New Realities in Todays Job Search

New Realities in Todays Job Search Wallace Immenwrites, JOB HUNTING 101 A Guide For The New Realities of These Tougher Times for the Globe and Mail. According to career coaches, Ward Garven, Stanton Chase Intl; Wayne Pagani, WP Consulting Assoc; Sharon Graham, Graham Managment; Molly Fletcher; Heidi Allison, Allison Talylor Inc and Cassandra Gierden, Profit Coaching,it is safe to say times have changed when it comes to your job search! Its out with the old and in with thenew reality tips from these career coaches: Old Stick to what you know. New Convince them theres nothing you cant do. Old Call or get together with everyone you can. New Use technology, especially social networking sites , to spread the word and even let employers find you. Old A resume is a document for the records, not a requirement for getting in the door. New A resume must scream your value or it will hit the trash. Old Dont be a nag. New Remind them over and over of your value. Old Former employers can only confirm basic facts, so references are really a formatilty. New References are a make-or-break essential. Old If they want you theyll pay up. New The lid is on salary offers, but you should still negotiate for extras. Old Hold out for your dream job. New Jobs are tight. You may have to compromise, but you dont have to give up your dream. Ten Steps to Find a New Job,by Alison Doyle, About.com providesmore excellent tips and stategies for todays job search. Contact Martin Buckland for further informationon career coaching and additional job search strategies.