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Is this you? I'm just too busy in my current job to look for a new one. I work in a very specialised area, and no one is advertising the kinds of job I want. How am I going to find a new post? I'm applying for dozens of jobs, but getting very few interviews. There are so many good opportunities out there - how do I choose between them all? Targeting the right job Invest some time in defining the role you want. Look at: responsibilities and type of work development opportunities location salary, benefits and other rewards organisational culture. 10 Choosing a Winning Strategy Consider whether you could develop your career through temporary or locum posts. You may have always looked for permanent roles in the past, but in today's job market many excellent senior jobs are now offered as fixed term contracts. Working as a contractor will enable you to: greatly widen your professional experience increase your marketability and independence increase your earnings - often dramatically. If you are uncertain about what kind of role you want, invest in a session with a career consultant. Their services are not cheap, but your career decisions are among the most important that you will ever make. The fees could well be recouped instantly if the consultant helps you win the right job or contract. Targeting the right company It is important to consider what kind of organisational culture will best suit your working style. Choose to work within companies where you can flourish. formal v informal fast moving v traditional and unchanging secure v risky and exciting 11 High Powered CVs family friendly v long working hours European, American or Asian. Define any other points that are important for you. For example, you may want to work for a company that will pay for your MBA, or you may want exposure to international business, or you may feel strongly about the ethics of the companies that you work for. Your personal circumstances will determine how choosy you can afford to be! Don't just consider roles in large corporations. Smaller companies can offer more excitement and challenge, and give you a role that makes you more marketable when you look for your next post.