Getting Clear on Your Job Targets
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Are you in a job search? What type of work are you seeking? The more focused your job target(s), the more effective your job search and the easier it will be for others to help you.



I've worked with many clients who aren't clear on what position(s) they would like to pursue or fear they will limit themselves if they narrow their focus. Actually, the opposite happens. Clearly identifying what position or function you want, the industry, the company size, and the geographic area will help you be more successful in your job search.



If you say, "I want to work in IT," that doesn't say enough. What position within IT? Let's say you want to work as a network administrator. What industry? IT is typically a field, not an industry. In what industry do you want to work as a network administrator? Let's say you want to work at a college. Is it a community college or a four-year college? Is it public or private? In what geographic area do you want to work? How far are you willing to commute? What companies are in the industries and within the geographic area in which you would like to work? Getting clear in each of these areas will help you market yourself better to your network, recruiters, and prospective hiring managers.