Job-Hunting, What's Working & What's Not?

So, bottom line, a lot of good people are out of work, and I believe that too many of them don't know the best way to get a job, so the process takes longer than it needs to. I would like to see a resource where people share stories and learn from each other and get good at job-hunting.

Dave Kaiser

www.BigAndBoldCoaching.com

www.DarkMatterConsulting.com

Tags: Job, career, economy, work

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Permalink Reply by Dave on February 5, 2010 at 9:06am: My personal belief is that sending resumes to job boards and to company HR sites is a waste of time. I think it is much more useful to set up coffee and lunch with friends, explain what you are looking for, specifically, and ask for help in making introductions ar organizations you want to work for. I find that being specific helps to "cut through the noise," and "keeping your options open" is counterproductive because you fail to be memorable and you are asking your friend to figure out where you would be a fit, rather than telling him or her directly. My 2 cents.

Dave Kaiser
www.BigAndBoldCoaching.com
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Permalink Reply by Whitney Allen on February 5, 2010 at 4:16pm: Dave, let me know what you find out. I think this would be an interesting segment on "Weekends With Whitney" email me at wallen@evanstononline.com; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Whitney Allen on February 10, 2010 at 3:44pm: Dave!!! I got your email and want to set something up! Send me a message with your number!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Dave on February 10, 2010 at 3:49pm: 773.454.7606; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Andrew Delveaux on February 10, 2010 at 9:53pm: Whitney... Are you not thinking about Evanston Today LIVE??; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by marion bowen on March 4, 2010 at 10:19am: "I would like to see a resource where people share stories and learn from each other and get good a job-hunting."
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