Video: Pulling Great Resumes out of Your “Master Closet” of Experiences

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Exercising isn’t just for a healthy body…it can help make your job search healthier, too!

If you’d rather be fishing than job searching right now, why not combine the two? First, put together some great “bait” (a juicy, enticing resume). Then identify some “fish” (hiring managers at your target companies) to dangle your bait in front of.

Create a checklist of follow up activities to increase the number of interviews you land.

Ahhh, there’s nothing like a great cup of coffee. Make it even better (and boost your job search results at the same time) by sharing a cup with a “hub” contact…

Overcome the drudgery of job hunting by creating a fun, effective Bingo card filled with the names of companies and people you want to connect with. Once you’ve made contact, mark off the square.

Increase your chances for hitting it big in your job search. Look through categories in the Yellow Pages section of the phone book, and make a list of several industries and companies that are a good fit for you.

Build your self-confidence (and add “Wow!” to your resumes and interviews) by creating a long list of your “trophies” (a.k.a. successes). Start as early as grade school, and challenge yourself to come up with 25+ accomplishments in an hour…

Increase your chances for hitting it big in your job search. Look through categories in the Yellow Pages section of the phone book, and make a list of several industries and companies that are a good fit for you.

Author Marcus Buckingham describes the basis of his book, "GO Put Your Strengths To Work."