A job search is a battle of inches. But each inch earned can make a huge difference.
Each networking meeting, e-mail or phone call, will hopefully gain you a few more inches to get someone to know you are looking, to hear about opportunities or get the right information.
At any given moment, the inch gained may not seem like much. They are easy to lose sight of, especially with all the pressure of financial, family, etc.
But each day, you need to be proud of keeping your focus and working a plan. You will find the inches add up, especially if they are built alongside those you helped other obtain.
How my inches came together:
I shared this site with a colleague. He forwarded a note to his networking group. A member sent me a nice note. I responded with a ‘thank you’ and mentioned I was looking for a CFO role. He responded that they were looking for a CFO. Two weeks later I started.
This may sound like a crazy chain of events. But after three years of being involved in search and transition groups, I can tell loads of stories where it was two or three events that resulted in a new role.
Be proud of the inches gained and what you’ve shared. A strong spirit is more important than a strong resume if you are going to present yourself as the best candidate.
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