An Easier Way to Land Your Next Job

An Easier Way to Land Your Next Job Landing your next great opportunity doesnt need to involve an endless array of resume revisions, phone screens and interviews.There is an easier quicker way using less official channels and Marci Alboher was on Making a Living with Maggie this week to share her insights on this back door approach. According to Marci, a regular New York Times Contributor and Author of Working the New Economy blog, some of the best job opportunities are landed through contacts made at social events where people share a common interest whether that be kayaking or poker. Because the activity isnt work related, it gives people a chance to get to know each others interpersonal style which is key part of working well together.Marci also stressed how important it is to become visible to your network for what you do best. To do that she suggested proactively looking for ways to help the people in your network using your expertise. For instance if youre a graphic designer and learn about a friends new business venture, offer to help with some of the organizations marketing materials. Its an easy way to demonstrate your abilities to someone who could be in a position to hire you at some point. One word of caution, it takes a longer courtship as Marci puts it, to land a job in through unofficial channels. But considering that Marci landed a New York Times column through a monthly poker group of other journalists, it sounds like time well spent.For a replay of Making a Living with Maggie, tune in this Sunday at 6am EST. Use this FREE trial of SIRIUS Radio!Youll also hear a very inspiring day in the life interview with Laura Howard. A former entertainment executive, Laura decided to combine her passion for food with her work and is now a very successful ice cream entrepreneur and founder of Laloos Goat Milk Ice Cream.Heres to you Making a Great Living!