Income Boost Blueprint: How To Find A Higher Paying Job In 60 Days

At one time or another, everyone has felt the need to find a new job. It's been said that you should start looking for a new job the first day you start a job. That might be a bit extreme, but the general sentiment is sound.

Staying with the same company has certain drawbacks. The opportunities are limited since someone else has to leave before you can move into a new position. You might not get along with your boss or co-workers. Being in one corporate environment can get stale. You're never going to get a big raise without a promotion. The list goes on.

Sometimes you just want to make more money. Regardless of your reasons for leaving, you can find a much better and higher-paying job in 60 days. All it takes is persistence and regular activity.

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Follow these strategies to land that perfect job in record time...

1. Develop a target.

Rarely can you get a great job if you don't know what you're looking for? A good place to start is to make a list of all the things you like about your job that you still want in your new job. Then make a list of all of the things you don't like about your current job. Decide what you would change and add those positive items to your new job list.

• For example, maybe your commute is too far. You might add an item that states, "Within 20-minute drive from home"

  
  

• Be specific about what you want. Include the hours, the pay, what your co-workers and boss will be like, benefits, and everything else that’s important to you. Be clear about what you want

2. Set your goal. Your goal should read something like this:

"On or before (date 60 days from today), I will be employed in my perfect job which has the following characteristics:" Then list all the characteristics you developed from the previous step.

3. Reinforce your goal daily.

Every morning and night you should read your goal aloud and imagine being employed in that perfect job. This will result in your unconscious really

4. Understand what you want and make it a priority.

Don't skip this step – it's far more important than you realize!

5. Brainstorm.

Ask yourself, "What do I need to do to find this perfect job?" Listen to that little voice in your head and write everything down. In a typical brainstorming session, a lot of the ideas might be junk, but there's always some good stuff you can use.

6. Take action.

Follow your list of actions. A little bit each day adds up over time. Use your evenings and weekends. Use your lunch break but be careful!

Market You

Some people seem to think that just knowing what they want and visualizing it is enough to make it happen. Doubtful. But it is enough to allow you to spot opportunities that will help you become employed in that new job. Once your brain knows what you're looking for, it will spot opportunities all over the place.

When you find those opportunities, in order to secure your perfect job, you still must show the companies what you can do for them! This is part of marketing also; it’s marketing you!

These strategies can turn you into a well-oiled marketing machine:

1. Tell everyone you know.

Call everyone you can think of and let them know that you're looking for a new job. Tell your neighbors and the person on the next treadmill at the gym. Tell your family. Tell your mail carrier. Anyone not associated with your current job is fair game.

2. Contact your prospective employers.

Call all the companies that might meet your criteria and ask for the person for whom you would likely work. If you're a production manager, ask for the plant manager. When you get them on the phone, tell them that you're looking for advice and ideas. Everyone likes to give advice.

• Avoid asking for a job. They'll simply say that there’s nothing available and the call will end. On the other hand, if you ask for advice and ideas, you'll start to develop a relationship. Over time, this can really pay off

  
  

• Ask your friends if they know anyone who works at the company. You can also scan the company website. Find the person that you need to talk to; it helps to have a name

  
  

• You can find a name if you're persistent

  
  

• If you can develop a relationship with this person, they will likely let you know if something becomes available or if they hear about any other opportunities

3. Send a letter to the high-ranking person at that company.

These are the people who have the power to do things that many hiring managers cannot do, like create positions. Tell them why you’re interested in their company and what you can do for them. Make the letter relatively informal.

• Good people are the hardest commodity to find. Convince this person that you're a good person and would make a good employee

  
  

• You might even tell them about your list of criteria for your job. Just having that list is more impressive than you realize

4. Be creative.

Have you ever had to look at 100 resumes to fill a position? It's mind-numbing, at best. Everyone looks the same after a while. Anything that makes you stand out (within reason) is a good thing.

• There’s a story of a guy who used Google Adwords to find a job. He bid on the names of hiring directors. Obviously, these are going to be cheap keywords

  
  

• He created an ad that said, "Googling yourself is fun. Hiring me is fun, too." He also included his phone number in the ad

  
  

• When these directors Googled themselves, they saw the ad and clicked on it. All but one of the directors called and interviewed him. He got a job at a total cost of $6

  
  

• What ideas can you come up with to stand out from the crowd in a positive way? If you look like everyone else, you're going to struggle

5. Use social media.

If you have a blog, Facebook page, Twitter account, Linked In profile, or anything similar, put it to good use. You might even consider offering a reward to anyone that lets you know of an opening that you ultimately get.

6. Even strangers on the street might help.

You never know... that person at the bus stop or walking their dog at the park just might know of the perfect opportunity. If you're at a social gathering, let everyone know about your job search.

7. Don't stop.

A little activity each day results in a lot of momentum. You've given yourself 60 days, so keep busy for 60 days. A job search is one of those situations that result in being told 'no' a lot. Keep going.

8. Improve your interview skills.

Most people don't spend a lot of time interviewing, so most people don't get a lot of practice. A little bit of practice can quickly put you head and shoulders above the competition. Get a book about job interviews. Get a friend to interview you. Practice, practice, practice.

9. Finding a new job is a job in itself.

Don't let it get you down. Keep focusing on how great it will be to have that ideal job and the bigger paycheck. When you get frustrated, always go back to that mental picture.

It’s very difficult to fail at anything if you have a clear target that you reinforce daily, you take action every day, and you don't give up. Even if it's just dumb-luck, you're going to find something sooner or later that meets your criteria. The only way to fail is to settle for less.

Set a goal. Stay busy. Leverage every person and resource you can think of. You'll be employed in that great job soon!

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