Welcome back. Last post I promised to tell you about some jobs that might not be in the want ads or online job lists. Statistics show that a majority of people don’t find their jobs in the paper or on the internet. (Sometimes I’ve been lucky and found some that way, but facts seem to show otherwise.)

How would you think most jobs are found? Surprise. Its more often by word of mouth or knowing somebody who knows somebody else. So, how do you go about finding out about them?

Well, after you have done an inventory of your interests and values (remember I told you I could help you with that?), and after you’ve settled on the type of career you want to pursue, and after you’ve updated your resume, its time to do some research. 

Who are the leaders in the industry or field you’re interested in? Look them up and make notes of names, titles, and addresses. Write letters to the top three or four of these people. What kind of letters? Tell them who you are and what you are interested in doing. Let them know you are not asking them for a position, but because of their expertise in their field, you would like to meet with them for their advice. Offer to take them to lunch or breakfast and let them know you will call on a specific day to arrange for lunch. (Make it about two or three days after they should have received the letter from you.) Be positive in your letter, but also be positive that you are not asking for a job.

What’s next? Check in for the next post, and we’ll talk some more. That’s enough for today. Leave me a comment and let me know if this is a new direction for you.

Blessings, Dr. Kary