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New Year’s Resolution - ‘New Job’?

By Gary Wheeler | Sunday, December 31, 2006, 07:38 AM

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Once you have applied, follow up with on going communication written communication. Determination and persistence may win out.
  3. If you know someone who has a relationship with decision makers within the company, ask them to write a letter of recommendation.

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By Steph rob

January 3, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

I am moving to the metro atlanta area and it isdifficult for me to do a job search from my location. When I send my resume out to employers they see my address and because it is not from the area I don’t hear a response back I am serious about my desision to move but I am not getting any help from employers. Why should this effect my new years resolution for finding a new job ?

By pamela

January 4, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this

Do you send a cover letter and let the employers know that you are moving to Atlanta or put it in your objective/purpose/goals.

By Nina

January 4, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

I have moved 3x over the past 5 years and I usually include ‘am moving’ info somewhere at the start of my cover letter. This let’s employers know that I am relocating at first glance.

It doesnt hurt to include it at the end of your objective statement in your resume too.