The Knowledge Weapon

"Knowledge is a weapon. I intend to be formidably armed." -- Terry Goodkind

My client shared the above quote with me the other day after a long session on life after job loss. How would you describe your current knowledge of looking for work in the 21st century? Are you current with best practices and trends, or do you not have a clue about where to turn or what to do if you lose your job? If you're in the "I don't have a clue" category," don't worry, you're in good company and it is by no means your fault -- it just means that times have changed and now is the time for you to update thyself! Listed below are a handful of questions to help you assess your basic skills in the career management realm:

1. Can you name the 12 P's of career transition management?
2. Can you cite three phases of the transition process?
3. Can you name five core elements that comprise today's résumé?
4. Can you speak with clarity and conviction about your brand, or do you think a brand is something for livestock?
5. Do you know the various types of résumés, their purposes, pros/cons and which one is best for you and your needs?
6. Can you name at least seven different types of interviews with a description of each type?
7. Can you name the most common job search engines, whether or not you would use them?
8. Do you have a minimum of 10 LinkedIn recommendations or do you wonder, what's LinkedIn?
9. Within a matter of minutes, can you craft with specificity your ideal job and what it looks like, on paper?
10. Can you articulate with clarity and conviction five compelling reasons why you will be a valuable asset to an organization, beyond the commonly-cited "I offer good experience and education."

Today's job search market is not for the faint of heart. Take a look at your transition toolbox -- how much ammunition, if any, do you have? If you're running on empty, there is no better time than now to reload. Rest assured, your competition will. Knowledge is a weapon -- are you well-armed?

cross-posted at billiesucherblog

 

Comments

[Result Pundit]

Nobody can refuse this quotation that " Knowledge is a weapon"

[billiesucher]

Result Pundit - thank you...here is another knowledge quote from one of my favorites, Kahlil Gibran:
"A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle."