Networking, direct employer contact, and knowledge of personal goals are components of the plan. Gantzarow recommends involving friends and family in the job search. About six out of every 10 job seekers find work through informal methods. Distribute copies of your resume among your network. Contacting employers directly is one of the more important principles of job search.
Most employers fill a job before they make a formal job posting.
For additional information on crafting a resume or other job search strategies, contact your Wisconsin Job Center. Roger Gantzarow is the coordinator of assessment and career information programs for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. He has 28 years of experience for the State of Wisconsin providing employment and training services. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has a variety of publications to help job seekers. Many of them are available on the World Wide Web.