Tuesday, September 19, 2006

People Search Tip #2 - Preparation is Key

Oftentimes, what happens is we hear a song, read the news or see some old photos and we are immediately drawn to find that person whom we have not been in contact with for the LONGEST time. And although finding the right online service provider figures a lot in making your search successful, it would save a lot of time if you sat down for a few minutes and made a 'list of possibilities'.

First, write the full name of the person you are looking for and his or her last known address. Consider that this person may now be married and may have a different last name (if your friend is female). Consider too that this person may have moved so think about the places that your friend may have mentioned that he/she wanted to move to.

Make a list too of any previous email address or phone number that you still have of your friend. Hey, every little bit helps!

Last but not the least, list down what you would do if you indeed find your friend. Many make a search and leave it at that. For me, why bother if you're not going to do anything about it?

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