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ADR TRUMP CARD (GUESTBLOG):
Job
Hunting in the Thick of Unemployment
www.mypersonalbest.biz
by Teri Johnson, Business Coach
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(Edited by
Fey Ugokwe, J.D., Founder/Editor-in-Chief)
If
you currently find yourself unemployed and foraging for employment in
this
unstable economy, now is time to exercise your creativity and
innovative
thinking, and to maintain your sense of balance and well-being. Here
are three
quick tips to assist you with those ideals during the hunt:
1.
Believe That There are
Other Opportunities Out There.
Search for
industries where future growth is anticipated, or where you may be able
to
create unique self-employment, like the green, i.e., environmental
industry.
Also, look for sectors where the changing economy has
seemingly had less
widespread impact, like local, state, or Federal government, and health
care.
Make a list of transferable skills, and see how they might be
applied to
an open position in one of these or other arenas. Just because you have
always
worked as a realtor in a real estate firm, e.g., doesn’t mean that’s
where and
how your next opportunity awaits--whatever skills you used there can
usually be
transferred to other industries and positions;
2.
Take Excellent Care of Yourself. Money
and employment
concerns can be very stressful, and when we are stressed we typically
don’t
access our best thinking, or put forward our best appearance. Remember
that,
specifically, others can often sense stress in our
energy or demeanor,
or see it via a
lacklustre first
impression. So while you are job hunting, try to, a) take
care of your
physical well-being through recommended exercise, a healthy diet, and
an
appropriate sleep regimen; and, b) schedule
a
half hour of pleasure time with a friend or pet, to help you unwind and
de-stress. Then, when you finally do secure an interview, you’ll look
and feel
refreshed--and will also hopefully exude the vibes to your
interviewer(s) that
you are ready to take on their new challenge; and,
3.
Nurture Your Relationships. Remember that
opportunities
involve people.
Try to foster or expand healthy, robust relationships with
current or
former classmates, colleagues, others that you genuinely like, etc.,
during
your job hunt. Aim for, specifically, reconnecting with at least one
quality
contact per day. There are a variety of ways to accomplish this, such
as through
in-person networking (e.g., scheduling luncheons, attending industry or
alumni
events, etc.) and/or online, via social networking (e.g., via standard
social
networking sites, alumni websites, etc.). Remember that some
desirable
positions are not advertised/not initially advertised to the public, so
such
locating and securing such inside connections could well be your path
to a new
job. Once you have landed a new position, try to give generously in
return--by being
the person who introduces others to resources. Learn to say, “What are
you
working on these days?” and listen for ways you can help!
The information contained in this
article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to convey
advice or counseling, or to create a client relationship. Further, the
information contained in this article is solely intended to convey the
opinions of the author. Each state and/or locality may have
specific guidelines and/or laws governning the above subject matter(s).
Be advised to consult a relevant professional for guidance
regarding the guidelines and/or laws regarding the subject matter(s) in
your state and/or locality.
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