How to find the perfect job -

How to find the perfect job - Is there a right way to conduct a job search? Each job seeker is different, but many skip a very important step: identifying a right fit job. Shakespeare said, To thine own self be true. William Tate is the president of HR Plus, a company that exhibited at the recent Society for Human Resource Managements National conference, which provides employment and background screening for employers that range from Fortune 500 companies to start-up enterprises in the private, government, and non-profit sectors. He says todays job seekers do need to go guerrilla and creatively energize their search for a job. Here are Tates suggestions for job seekers who want to be sure to land a position that may become their true calling: Know what you want. Tate quotes Shakespeares Hamlet and advises job seekers, To thine own self be true. He notes: Its so important to be true to yourself and loyal to your own interests. If you know what you want, are able to express yourself and your unique talents, and you understand how your skills fit into your target employers needs, your search will be much more successful. Tate advises: Engage in a self-skill assessment. Taking the time to go through all of your work-related abilities and talents and ascertain the level of skill and talent you have (For example: writing, public speaking, spreadsheet work, team building, managing people, etc.). Determine how motivated you are to use each of these abilities and skills. Match your findings against what would make you happy and fulfilled every day in a career. Identify the right type of employer. Study company culture. Dont be complacent. Dont become a stalker. Offer a trial run.   Read the whole post on my U.S. News World Report column photo by tonynetone.