Q: I’ve applied for hundreds of jobs that I’ve found on job boards but no one’s calling me back. What am I doing wrong?
A: There is a new normal in the job search reality. If you are stuck behind your computer applying for jobs and sending out resumes all day long you are not going to be successful. Get yourself out there and meet people! Attend networking events and professional organization meetings in your industry. Seek out informational interviews and invite your network to lunch or a coffee break. Put your best professional foot forward by dressing the part and making a great first impression. You will not be noticed if you are not seen and heard in the job search – email is not to be relied upon as the only way to communicate. Put down your Blackberry and start building relationships. The results may not be immediate but the investment will pay off greatly if you steward your network and step away from your computer every day.
