10 Steps for a Successful Job Search
September 27th, 2007 at 05:30pm Nora Koerner
Are You Ready?
The fall is typically a busy time for hiring-are you ready? Even if you aren’t actively looking for a new position right now, it never hurts to stay on top of what’s happening in the field.
Take advantage of all the services our new and improved Job Bank has to offer:
- Register as a Job Seeker on our site
- Update your resume every year and every time you change jobs
- Post your resume so that employers can easily find you
- Create Job Agents so jobs can be e-mailed to you daily
10 Steps for Success
Keep your application at the top of the stack! By following these 10 simple guidelines, you’ll be sure to have a better chance of having your resume read and considered.
1. Double and triple check your resume for spelling and grammatical errors.
2. Create a professional e-mail address for your search.
3. Pay close attention to the instructions from the job listing.
4. Never send a resume without a cover letter.
5. Do your research on the organization and the position.
6. Address your cover letter to a specific person (e.g., a hiring manager or executive director).
7. Customize your letter and resume to each job.
8. Do not pester their office with status check e-mails and phone calls.
9. Compare your skills/knowledge/experience with the job posting requirements.
10. Keep track of where you have applied, with whom you’ve spoken, and what actions have been taken.
Want More?
If you join as a member, you can receive additional benefits beyond the features of the Job Bank at an affordable rate. Join today to stay aware of all the latest trends in the arts field by joining listservs, receiving our newsletters, advocating for the arts, and more! For more information, visit www.AmericansForTheArts.org/Membership or contact membership@artsusa.org.
Tell Us What You Think
We are always looking for feedback on the usability of our new Job Bank. Please contact our Membership team at 202.371.2830 or JobBank@artsusa.org with any questions or comments regarding this service.
