2009-04-24

Job searching advice from MIT

Here's some job seeking advice from the MIT Global Education and Career Development Center (GECDC) because of the tough economy:

Top-ten list of "guerrilla tactics":
1. Start with a plan
2. Develop a two-minute drill
3. Networking, networking, networking
4. Conduct informational interviews
5. Be persistent
6. Take advantage of MIT resources
7. Be flexible and focused
8. Use a targeted approach
9. Reach out to smaller, start-up and non-traditional employers
10. Consider "stop-out" strategies, including internships or short-term work employment


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