Declare your career intentions

Ask a typical job searcher about what kind of work they are looking for and you often get a bland, ambiguous answer. “Something in project management.” “Administration.” “Finance.” And let’s not forget the worst answer of all, “Anything. Really, I will do just about anything.” Vague responses are like limp handshakes. They make you forgettable. In today’s job market, you cannot afford to be forgettable.

One of the most important things that job searchers can do to be more memorable and to focus their job search is to learn to communicate more effectively about their professional experience, goals and passions. It…