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Sunday, December 31, 2006
New Year’s Resolution - ‘New Job’?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The year is quickly coming to a close and it is time to start making those New Year resolutions. Believe it or not, there are Web sites that provide recommendations on the types of resolutions you can make and will help you keep track of them. Here are some of the popular ones:
- Lose weight
- Pay off my debt
- Save more money
- Get a better job
- Go back to school
- Drink less alcohol
- Quit smoking
- Take a trip
- Volunteer more
If getting a new job is on your list, take your time and do your research. There are a few statistics that say it takes about a month for every $10,000 in income. That would mean it takes approximately ten months to get a $100,000 per year job. I am not sure how accurate that is, but I would not dismiss the advice.
This article by Working Strategies columnist Amy Lindgren provides several pointers for setting new goals in the New Year.
Here are three points to consider:
- Atlanta has been referred to as a networking city. One of the best ways to find opportunities is to get out and network. Although most companies post their jobs, they also let people know that have an interest in their company where to find the postings.
- Once you have applied, follow up with on going communication written communication. Determination and persistence may win out.
- If you know someone who has a relationship with decision makers within the company, ask them to write a letter of recommendation.
