Job Search Tips to Land Your Dream Job
Part 1 of 3 - Identify Your Target Companies
The first trick to 'Landing Your Dream Job' is to figure out where your dream job is?
- What city, state, or country is it in?
- Is it with a large firm, a midsized outfit, or a small entity?
- Is the company target located near you geographically or are they located elsewhere with opportunities in your region?
There are several different methods for identifying potential target companies. After deciding on company size and determining possible locations, it is wise to take advantage of the many resources on the web and create a comprehensive roster of prospects.
- You will want to start with people you know and then fan out.
- Resources such as Hoovers.com or ZoomInfo can be great if you have a subscription or are willing to purchase one.
- Scouring online magazine articles that list the top 500 - 5000 may also uncover potential leads. Inc. magazine comes out with an annual list that can be searched by industry, company size, and/or revenue. Fortune has long been known as another resource that provides a yearly list of top players.
- Identifying area business publications may be helpful as well, especially if you prefer to target smaller, local entities.
If all of this sounds very time consuming and daunting, you may need the help of a highly skilled career coaches to assist you and guide you through the process painlessly.
The next segment in our series 3 Phenomenal Tricks to Land Your Dream Job will discuss specific ways to identify potential hiring managers at the companies you want to work for. Stay tuned!!