How long is the average job search?
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brian in
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Feb 7th, 2010 |
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How long does it take for the average Manager Level person to find a job? I have a friend who has been looking for a job as a Sr. Accountant and he is getting very discouraged. How long was your last job search and do you have any suggestions on good recruiters or good ways to find a job?
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a great way is to go to yellow pages and send a resume to EVERY company that would have ur type of position, just becuz they arent adverrtsing anything doesnt mean that they are hiring or planning to hire soon. also do it to other towns around if he is willling to relocate or commute. ALWAYS phone back 3-4 days after submitting ur resume as well. it shows u are interested. my last job search was 3 mos a lil long for me but it was worth it!
btw try not to quit/be fired before looking employers are more likely to hire someone who is currently employed
I graduated from college in may of 06 and i am STILL looking
MRI Network is a very reputable recruiting organization. Their webiste is http://www.mrinetwork.com/. There are hundreds of offices all over the US and the world. From here you can search by career field to find someone who is an expert in working with accounting professionals. Don’t worry about where the office is located – most of the offices in the network place individuals all over the country.
Take a look at some of the jobs posted on career sites like Monster and Careerbuilder. Instead of sending the resume via email give the company a call first directly. Many companies list a phone number on their job ad along with the email address.
Does your friend follow up when he sends a resume? The resume might be in a pile with every other one and if he contacts the company via telephone he can get a chance to make an impression that way too.
I don’t think there is a hard and fast answer on how long a job search lasts. Unfortunately it sometimes comes down to luck and timing in finding a job.
How has your friend been looking. Has he been to any job fairs, has he gone to an employment agency. He is looking for a job as a Sr. Accountant. Is is qualified. Maybe he needs to go for a lessor job and work up. As he looked on the internet.
Try starting off at a lower level and then hunt. I don’t know why, but sometimes it is easier to get a job if you already have one.