Get That Dream Job tag:getthatdreamjob.com,2011://6 2010-09-13T03:51:24Z The skills you need to find the job of your dreams. For motivated high-income professionals looking for their next opportunity, to move up, or find the job of their dreams. Movable Type Pro 5.11 How to get the first interview quickly tag:getthatdreamjob.com,2009://6.807 2009-03-19T13:53:40Z 2010-09-13T03:51:24Z How to handle the most difficult period of the job search, between losing your position and your first interview. Lilly Chen Are you frustrated because you haven't gotten enough first interviews and want a few strategies to get started? This is a common frustration among high-income job seekers because of our salary and qualifications. However, getting the first interview is critical to your hunting success. © 2008-2010 Get Dream Job, All rights reserved.
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]]> Where to Start Your Job Search as a Selling Professional tag:getthatdreamjob.com,2009://6.805 2009-02-19T11:27:33Z 2009-02-19T11:27:35Z Do you want a new sales position but do not know where to start? This guide helps you start your job search in the selling profession. Lilly Chen These tips will help you get started finding the sales position of your dreams.]]> Beside measuring your own sales performance, also make a list of all the things you do each day that creates sales and all those things you don't want to do. This helps you frame certain parameters you seek in your new position. If you are not a top producer, then you may not be able to ask for someone to take care of your paperwork, but you may seek out a company with better automation. You may discover areas to improve your satisfaction with your current position, or get your mind off challenges you face there. Measuring your sales performance will help you identify weaknesses in your selling before they are profiled in an interview. You may also discover a certain type of customer you might want to work with in the future. Consider this exercise self analysis. In summary: before you change sales jobs, do your best to grow and measure your current positions. This provides proof to your prospective employer and some satisfaction in your own experiences. Happy job hunting. © 2008 Get Dream Job, All rights reserved.
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]]> Prepare Your Resume for Results tag:getthatdreamjob.com,2009://6.803 2009-01-19T11:05:43Z 2009-01-23T02:58:00Z What makes the best resume, how long should a resume be, should I use the same resume for every job application. The answers may surprise you. Lilly Chen My resume is 4 pages long, full of technical terms, and the worst example because of the number of positions I've held as a contractor. Of course, that's the resume I keep for reference, not the one I send for a job opportunity. How do I determine what to send? © 2008 Get Dream Job, All rights reserved.
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]]> Measuring Your Selling Results tag:getthatdreamjob.com,2008://6.793 2008-12-12T12:47:13Z 2009-01-23T02:58:00Z As a sales professional, the better you know your numbers the easier it is to walk into a new position at a higher base and better commission. Lilly Chen personal performance numbers, a useful tool for growing in any position. But how do you get started?]]> Sales and Marketing Classics, the key is in the numbers. Think about sports, teams and individuals are rated on their performance. Numbers are how you keep score. Because most sales people don't know their numbers, I'm going to provide a brief overview of what you need to be measuring. But what do numbers show you?
  1. Where training is necessary for better conversion.
  2. Identifies performance areas that need attention.
  3. How to clear bottle-necks keeping you from quota.
  4. Areas of motivation and personal goal setting.
Selling numbers start with actions and end with ratios, they are based on what creates monetary results (not just those which make you feel like you are doing something.) You need to know:
# of calls, letters, or initial contacts
# call-backs or responses
# of appointments
# of quotes (if applicable)
# of sales confirmed
$ revenue per sale
From these numbers you can determine the skill ratios to track (all of these ratios can be improved by training):
  • Prospecting efficiently ratios (number of contacts versus appointments)
  • Call back or response ratio
  • Ratio of appointments to closed sales
  • Average revenue per sale
Your greatest improvement will come from also tying numbers to your selling process, then identifying which numbers can be improve to grow output. Managing your performance by the numbers provides you with a transparent measure of your personal performance. Once you have numbers in place you can improve on your selling system. Like a fine tuned machine you can ratchet up your revenue volume, grow your company, and increase your take home. The best thing about tracking your own sales numbers is that you can show a prospective employer that you can produce. Numbers can be the difference between average and above average commission, or even a little higher base. © 2008 Get That Dream Job, All rights reserved.
