Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Actively Seeking Employment?
A friend once told me, "Weiss, if you are really looking for a job, you should be spending 40 hours a week working on it". That did not make sense to me at the time. Why should I spend 40 hours a week doing something when I don't have a job? That's not fun. I would wake up at 10 or 11 every day. I would probably watch Sports Center more than once, and before I knew it, I was ready to start my day just as companies were closing. Especially while unemployed, you must spend 40 hours a week seeking employment. Searching job boards online a few minutes a day is alright, but most jobs posted on there are not legitimate. Visit your local library. Check out the Dalton's Industrial Guide and look up various companies in the area. Make sure your resume is ready to go. Check out what local networking events are going on. A lot of human resources organizations have free events for those that are in transition. Reflect on what aspects you liked about your job and what you see yourself doing. Remember the longer you go between jobs, the less desirable you become to an employer. If you are having trouble seeking employment, or don't know what it is that you want to do, register with your local staffing company.
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This is fantastically written and extremely insightful. thank you Mr. Weiss for your help.
The fact is looking for a job especially when you don't have one is a job and should be treated as such. It's always been suggested that you start your search at 8:00 or 8:30am as if you were starting your workday. You may want to start with some on-line searches to give companies a chance to open and settle before your arrival. Try to plan your time and visits the day before so you start with a direction. It's fine to end around 4:00 or 4:30 so that you can summarize the day organize your new contacts and plan the next day. Using this kind of plan will land you a desired position in no time. This is a great topic Mr Weiss and just my two cents as a current recruiter. Good Luck!
BeLinda
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