Is your job search geared toward success?

A job search or career change is similar to building a house in that both require thought, research, and meticulous planning to be successful. When you look at blueprints for a custom-built home, you can see the collective wisdom of many experts compiled to create the ideal house. Codes and construction standards, design details and homeowners’ dreams – it’s all in the blueprints, waiting to be realized.

If the experts are not involved in the design process, the blueprints will be incomplete. It’s like having a kitchen designed by someone who only eats out; the non-cook has no idea what is practical for a kitchen. You might end up with cupboards too small for cereal boxes, counters with no outlets to plug in the toaster, and an oven that won’t open when standing in front of the stove because the island is too close. There are numerous factors that go into designing the ideal kitchen, and the same can be said for designing the ideal search.

There are similar issues that can arise during a job search. If you try to design your career plans without professional assistance, you will overlook important factors that will cause problems later on. It’s just how things work; we learn through mistakes, and if we’re smart, we also learn from the mistakes of others. This is why it is critical to ensure that you have the proper blueprint for your job search.

When you keep up with regular reading of available resources, you will be able to see where you can do things yourself and where you should call in an expert. This is critical for the success of your job search. When it comes to your job search, you want the most straightforward strategy possible. If you need to hire outside help, that’s fine; it will only strengthen the results of your search and help you find the perfect job faster. Our Job Search Resources page has everything you need to get started, including links to a variety of experts and tools. There are links to many wonderful resources:

• Career exploration
• research job search sites for free or pay
• social networking
• salary calculators
• self-assessments and much more

The more expertise you put into creating your plan, the better your blueprint for a successful job search or career change will be.