By Lori Rubinger, Director, Training and Special Projects

Don’t start the new year burned out by repeating the same job search behaviors; when the results clearly indicate that change or updating should be your first plan of action!

Albert Einstein said that insanity is repeating the same things and expecting different results. Well, with job search the same philosophy applies. even though job search is often a numbers game.

2013 is a time for a review of your 2012 approach, as well as make some strategic changes. Lets start to generate a list of what has been working well and what has not

Is your Résumé generating interviews? If not, have an employment specialist review it with you.

Are you getting interviews and no job offers? Your interview skills probably need sharpening

Are you missing a skill set key to the new job market? Review postings and identify what they are. Invest some time in a course. you can conduct your search simultaneously

Is your objective and salary expectations realistic? Consult with labor market experts/websites

Reach out to an employment specialist to help you set some new goals.