a panel of employment experts and an astute recruiter discussed how there were jobs available for every job hunter. Her comments instantly took me back to my many conversations with recruiters or hiring managers were scrambling to find the right candidate. The irony is that even though the unemployment rate has been high – theoretically meaning a surplus of talented, qualified individuals – it is harder than ever to find the RIGHT person.

What does this mean for the you, the young professional on the hunt? Lots of good news. Yes, there are positions for you out there, in fact, right now, a recruiter or hiring manager is praying for a candidate like you. Seriously.

Here is your strategy: (1) Figure out where you are going and determine the titles of the positions that you are looking for. Also, think through the problems that you can solve for an employer. (2) Who needs your help? Identify EVERY organization that needs someone like you. (3) Brainstorm the potential titles of the hiring managers who could be your new boss, and, (4) Develop a rock-solid plan to market yourself to those folks.

So do your future boss a favor (and save her a few thousand dollars) and deliver the perfect candidate for that hard-to-fill position… YOU!