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Take the Long WayAround to ShortenYour Job Search

Amy L. Adler

CEO

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Why Strategize About What theRight Job or Industry is for You?

• You build a resume – Very general OR– Based on your most recent role– Both strategies would result in

a great resume that reads well, is visually appealing, and has great keywords.

• You realize that your resume is targeted to a position you would never take.

• You blame your resume, but it’s really your strategy that is at issue.

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Take Another Look at Your Plan• Take a hard look at the work

you’ve done, the professional goals you have for yourself, your network, and your industry knowledge.

• Learn what the market or industry has to offer.

• Craft your resume in response to these professional and environmental cues.

• Learn about potential positions and companies along the way.

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Take What Seems to Be theLonger Path

• Put a lot of effort up front, essentially measure twice and cut once.

• Connect your needs with those of the employment marketplace efficiently.

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Need Help Finding Your Path?

• Call Five Strengths.

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Amy L. Adler, CEO(801) 810-5627

Toll-Free (800) 590-2377


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