Career Prep: Be intentional in your Job Search

Now that you have updated your resume and have included the keywords to find the right role or job. Let’s break down the job search and be intentional vs cast a wide net or hope the darts go and stick on the wall.

As I was reviewing job search plans with my mentees, one thing became evident. Few were hoping to find any job and some were thoughtful about the process — what role they are looking for, how can they find the right team culture and an industry or domain that they are excited about. Now the latter is job search done right.

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In your resume summary, indicate the following to have clear focus on your ideal job. When you have set your intention, trust me the universe conspires. It’s pure magic when things happen and they always do when you least expect it.

• Job role — Product Marketing Manager or Sr. PMM or Director, Product Marketing. What is the next level you are seeking for?
• Market segment — B2B or B2C. Are you interested and what has your prior experience been?
• Industry — Technology, Education, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail. Are there industries you are passionate about or ones you definitely don’t want to work in?