Kellie –

 You have a great skill set and with a little help you can
market yourself effectively to land a position that suits you.  My background is in Human Resource Management
as well as in Career Coaching.

 First, you need a dynamite resume. Something that will grab
the reader’s attention and put you in pile A – those who are called for the interview. See our suggestions and
guidelines to develop a resume with impact. 
You need to get the reader’s attention within the first 20 seconds.  The most important part of your resume is the
first half of page one.  It determines
whether the hiring manager or recruiter will read on.

Simultaneously, you need to sit down and make a list of all
the people you might know with whom you could chat about opportunities in their
companies or other companies where they have contacts and friends.  95% of the clients I have coached landed the
opportunities and the leads through networking.

 Be selective where you post your resume. You need to be sure
you have an active LinkedIn account and sign up for job listings.  Many of the recruiters I know use LinkedIn to
attract candidates.  Join Human Resource
groups on LinkedIn.   While speaking of
social media, be careful what you post on Facebook and other social media page.
Many recruiters check social media to learn more about the candidate they are
interested in.

 Attend local SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management)
chapter meetings, network with fellow HR professionals.  In your networking, your message is that you
are exploring new opportunities, rather than mentioning that you need a job.  If you can afford to join the organization,
volunteer for a role that will provide you visibility. Check the Human Resource
Association sites for career opportunities as well the State and National SHRM
site.  Be sure to post your resume on
your college site where you are getting your MBA.  Also check their career site for
opportunities that might be posted by alumni or local organizations.

 Prepare a good Presentation Statement.  This is the message you will share whenever
someone asks you:  "Tell me about
yourself".  It should be 4-5 sentences and
should focus on your skill set and what sets you apart from others. It is
similar to the Summary of Qualifications that you have at the start of your
resume.

 It would be a good idea for you to review behavioral
interviewing questions and practice your answers in advance. It has been my
experience that we, HR folks, don’t always interview well. We have a tendency of
attempting to control the interview.

If you share what State you live in, some of our coaches
might be able to provide you with links to Human Resource Association in your State.

 I hope that these ideas are helpful to you and that you feel
confident about moving forward. 

 Margot