Monday, April 25, 2005
Society of Broadcast Engineers, inc.
Newsletter Article Submittal
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If your local or
national members of Society of Broadcast Engineers, inc. would benefit from the following career-related
article, please feel free to publish in your association’s news letter, or
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Category: career and
job-search tips
Title: “A Road Map
for the Long-Distance Job Search”
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A Road Map for the
Long-Distance Job Search
Finding a job in the city where you live is hard enough;
trying to find a job hundreds or even thousands of miles away can be even
tougher. Not only are you fighting
against the job market in a city you don’t know, you’re also dealing with three
big challenges:
Challenge
#1: Lack of a business network in the
new city
Whether you realize it or not, many job openings are filled
before they even become public knowledge.
This hidden job market consists of business and professional contacts
who may let you know of job openings in their area or even offer you a
referral. But how do you break into the
hidden job market in a long-distance job search?
Solution:
A career coach can help you identify potential networking
opportunities—even in a long-distance job search. By developing and using a networking
strategy, you will be able to make meaningful contacts in your chosen city. And knowing someone in the right company or
industry can make the difference between wanting the job and getting the job.
Challenge
#2: Reluctance of employers to choose
outside talent
When an employer can choose among many qualified candidates
who are already local, why should he choose you? Outside talent actually represents a greater
risk to employers for a number of reasons.
Reimbursing relocation costs and ensuring a good fit for the employee in
both the job and the region can be costly.
And what if the employee moves, then doesn’t like the area? How do you get an employer to take a chance
on you?
Solution: A professional resume can help showcase how you are
actually adding value for the employer above and beyond the local
candidates. A professionally written
resume will:
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Demonstrate
your superior industry knowledge
o
Highlight
your strong transferable skills
o
Show
proof of value through accomplishments with real bottom-line results
Investing in the services of a resume writer will help you
craft a targeted marketing message that gets you noticed as a top candidate by
employers, no matter how many local people apply.
Challenge
#3: Long-distance interviews
There are a lot of downsides to long-distance interviews,
both for you and for your potential employer.
Someone has to pay the cost of travel.
You have to maintain confidentiality without arousing your current
employer’s suspicions as you take time off for the interview. And the time involved is much different than
just taking a long lunch. Is it worth it
for you to use up your valuable personal leave for a gamble that might not pay
off?
Solution: There are many interview strategies that can actually help
you maintain the confidentiality of your job search and use the
travel/interview time to maximum efficiency.
Hiring a career coach to tailor these strategies to your
particular job search situation can make your job search shorter and more
effective. With the guidance of a career
coach, you can minimize your risk while improving your job search skills.
While no one enjoys embarking on a long-distance job search,
there are many ways to make it easier on yourself. Investing in career coaching sessions
and a professional resume can make your job search easier by providing
you with a road map to get you exactly where you want to be. With this valuable tool in your back pocket,
you’ll travel the career roads with ease, no matter which city or job you
choose. And that type of guidance is
always worthwhile.
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Deborah Walker, CCMC
Resume Writer ~
Career Coach
To see resume samples
and read more job-search tips visit www.AlphaAdvantage.com
Email: Deb@AlphaAdvantage.com
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Thank you
Deborah Walker, CCMC
888-828-0814
Deb@AlphaAdvantage.com