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Writer's pictureEric Fingerhut

🌟 Bonus Tip for Job Seekers: The Personal Marketing Plan

Are you ready to transform your job search? Take a proactive step like my friend who successfully transitioned from the private sector to an NGO. By crafting a Personal Marketing Plan, she effectively targeted organizations aligned with her career aspirations and landed a job at one of her top 10 NGOs within a few months. Inspired by her success, why not start crafting your own plan today?


Here’s how you can create your Personal Marketing Plan:


PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: Describe your ideal position in a few sentences. List preferred functions if possible.


BRANDING/POSITIONING STATEMENT: Craft a compelling abstract that highlights what makes your strengths unique and what you are specifically looking for.


COMPETENCIES | SKILLS: Identify 3-5 key skills and provide examples that showcase these abilities.


TARGET MARKET: Define the characteristics of your ideal job market, including geographic area, industry types, organization size, and culture.


TARGET COMPANIES: Compile a list of companies where you’d like to work.


Why wait? Start crafting your Personal Marketing Plan today and take control of your career trajectory. Your future self will thank you!


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💬 Weigh In: Have you ever used a Personal Marketing Plan? Share your experiences or tips in the comments below!


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