Facts:

• Number one rule: 20% of all jobs are advertised, 80% are not!
• Job searches have become more difficult, but not impossible.   If you are unemployed: Treat your job search as a full time job.
• Average search time for a position is 2 to 6 months.

 Tips:

• Join www.linkedin.com. This is a great professional networking website.
• Utilize www.indeed.com to search up job search agents.
• Make sure you always have the most updated copy of your resume close by. You just never know!!!!
• If you are not working: Email everyone in your address book your resume and ask them to forward it on to their friends, family and co-workers.
• Update your facebook status to let people know you are looking for a position.
• Volunteer your time. Meet new people! Join an organization you’re a passionate about.
• Join networking groups or become a member of professional organizations.
• Go to CPE luncheon meetings!!!! Network with fellow accountants, auditors, etc.
• Make sure you consider temporary jobs. They can open up doors as well.
• Look up the Between the job ministries group: www.nwbc.org/id15.html
• Use Twitter to let people know you are looking. www.twitter.com