GEN-ers, we had a good meeting last night and wanted to recap the info you heard, so please read on.
* If you have a resume to send to Debbie Wolfe, a recruiter/area manager at Elwood Staffing, please email it to debbie.wolfe@elwoodstaffing.com
* Be sure to check out the job search sites that were discussed, which are:
www.indeed.com
and
www.snagajob.com
* Here's the helpful article written by a career coach at Innovative Outsourcing, Kimberly Carbia:
Innovative Outsourcing’s Job Candidate Blog September 10, 2010
How to Get Out of the Unemployment Wilderness
Most job seekers are in crisis mode when they are unexpectedly laid off and rightfully so. They are emotionally overwhelmed and are not capable of designing an effective job search plan that will produce results fast. There is a natural grieving process that must take place when a layoff occurs, but grieving for anything can only last so long. After about a week, it’s time to get yourself out of bed, shave your layoff beard, and focus on moving forward. It is time to organize your job search so that you will spend less time wandering through the unemployment wilderness and more time focusing on your future!
I met a man a while back that shared with me his strategy for looking for a job. He said he would wake up early every morning, get his coffee, and go straight to the computer. Then he would spend the next three hours perusing the job boards to see if there was anything new he could apply for. By noon he had exhausted all the websites he knew to use so his job search was virtually over for the day. He told me by the end of each week he was so discouraged that he did not even have the energy to search on Fridays. I had to tell this gentleman as nicely as I knew how that his job hunting strategy was very flawed. He did not have an organized method for job searching and he was using only the internet to search for a job. These common mistakes caused him to wander aimlessly in his job search for months which triggered a deep depression that ultimately affected his whole family.
Those looking for work don’t understand that looking for a job is a full-time job. Maybe this analogy will help you. Look at yourself as a project manager – finding a fulfilling job is your current project. To organize your thoughts and your search you need to develop a list of questions that will bring focus and organization to your search. Here are a few questions I have used in the past for myself. Each question will possibly bring new questions to mind, but will ultimately lead you to your goal – a fulfilling job.
What kind of work/career are you looking for?
Have you prayed to God and specifically asked for His wisdom during your search process?
When are you able to work? (1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift jobs)
Are you looking to change careers? Will it be necessary to take a class or pursue additional training to get you up to speed?
What types of organizations/industries interest you?
Do you have a target list of companies? Have you shared your target list with people around you? Do you know anyone that works in any of these organizations or does anyone you know – know an “insider” at any of these companies?
Where do you want to work (geographically)?
What size organization are you targeting?
Do you know any hiring authorities, recruiters or decision makers that could assist you with job hunting advice?
Do you have a close friend, family member, or job support group that can hold you accountable for time management? (This one can be difficult, but I know it is very important.)
Once you define what you want for your next job/career you have the focus for your project. You don’t want just a job. You want the best job you can get. If you don’t have a defined project goal you will be shooting in the dark. There is nothing wrong with using the internet as a job search tool, but there is so much more to the job search process than just using the internet. Networking and researching companies are critical to the job search process as well. In my opinion, job seekers that only use the internet when job hunting are waiting and hoping someone will come and find them.
The people that find jobs fast are the ones that are determined, aggressive, and organized in their job search approach. They are pounding the pavement and the internet looking for leads and jobs. Quitting their search early in the day is not an option for them, even when things look bleak! Don’t spend any more time wandering in the unemployment wilderness. Get yourself organized and focused today, and you will see results much faster. If you need assistance getting started I offer one-on-one coaching at very affordable rates. For more information email me at kcarbia@innovative-outsourcing.com.
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