“If Nobody Loves You, Create the Demand!”
“If Nobody Loves You, Create the Demand”! What a powerful statement for any of you out there who can not seem to find a job. I heard this statement first thing this morning at a Marketing and Promotions Workshop at work and I was hooked! Dr. Joel Freeman, from The Freeman Institute was our facilitator this morning for the Workshop. I thought, what a great action statement for job seekers struggling in the job market today. Ok, so no one is calling you back. How are you creating a demand for your product - YOU?
Here are a few suggestions:
1. Rewrite your resume and/or cover letter
2. Highlight your strengths
3. Use powerful words to describe your accomplishments, skills and abilities
4. Network, Network, Network - LinkedIn, Facebook will work just to name a few
5. Find creative ways to get in front of the economic buyer - the hiring manager
6. When you get a “no”, don’t give up, get back out there and find another organization that will say “YES”
7. Use multiple entry points to get your resume in front of the right person
8. Prepare for your interview by developing an offensive plan/strategy
9. Practice your interview - find a coach or a friend that will ask you tough questions
10. Have fun in your job search - Enjoy the Journey!
The title of Joel Freeman’s book, “If Nobody Loves You, Create the Demand”, caught my attention today. Though his book is for entrepreneurs, the message fits the job seeker. If you have been fired, and you can’t seem to get your foot in the door, you may need to reinvent yourself. What ever you do, don’t sit in frustration, anger, bitterness or self-pity. There is no demand for those emotions in the job search. Organizations are looking for people who can step into their organization and make an immediate impact. Can you do that? Make an impact? If you can, but no body is listening or calling then let’s talk. I am happy to review your resume, or discuss your next interview with you. I will give you feedback on what may be in your way. Let’s work together to create a demand for YOU!
Note: For Additional Information about Joel Freeman’s Book, feel free to click here>>>>! Enjoy!
Image Credit: The Freeman Institute
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3 opinions for “If Nobody Loves You, Create the Demand!”
Shai Coggins
Sep 4, 2008 at 3:58 am
Love this post, Darlene. Thanks for your thoughts on this. Really good. :)
Darlene McDaniel
Sep 4, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Hi Shai! Thanks for stopping by Interview Chatter today!! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Alicia, Mental Health Notes
Sep 6, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Wow, that really is a great statement!
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