by Diane Strelekis - Whether you’re just starting out or deep in your career, navigating the job-search process these days is a daunting task. Layoffs are rising while candidate-screening software complicates getting your application in front of a hiring manager. Executive career coach Ed Samuel, founder of SamNova, Inc. shares five of his top ways to get the role that’s right for you, not just the role available right now.

One goal of the International Association of Business Communicators is to help communication professionals to find meaningful, satisfying employment in the communications field. That’s why IABC Philadelphia features this page on our website. We want to facilitate the connection between communication job seekers and employers in the greater Philadelphia area.

Applying for jobs on this page is free to members and non-members alike, and there are no strings attached. If you want to make it easier for us to spread the word about this service, help us to find future listings by mentioning IABC Philadelphia when you apply for one for the jobs on this page.

Posting jobs is also free. If you’re an employer and have a job to be included on our site, please contact us at [email protected]. You can also use this link to report if a posted job has been filled so that we can keep our listings up to date.

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Some job search tips

1. Create a target company list. Find out everything you can about the company and then customize your pitch for each one.

2. Network. Both online and face-to-face. Even in informal settings, think about how you can expand your network. Go out to lunch or dinner with friends/colleagues and strike up a conversation about your job search and your target companies. You’ll be surprised by the number of contacts your networks have.

3. You’ve made it to an interview – be prepared. Be ready to provide specific examples of the results you’ve achieved. Also, have questions ready to ask to make sure the organization is a good fit for you.

4. Follow-up. Whether it’s after an interview, lunch, or a new introduction, follow up with the person you met and thank the person who made the connection for you.