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The Power of “NEXT!” During Your Job Search Working with hundreds of candidates over the years I have seen a tendency for people searching for a new job to hang on to one or two potential opportunities far too long without developing new opportunities at the same time. The word “NEXT!” is a very powerful word when in the job search process. 08/25/2022 1 Dave White SC Palo Alto [email protected]

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Searching for your next opportunity is a process. One that can be well defined and followed. Part of this process is looking forward so you can keep current opportunities moving ahead and part of the process is making sure you have enough opportunities in front of you.Look for future installments and my presentation of the job search process in the near future.Dave Whitewww.mycareersearchonline.com

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Working with hundreds of candidates over the years I have seen a tendency for people searching for a new job to hang on to one or two potential opportunities far too long without developing new opportunities at the same time.

The word “NEXT!” is a very powerful word when in the job search process.

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The word “NEXT!” has two meaning during your job search:

1. As the process moves forward for a specific opportunity, you should be thinking:1. “What do I do “NEXT!” for this opportunity?”2. “What are the “NEXT!” steps in the employer’s process?”

2. Imagine your current opportunity does not work out, even if you are confident it will. Ask yourself: “What is “NEXT!” for me?”1. “What other opportunities do I have to pursue right now?”2. “What steps should I be taking right now to develop new

opportunities?”

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So, after you submit your resume to 5 new opportunities, or finished your 1st phone interview, or just left your 3rd and final in-house interview – relax, sit back, and write down the answers to these 2 questions:

1. “What are the “NEXT!” steps for the opportunities I am pursuing? Because I want to keep momentum on these opportunities.”

2. “What “NEXT!” opportunities am I going to pursue right away? Because this opportunity might not work out and I do not want to lose momentum.”

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During my career counseling meetings I tell people:

As soon as you leave an interview do a quick reflection on how you felt it went and say to yourself:

“NEXT!”…

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… “NEXT!” steps in this process

… “NEXT!” opportunity

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The benefits of “NEXT!” are many:1. It allows you to keep the process moving forward with the potential

employer 2. It helps you avoid the cycles of having active opportunities and then

long stretches of too few opportunities 3. It helps you avoid the emotional swings that come with the cycles 4. It keeps you focused on moving forward5. It increases your ability to develop multiple opportunities so you do

not feel dependent on one specific job – imagine having multiple interviews and multiple opportunities to consider

6. It reassures you that you are pursuing the right opportunities and reduces the feeling that you are simply grabbing a job even if it is not the best fit for you

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And, one important point:When you are talking with a perspective Hiring Manager, Human Resources Manager or Recruiter, either at the end of a call or at the end of an interview, ask 3 important questions before you leave:

1. “What is the “NEXT!” step in your process?” (not optional)2. “What would be the “NEXT!” step after that?” (optional based on

how your interview is going and the demeanor of the person you are meeting)

3. “What can I do “NEXT!” to help facilitate your process?” (not optional)

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