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]]> Handling Your Job Search Frustrations tag:getthatdreamjob.com,2008://6.806 2008-04-19T11:42:15Z 2009-01-23T02:58:00Z Break past job search frustration to unlock your next position closer than you think, read about job search strategies that help you find the job of your dreams. Lilly Chen Frustration grows as positions thin out, or from weeks of not getting any call backs. What can you do to reduce job search frustrations but still get results?]]> The first thing you can do is consider your job search a scavenger hunt. Most job searchers only look in newspapers or on job boards, you are going to go beyond that and actually solicit the companies in your industry who could benefit from hiring you. Talk with your friends, let the hiring world know you are available. This doesn't quite work if you are currently employed with a competitor, in this case you'll want to work with a recruiter primarily. Either way, search out possible places your position might be located and then connect with hiring managers. You may be frustrated because you'll get many more "no" responses than you'll get appointments for interviews. Some people will downright try to waste your time with meetings to "pick your brain." That's where this next tip comes in play, use this time to practice interviewing skills. When you get in front of a hiring manager you only have one chance. While looking for positions practice your interviewing and research skills with everyone you meet. Ask questions about possible positions, get in conversations about your trade. You don't need to be pushy, but make a point of talking about the value you provide. Wait! Before you take this too far, you can't do this so much you sound desperate. You really need to learn everything you can about the other person before even mentioning you are looking for a position. Do what you can to get them to invite the option. When searching for a position, talk about opportunities like this, "I'm really interested in getting involved with a company to help them X" Where "X" is something you can do that companies want. This communications helps identify opportunities. In another article I'll talk about conversation starters for your job search. To avoid frustration and find a position of your dreams; start treating your job search like a scavenger hunt, go beyond traditional job listings, and get out there with those who can hire you. It will surprise you how exciting it can be, the possibility of a better position for you. © 2008 Get Dream Job, All rights reserved.
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]]> Deciding What You Want from a Career tag:getthatdreamjob.com,2008://6.804 2008-03-18T11:10:11Z 2009-01-23T02:58:00Z Did you dream about the career you have or is it just another job you cannot wait to get away from? Insights for tuning up the career you have to make it the career you want. Lilly Chen All through growing up you dreamed about being something interesting, and now that you are grown are you happy with what you found? Where did all the excitement go? If you enjoy your work, then you may just need to tune your career.
  • Decide what you want from life. Go beyond just making a living and set specific goals for yourself and family. Focus on where you feel life is calling you.
  • Ignore negative advice of others. While some may feel they are helping you by being discouraging, understand this is only a reflection about how they feel about yourself. you can do anything you want in life if you choose to.
  • Determine what training is necessary. If you want a certain career position, there is no difference between you and someone who already has the position outside of what they know. Learn those things, grow from your experiences and you can get any position.
  • If you want money, then what specific amount are you seeking. Many want "a lot" of money and never get it, set a goal 150% your current earnings, then build on that achievement when you get there.
  • Find out what you need to give to get what you want. Your dreaming job may not be in your reach today because you may not feel comfortable walking towards it. Be willing to take the necessary effort.
  • If you get what you want and don't like it, then go after something else. Nothing is worse than having a success you can't stand, if what you have today doesn't feel right then change it. Avoid sticking yourself somewhere you feel stuck.
  • Become an expert in your field. Study your profession daily at least for one hour, this gives you the skills to do a better job and find more enjoyment in your chosen profession. Read books, do home study, and talk with the experts.
  • Never be afraid of failure. What you learn from falling down helps you get back up and do better the next time. Keep taking action through fear and the fear will be no more.
    • Most people still don't know what they want to do with life, not because it's a hard decision, but because they haven't made the effort to choose. With specific goals and this advice, know, you can have anything in life you want. © 2008 Get Dream Job, All rights reserved.
