The Search for A Non-Federal Job

The Search for A Non-Federal JobThe Search for A Non-Federal JobThe Search for A Non-Federal JobJob search is job search, or is it? If you are reconsidering your focus on a Federal position and are now looking towards the private sector for employment, here are some tips to help you along.1. Before you start, searchUse career aggregators like Indeed.com, CareerJet.com, and SimplyHired.com to search for what you consider your ideal job. When you find it, read the announcement carefully and note the qualifications and requirements the employer wants. Your resume and your cover letter must show you match unterstellung.2. Language matters.You dont have to be fluent in more than one language, but you must be fluent in the employers language. Use the exact words the employer is using to describe your skills, qualifications, and experience so he/she will make the connection easily.3. Revise your resume.In fact, be prepared to edit your resume each time you submit it to match language, move skills up and down the list, and emphasize or de-emphasize experiences and qualifications to match the employers needs. SusanIreland.com has terrific examples and samples for you to review.4. Take the time now to create your online presence.Build a LinkedIn profile that outlines your ideal position. Use your resume to fill the spaces, but then add other content you might not have on your resume, such as volunteer work. Add a good professional photo because it really does make a difference.5. Network, online and off.Find and join some relevant groups on LinkedIn. Find and join alumni associations (college or university, veterans groups, etc.). Re-connect with old friends and former colleagues, but also connect with some new people. Find and job professional associations that represent the work you want to do. And then press some flesh, virtually and in-person. Check job-hunt.org/associations.shtml for a list of groups and associations to get you started.6. Dont overlook short-term as signments.Staffing and Temp firms are experiencing a much higher demand for talent than the general employment rate. Employers are turning to short-term help before hiring permanent staff, but they are also using these assignments to find new employees. The American Staffing Association (americanstaffing.org) has great information for job seekers and a list of member firms waiting to hear from you.7. Remember that the Feds are not the only government in the US that hires a large number of employees.Your state, county, and municipal governments also provide numerous services that demand a workforce with broad experience and qualifications. StateLocalGov.net can connect you to many agencies, and GovtJobs.com has many listings you can review.Margaret F. Dikel is a private consultant working with those who aid people in transition, helping them create websites and training seminars on the use of the www as a career planning and job search tool. For almost 20 years, she authored The Ril ey Guide (rileyguide.com), a free online guide to online career and employment information that was used by thousands of readers monthly and was widely cited in national and international publications as a premier resource for those seeking guidance in their job search and career transition. Margaret is co-author of The Internet A Tool for Career Planning, (3rd edition, 2011), published by the National Career Development Association and was principle author of The Guide to Internet Job Searching, which for many years was considered the top resource on online job search. Email *Sign up to be notified by email when our newsletters are posted