When you’ve just started the job hunt either your first, or in-transition, it can be tempting to immediately get to blasting out resumes and hitting “apply” to a bunch of online listings. Do not miss out on a key part of the job search—getting ready.

You benefit from getting a few things in place before you start sending applications out.

Think of these keys and do at the very start of your job search.

Do a little work on your online reputation to be up to hiring managers’ par.
Optimize what you are asking for (looking for), for moving in right direction…