<p>Rockin advice. Been through a few job searches myself and this is good advice.</p>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Jun 15, 2012 11:49 AM, "Leam Hall" <<a href="mailto:leamhall@gmail.com">leamhall@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
Here are the top things I do during a job search. Since I've talked to a<br>
lot of folks who are searching for jobs it seemed helpful to share my<br>
top tips.<br>
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If two of you read my blog post it will probably double my audience.<br>
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<a href="http://leamhall.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://leamhall.blogspot.com/</a><br>
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Otherwise you can read it, sans links, below. Honestly, the links are<br>
pretty good though.<br>
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If you get this via BCC then you're one of the people I'm talking about.<br>
Thank you very much. Someone please read this to Marco and Matilda; I<br>
don't yet type "dog".<br>
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Leam<br>
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When I job search I take my own advice. I'm currently trying to change<br>
jobs, careers, and locations. Oddly enough I was accused of calling<br>
someone a "Welfare b****" when I gave this advice. The individual seemed<br>
to think her age and experience was beyond these recommendations. That I<br>
am older and have more experience didn't seem to change her mind.<br>
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Also know that I learn from books much better than webinars, seminars,<br>
or any talking head I've ever met. There are some really good speakers<br>
and videos available but for me they are introductions until I can find<br>
the book.<br>
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That said, here is the advice I am currently following.<br>
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1. Integrate "The 7 Habits for Highly Effective People" by Stephen<br>
Covey. You must begin with the end in mind.<br>
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2. Some recent version of "What color is your parachute" by Richard<br>
Bolles. Look at transferable skills vice being stuck in a rut.<br>
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3. Prayer and Introspection. God does talk when I shut up and listen.<br>
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4. Find supporting, positive, people. I have a list of friends and<br>
former co-workers I can turn to for encouragement when the job search<br>
wears me out.<br>
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5. Recommend people on LinkedIn, and don't be too shy about asking for<br>
recommendations. Sometimes I get really down and reread what folks have<br>
said about the positive difference I have made.<br>
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6. Have a life. Some hobby or other distraction. Skim the book "Flow" at<br>
the bookstore. It's a pretty good book but the short version is that we<br>
are most joyful when we are doing something fun that stretches us just a<br>
bit. Buy the book if you have the spare $$.<br>
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7. Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters web site. I'm not totally sold on<br>
it but they do have some good ideas. Free CD download too. The book<br>
version is "Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters" and I have that too.<br>
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8. Help others out. This is one idea from GM4JH. Skip the networking<br>
party and write a tutorial or some code that solves a problem. Share<br>
said tutorial or code.<br>
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9. Once you have your web presence/portfolio/resume on line, go read<br>
blogs on topics you are passionate about. Add constructive comments.<br>
"Way cool!" does not count. Something like "This works well with the<br>
Aqueduct Project. Thanks So and So for your thoughts. Have you tried<br>
this with XYZ?" Make sure your web self is positive, professional, and<br>
helpful.<br>
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10. If you're a geek, read "The Personal MBA" by Josh Kauffman. He<br>
really makes business make sense and explains the concepts needed to get<br>
your geek ideas accepted as good business practice. Buy this book since<br>
Josh has had some personal setbacks due to wildfires out west.<br>
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Bonus Tip: Avoid processed sugar. Depression often accompanies job<br>
searches and processed sugar makes the depression worse.<br>
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Double Bonus Tip: Accept being loved. Job searches can really make you<br>
doubt your value and beat the heck out of your self-image. A supportive<br>
spouse and a faithful dog (or two) can keep your heart healthy<br>
physically and euphemistically.<br>
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