Part of the series "Building Your Happiest and Best Career"Photo: iStockThis past year, I’ve had countless discussions with midlife colleagues, clients, family and friends about the job search process today. And they actually resist – both physically and mentally – what needs to be done to secure a rewarding, lucrative position in today’s employment landscape. Here’s a quick rundown on 6 critical job search steps you must engage in if you want to land great work as quickly and effectively as possible:#1: Network extensively, and do it in the right “room”Many midlife professionals have been at the same job for years, and haven’t done any networking at all. What has to happen here is shifting your mindset and approach to expand your network far beyond the few people you know today. Your network needs to include higher-level mentors, sponsors, advocates and movers and shakers in the field who can open doors for you.

Source: Forbes March 17, 2018 18:56 UTC