Lesson Learned—Get Professional Help!

• It is too easy and there are too many people sending out resumes by email. Unless you are a perfect match, it is hard to get noticed—and even then, you still need a lot of luck to get a response. 



• It is imperative to follow up when you send out your resume and follow up with impact. Remind your potential employer how you can make them money, save them money and solve their problems.



• It is much more effective to speak to people on the telephone than to contact them via email—and it is much more effective to meet in person than to speak on the telephone. Ultimately, it is who you know and who knows you. By far, most jobs are found via personal networking.



• You may not think you need or can afford professional help when you are searching for a job, but if you are struggling—or even if you are not struggling but want to be as successful as possible—get professional help. It may be one of the best investments of time, money and effort you ever make.



• Especially if you are a professional, get professional help. It is a competitive world out there. A career management coach can help you bring out the best in yourself and release your inner creativity. A coach can help you market yourself better and produce a resume that will stand out and get you called in. A coach can also act as a shoulder to lean on when you are down and out.