Make It Happen!

These days job seekers are commonly encouraged to approach their job search like an entrepreneur; to think of themselves as a company (ME Inc.).ย  But what does this really mean and how can you best apply this idea to be successful?

 

Compare your job search to growing a business.ย  The strategies for both are the same and the results can be similar, but there is one vital element that most job seekers are lacking in this thought process.ย  Investment. ย No company ever came to fruition without some sort of investment, so if you need or want a new job you must think of yourself as a business owner and know that you have to invest.
A step-by-step breakdown of approaching a job search like an entrepreneur:

 

  • Create a job search action plan.ย  If you were a business looking to grow and attract individuals (employers) you would need to start by building a business plan and then implementing it step-by-step.ย  Your job search is no different.
  • Understand your clientsโ€™ needs.ย ย  Every business has a target audience. Your clients are employers.ย  Conduct your market research, locate employers that need people like you, and pinpoint their requirements.ย 
  • Establish your brand.ย  Every great company has a recognizable brand. What is yours?ย  Position yourself strongly in all communications to capture attention and convince people of your value.
  • ย Compile your resources.ย  Businesses need marketing materials to promote offerings and garner sales (job offers).ย  Get a resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile ready.
  • Advertise.ย  Companies donโ€™t rely on just one source to get their name out there; neither should you, but word of mouth carries a lot of weight so you should leverage your network to spread the word for you. People buy what other people recommend.ย 
  • ย Finally, make it happen! ย Every great company invests time, energy, and resources into growth and development.ย  They donโ€™t sit around and wait for things to happen.ย  You can not afford to be passive with your job search; you must invest.ย  Michael Jordan said it best: โ€œSome people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.โ€ Be the latter.
It is amazing how many people sit around waiting for things to happen when it comes to a job search. To avoid this pitfall, stop thinking of yourself as just a job applicant and start thinking of yourself as a commodity that has a lot to offer.ย ย  Your company (ME Inc.) is spearheaded solely by you; in order for it to be successful, you must be invested and confident in taking it to the next level.

 

Make great things happen for you.

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Adrienne Tom

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