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Four 'Weird' Ways to Find a
Job
It was gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson who said: "When the going gets tough, the weird turn pro." When it comes to your job search in this sluggish, war-time economy, you might try this advice: When the going gets tough, the tough get weird. In other words, be daring. Different. Zig when other job seekers are zagging.
Here are four ways to get "weird" -- and more importantly, get hired -- by being unconventional in your job search ...
1. Seek The Path Less Followed
"I interviewed for and got offered a great job this week after applying to openings on sites from my industry, like www.jobsinlogistics.com and www.careersinfood.com," says Carla. If you follow Carla's lead and focus your search on sites that appeal to a narrow audience, you'll likely find you have less competition for jobs that are closely matched to your qualifications. That's a win-win scenario, don't you think?
Find niche job boards at sites like www.nicheboards.com and by doing searches for keywords ("YOUR INDUSTRY + jobs") at search engines like www.google.com, www.yahoo.com, www.teoma.com and www.kartoo.com.
2. Network Backwards
"I emailed a manager I had interviewed with two years ago, before my latest job. He had moved to a different part of the company, but he referred me to the right decision maker. That new person interviewed me and offered me a job," says Jeff.
So don't forget to look both ways when you network - forward and back, all the way back to your college career office and internships, no matter how long ago you graduated.
3. Reject Rejection
Instead, Adams told her to write a gracious reply, thanking the company for their time and reaffirming her strong desire to work for them.
Did it work?
"The top contender for the position had to relocate on short notice. The hiring panel remembered the letter they got from the really eager and pleasant woman who replied to their rejection letter. She got the job," says Adams.
4. Networking Begins At Home
One client of mine, Paul W. from Columbia Heights, Minnesota, found a job this way in accounting and financial management: "I emailed over 100 resumes to employers and was networking seriously, eventually getting 8-10 good interviews. But it was my wife who helped me find my new job," says Paul. His wife told her friend, who told her boss about Paul's qualifications. That wife's friend's boss offered Paul an interview, and eventually, a job. It's proof that you should leave no stone unturned in your networking efforts, even under your own roof!
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