9 Tips to Jump Start Your Career

1) Expand Your Network: Everyone knows someone... I'm looking into new career possibilities in the_________ field. Can you tell me if there is anyone you know in that area?

2) Pave the Way: Plan to follow up on leads daily.

3) Common Ground: Find a point of common ground with everyone you encounter. If you make this a daily practice, it will come easily to you at job interviews.

4) Back-up Plan: Have a back-up plan, be flexible, adjust to the changing job market and know several job types you could do easily.

5) Common Links: Find the common links between your primary career goal and your back-up plan.

6) Resume: Streamline your resume and make it effective.

7) Cover Letter: Have a cover letter tailored to each job that makes you shine.

8) Did You Know? ...Learn something unique about your future employer.

9) Pitch for A Home Run: Many people go into a job interview defensively, feeling like they are facing the opposing team, trying to avoid obstacles and just make it to first base...

Make your pitch to the employer so that they can see you as a home run for them!