5 Tips for Getting a JOB!

Five Techniques That Work Hard work does not guarantee success in your job search, but a lack of hard work will guarantee failure. A job search can be most frustrating when you are not getting the results you had anticipated. The following five Techniques work in today’s competitive job market. TECHNIQUE ONE – Select the best targets • Conduct research • Reach out to your professional and personal networks • Identify where you have the best chance of success TECHNIQUE TWO – Identify the right person • Contact at least two levels above the position you are targeting • Research the correct names, titles and their LinkedIn Profile TECHNIQUE THREE – Set minimum daily result standards • Your full-time job is your job search • Spend no more than 10% on job boards or website postings • Submit resumes, make calls and identify new targets daily • Add to your network daily • Identify the 20% that is providing you with 80% of your results • Stop doing things that are a waste of your time TECHNIQUE FOUR – Customize your resume and cover letters • The key to schedule interviews are effective keywords • Refrain from mass mailing your resume • Follow-up every email with a mailed hard copy of your resume • Limit your resume to two pages • Ensure your resume and LinkedIn Profile match TECHNIQUE FIVE – Master your interviewing skills • Practice interviewing • Ask questions that reveal the priorities of everyone in the interview process • Master the ability to overcome objections • Set up your follow-up contact with each conversation • Follow-up stronger than your competition Implement these techniques and you will enjoy a greater level of success in your job search.

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  • Ed Liedke is amazing to work with! 

    He asked questions about my career preferences to find me the best opportunity out there.  Ed Leidke provided the best practices to guide me through the hiring process and nail the interviews.  I would definitely encourage others to utilize his expertise to find the career of their dreams.              

    Thank you Ed!

    Dusty

    Ed Liedke is amazing to work with! 
  • Ed Carroll was an absolute JOY to work with! 

    Our initial call was extremely casual which made me so much more comfortable talking with him.  He stayed in touch and updated me for every step of the hiring process.  He placed me with a company that is a great fit for both parties.  I could not have asked for a better experience!      

    Thank you, Ed and Patrice and Associates!

    Beyond Thankful,

    Rebecca M.

    Ed Carroll was an absolute JOY to work with!
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    She was very patient with me and always very informative.  She always seemed to be in great spirits when I talked to her on the phone witch encouraged me to keep going.  She did such an awesome job!  Highly recommend.

     

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    Henry T.

    Pradnya Kulkarni was a pleasure to work with
  • Working along with Carlie Knauer was a pleasure! 

    Carlie was always very helpful in assisting with finding my new current job! She is a hard working professional that maintained contact with me throughout the entire process and provided me great guidance all together.  Thank you, Carlie!    

    Kind regards, Isabella

  • Bruce Leininger is TOP NOTCH! 

    He is nothing short of a true asset to Patrice & Associates!  Your company should clone him!!    

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    Dave Morrison

    Bruce Leininger is TOP NOTCH!