What is the most effective method to find a corporate trainer position
What is the most effective method to find a corporate trainer position in Chicagoland? I'm not having any luck using the job boards.
In case you haven't heard, or read any articles about job searching - I'll say it here, loud and clear - USING THE JOB BOARDS IS THE LEAST EFFECTIVE WAY TO LAND A JOB! As has been recommended for many years and especially in such a tight job market, the best way to generate interviews and success in finding work is to NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK!There are wonderful networking opportunities in the Chicago area (a complete list is available on ChicagoJobs.org). There are also some wonderful books on how to make the process work for you - how to understand the process and overcome personal challenges and fears - and how to target companies that may be a good fit for your skill set. Go to the section of this webpage that has a series of articles on networking by Janet M. Shlaes, Ph.D.
This is a very competitive market - you must be aware of what kinds of companies hire corporate trainers, try to find contacts within those companies, keep up on their hiring needs and be in the right place at the right time to be noticed!!! Your "paper" (cover letters, resumes, handbills, business cards) should be as targeted and solid as possible - and you must learn how to present yourself (30 second speech) in a positive manner wherever and whenever possible. Lots to do, get busy, and stop spending so much time on the job boards!!! Use them, but don't depend on them to make it happen for you. You have to make it happen.
