What are the worthwhile risks to take in our career searches? Do we really have nothing to lose by taking a risk?

What are the worthwhile risks to take in our career searches? Do we really have nothing to lose by taking a risk?

In this job search there has been a theme that surrounds the concept of “I have nothing to lose by doing ______ in my search for new career opportunity”. Is that true?

Job seekers, I would like to know how you are proceeding in your searches, and employers, how do you perceive imagination landing at your office door? What are we doing that works for both roles in meeting and interviewing, and what doesn't?

I am a career seeker and have been so for more than a year. One thing that I am learning as part of this experience is that you have to consider things that you wouldn't have considered a few months ago.

What would you do to get noticed by that hiring manager? There are stories of sending someone a shoe with a resume in it to symbolize getting your foot in the door. Or sending a coffee cup with an invitation to meet. Personally, I sit about 15 feet from the office door of the HR manager at the organization where I volunteer and would like to work. How much can I do without becoming a pest rather than an opportunity? How do you get invited for that interview and get offered that job that you want - and can succeed at - without transitioning into a stalker?

Do we really have nothing to lose by going out on that limb? What have you done to find a job that might fall in the "I've got nothing to lose, so I'm going to be BOLD and really go for that job!" category.

We all know about resumes and cover letters. What are the worthwhile risks to take in our career searches?

Reducing risk and increasing the comfort level to our potential employers during our search for employment.

While browsing through blogs today (http://imagefoundry.blogspot.com/I saw this topic. "How can I lower the risk my customers feel when deciding whether or not to buy from me?"

What a relevant question!! It suggests several things that we need to consider and respond to in our own job search.

1. What items/circumstances about me would a potential employer consider to be a risk if they want to consider hiring me?
2. How can I mitigate that risk and make it more "comfortable" for the employer?
3. What will my response be if a potential employer addresses this risk with me?

Personally, I have been passed over for consideration because the company considered non-local resources to be a flight risk. What other situations have you considered, and what are your mitigation plans?