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The Salary Tutor:

Use Sniper Rifles, Not Shotguns, When Job Hunting

A Highly Targeted Job Search is the Quickest Way to Get the Job You Want

Highly Targeted Approach

In his 30s with 15 years of experience under his belt, Joe knew exactly the type of company he wanted to work for.

Now living in San Francisco and with a broad network of contacts, he made a short list of just seven companies he admired and for which he wanted to work. He leveraged his social media network to get an interview for a position at one of the firms posted online. While he didn’t get that specific position, once he had an "in" he nailed the interview and was referred to another opening.

 

  • Jim Hopkinson

    Jim Hopkinson is an author, writer, and speaker living in New York City. His focus is on career development for the new economy, showing how new media, technology and branding are changing how people look at their career and lifestyle. Read more...