Chandler Hill Partners Blog - How to empower your job search

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Job hunting can seem like the most tedious and disheartening task you set out for yourself, especially in this market. It can get to the point where you get so frustrated that you want to give up or you figure, "What's the point?" The trick to job hunting in today's market is to be versatile. Don't follow the same stale standards that everyone's been doing for centuries. Branch out and try new tactics, and learn how to utilize all of your time looking for a job.

One key tip to empower your job search is to read trade magazines. You may be wondering, "What in the world is a trade magazine?" To newcomers, a trade magazine or journal is almost like a secret society where there are industry trends and updated information about what is currently going on in the market. From a learning standpoint, you can get a lot of insight and information about the constantly shifting industries in today's economy by reading them. Many of these trade magazines even post current job openings. Keep yourself in the game by being knowledgeable and also find out who's currently hiring.

Admittedly it takes effort on your part--but it pays off in your understanding about a particular area of the marketplace and who is doing what. Job seekers need to keep their skills current and continue to learn about the marketplace. One of the ways to track this information is by consistently reading trade magazines and journals.

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