Jobs Data, Book Myths

For 2012 Global, U.S., and Atlanta job market trends, CLICK HERE.

Jobs growth continues to be anemic in large companies. Focus your efforts in smaller firms!

Here are some of the MYTHS from the noted chapters in Richard's career book:

1. Attitude: Attitude is important, but most can "fake it until they make it."

2. Beliefs: Many talented people struggle due to age, gender, race, etc."

3. Career Options: Finding what I want to be when I grow up is a long and difficult process."

6. Resumes: A great resume is critical to career success."

8. Recruiters: Recruiters and employment firms help people find jobs."

12. Networking: Group networking, is a great strategy for jump starting each new job search."

14. Interviewing: The best candidate gets the job.

15. Career Coaches: Any competent person can manage their career. Getting help is for wimps."

18. The Big Lie: Get a good education, pick a stable employer, do good work, and you will be rewarded!"

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Helpful Career Resources

First, we want to discourage you from "following the crowd" and sinking too much of your time/money into the following:

Going back to school, pursuing an MBA, etc.

Relying on outdated executive outplacement

Attending group networking meetings and hoping

Applying for and/or chasing posted jobs

Are you a 6-figure earner who is ready to take effective action to get your career moving in a better direction? If so, email Richard Kirby at rkirby@executive-impact.com and request a complimentary, no obligation initial consultation.

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If you feel you cannot afford to get professional help in this, the worst job market in our lifetime, then consider using some of the following free and low cost career resources:

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Recommended Books:

FAST TRACK YOUR JOB SEARCH (and CAREER!) by Richard Kirby

SuperNetworking by Michael Salmon
How to Land Your Dream Job (skip chapters 12-15 and 40) by Jeffrey J. Fox
The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Recommended Career Assessments (Low cost, but not free):

Take the Campbell Interest and Skills Survey (CISS) - to identify your career interests and skills.
Take the MAPP Assessment (career seeker) - to identify your career motivations.
Take the DiSC behavior assessment - to identify your natural behavior style. NOTE: Scroll down, specify item # EC2, and click ADD TO CART.

Considering Changing Professions? 300 Highest Rated Jobs:

13,800 people in a wide range of jobs ranked them - CLICK HERE

Top 10 Dying Industries 2000-2010:

(You may want to consider developing a strategy to move out of these without losing income)
Wired telecom carriers DOWN 54.9%
Mills DOWN 50.2%
Newspaper publishing DOWN 35.9%
Apparel manufacturing DOWN 77.1%
DVD, game and video rental DOWN 35.7%
Manufactured home dealers DOWN 73.7%
Video postproduction services DOWN 24.9%
Record stores DOWN 76.3%
Photofinishing DOWN 69.1%
Formal wear and costume rental DOWN 35%

Company Research Resources:

Dun & Bradstreet"s MDD (best) or Reference USA at libraries
www.hoovers.com on line
www.finance.yahoo.com on line
www.vault.com on line
www.glassdoor.com on line
www.payscale.com on line
www.salary.com on line

Niche Job Boards for specific industries and professions:

CLICK for niche job boards excerpt from Fast Track Your Job Search (and Career!)