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    ]]>     Know Your Personal Performance Numbers tag:getthatdreamjob.com,2008://6.792 2008-02-09T12:37:02Z 2009-01-23T02:58:00Z How to keep score in the position you have to overcome an employers biggest fear for the position you want. Lilly Chen Whether you want to improve your skills in your present job, or want to get paid more in another, having a clear report card helps objectively present yourself. Unfortunately, most employers fail to provide measures that improve individual performance. What can be done? you can measure yourself. Choose 6 critical success factors that contribute to your success in a position, these items are usually listed in your job description, or you can ask your supervisor. Associate a number to each of these success factors, like a score card you might have for a golf game. The success factors you choose for a sales person might be number of calls, number of appointments, and number of sales. Then keep score. It is best if each success factor can be measured in quantity (either number of actions or dollars, maybe both.) This score card helps you set goals in the position you have, as well as demonstrate your performance in a new position. A huge concern of new employers is quickly overcome by showing them your results on a series of score cards. You'll be able to truthfully know where you can produce, and meanwhile, you'll get a little more from the game you're already in. © 2008 Get that Dream Job, All rights reserved.
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    ]]>     Finding the Best Jobs in Marketing Starts Here tag:getthatdreamjob.com,2008://6.633 2008-01-08T11:40:57Z 2009-01-23T02:58:01Z Starting with a meta-job engine is the best way to get your marketing jobs search off to a great start. Lilly Chen it can be easy if you know where to start. A huge mistake made by people looking for a marketing job is only looking in one place. Where are you looking for marketing jobs?]]> Looking for work in the field of marketing is a full-time job. You'll find a meta-job search engine here, specifically focused on finding marketing jobs, but you'll also want to look at industry publications, trade groups, and common gathering places of marketing professionals. You'll find a great marketing site ranking directory here. Find at least 5 sources for new marketing positions, outside the usual sites, look for specific marketing focused resources. You need 5 sources because employers don't advertise their positions in every job posting site available. And, for best results, always include a marketing job meta-engine like Find A Marketing Job, because it's more likely to contain a position right for you no matter where employers post. Yes, this last piece of advice is self serving, but it's a fact. © 2008 Get Dream Job, All rights reserved.
    Find a Marketing Job provides high-income marketing professionals choice when searching for a new position, or gaining leverage on the one they have. For fast, focused marketing job search visit http://findamarketingjob.com/
    ]]>     Put Your Marketing Skills to Work tag:getthatdreamjob.com,2007://6.624 2007-12-29T03:16:48Z 2009-01-23T02:58:01Z How to turn your marketing skills into a job search advantage. If you can't market yourself, why would employers hire you to market for their organizations. Lilly Chen find a new position faster doing what you do best. As a marketing professional, what is your greatest strength?]]> put together your own marketing plan. Define your value and skills as an employee, identify who would be interested in you, and start researching your chosen market. Your results depend on showing that you know your stuff. Once you have your marketing plan, execute your plan as you would any project at work. Not only hit the streets running with a full direct marketing campaign, but be seen in your market place to build recognition. How would you market a new client project? Your exact approach will depend fully on your individual skills. However, put your best foot forward instead of the old pushing of resumes. For the most ideal position in marketing, you need to put your best foot forward by marketing yourself. © 2007-2008 Get Dream Job, All rights reserved.
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    ]]>     About this Career in Marketing Blog tag:getthatdreamjob.com,2007://6.620 2007-12-05T03:30:47Z 2009-01-23T02:58:01Z The careers in marketing blog provides insightful tips in an easy to follow step-by-step format. Lilly Chen thought about a career in marketing, or are currently working in this exciting field, then this web log is for you. I will cover a number of tips critical to finding your ideal marketing position, no matter how much experience you have.]]> This blog will answer your questions about building a real career in marketing, no matter where you stand today. Be sure to ask your questions, write us, use the comment form. As your guide, I'll share some of the experiences I have in the marketing field. You'll also hear from proven experts in marketing, perhaps even interviews with hiring managers. I'm going to keep things very informal. You nor I have the time for a bunch of fluff and filler, when ever possible, I'll get right to the point with the information you need to find that 'just right' position in the marketing field. You can sign up for updates from this web log, come back and visit often. This blog is a supplement the marketing job listings you'll find here at "Find a Marketing Job." Enjoy! © 2007-2008 Get Dream Job, All rights reserved.
    Find a Marketing Job helps marketing professionals find the career of their dreams, with more high-dollar marketing job listings than anywhere else. Find your next Marketing job at http://findamarketingjob.com/
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