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One thing I notice is that person to person communication has started to become a lost art. So here are some Back To Basics suggestions to help your job search and career

1: When you are networking with people, especially those people you do not know very well and those you have never met and who don’t know your from Adam, try picking up the phone to reach out to them rather than email, text, IM’, Linked-In in-mail or other form of non verbal communication.

2: When you do establish a new contact follow up with this person that same week, and again do it using verbal rather than non-verbal communication.

3: Try something unique. Send people a paper copy of your resume and cover letter along with the electronic submission.

4: Send out hand written thank you notes and follow up cards.

5: When you reach out to people ask them how they are doing and what you can do to help them before you even begin to ask what they can do for you.

6: Start an ‘important date’ calendar this year. Mark down peoples birthday (and their kids), anniversary, the day they got a new job or were promoted, and other special dates. Then a week before the date arrives make sure to call them and/or send them a greeting card.

Author

Perry Newman, CPC/CSMS is a nationally recognized resume writer, career transition coach, certified social media strategist, as well as a AIPC certified recruiter and former executive search firm owner known for his ability to get results. You can view his sample resumes and client endorsements at http://www.perrynewman.com/, and request a free resume critique by emailing your resume with contact information to perry@perrynewman.com.