REVIEWING WHERE WE ARE JOB SEARCHING

 

We all know the skills that we are trying to market in our job search.  But, are we overlooking some industries/fields that also use what we have to offer?

 

Please fill out the following information and pair up with a friend or peer to BRAINSTORM other industries/fields you might be overlooking as a potential employer.

 

MY BEST SKILLS ARE                                               and                                                    .

 

I AM SEEKING A JOB AS A                                                  .

 

INDUSTRIES OR TYPES OF COMPANIES WHICH I HAVE TARGETED INCLUDE:

                                                             and                                                                .

 

WHAT OTHER TYPES OF INDUSTRIES HAVE PEOPLE EMPLOYED WITH THE SKILLS WHICH I AM MARKETING?

                                                            , or                                                                   or
                                                            .

 

SHOULD I BE MARKETING MYSELF TO THESE TYPES OF FIRMS?                  .

 

SPIN-OFF CAREERS:  Every job has careers related to what we are doing.  What are some of the spin-off or related career fields that my friends and co-workers entered into that might be a consideration for me?                                                                              or
                                                                        , or                                                                  .

 

Example:  With my counseling background, spin-off or related careers for me have been - Career Counselor, College or Technical School Admissions Representative, Rehabilitation Counselor, Halfway House Counselor, Personnel Management/Job Placement, Youth Counselor, Crisis Counselor, etc.

 

SPIN-OFF CAREERS FROM MY CURRENT FIELD WOULD INCLUDE:

                                                 or                                            or                                           .

 

 

Bob Raikes, National Certified Career Counselor