Comments on: Job Search Advice From Job Search Experts

By: Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:20:23 +0000

So much advice, so many people in need. First action any job seeker can do is join all the appropriate Alumni Groups they can…even on social networking sites.

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career advice — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:25:34 +0000

Its all about networking. Join your local chamber of commerce. Interact with people in your industry. The more influential people you know in your industry the better your chances of landing a better gig.

By: Jay Hofmeister Managing Partner

Jay Hofmeister Managing Partner — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:06:38 +0000

Great post, these are tough times for candidates caught off guard by company downsizing. Candidates need to be active and aggressive in the job search. Stay positive, network, network, network, and create a plan of action to get back to work in 90 days or less. One word of caution be careful of job boards and don’t work with a bunch of recruiters who have very little experience.

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By: Peter M

Peter M — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:44:08 +0000

I do have one question about the comment in Lindsey’s response. Are the figures still accurate? and applicable. I know networking is always a good way to go but with the fallout of the last week and year in financial services. I don’t know if the numbers are still relevant.

Not to go too much to the dark side but I’m a little weary of using sources and stats and possibly articles that might be dated as quickly as they appear. One problem is the bottom still hasn’t hit yet.

One area that is important trying to keep mental health and getting support.

Peter

By: Peter M

Peter M — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:28:49 +0000

Hi Jason,

I think one other point hinted at but not really named is using a career portfolio.

http://careerservices.uvic.ca/tutorials/career-portfolio.html
http://www.quintcareers.com/job_search_portfolio.html

It is a great tool to keep everything in a presentation format.

Peter

By: Liz Handlin

Liz Handlin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:03:45 +0000

Hi Jason,

Great post. Anita and Lindsey have great advice and Barbara’s comment is right on. The other suggestion I would make is to reach out for emotional support. Getting laid off is incredibly traumatic so make sure you get some help from whatever source works best for you: church, therapist, support group, or start going to job search networking groups. Just make sure you take care of your emotional health both for yourself and for the sake of your family as they too will be very stressed by the situation. And, if you don’t get your emotions under control you won’t interview as well when the time comes.

Thanks for including me in this post!

Liz

By: Sophie Lagacé

Sophie Lagacé — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:17:31 +0000

Keep copies of your bookmarks, address book, training certificates, and performance evaluation at home.

By: CMOE

CMOE — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:08:08 +0000

One thing that I have found very successful is to remember that you are always networking. The way you treat people now will be helpful in the future. You don’t always know when your company is going to downsize, or capsize for that matter. Keeping relationship strong and healthy with people outside your organization could be the life boat you need for the unexpected storm.

By: Kevin Donlin

Kevin Donlin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:31:25 +0000

Great stuff!

I would add that you should call the 10 most-connected people you know and ask them how they found their last 3 jobs — you get 30 proven job-search tips that way. And you’re networking at the same time.

Ask your Top 10 friends (and anyone else) this question: “What would you do if you were in my shoes?” It invests them in your success by turning on their brains right away, as opposed to “Where should I look?” or “Know anyone who’s hiring?” which usually cause people to shut down.

By: Barbara Safani

Barbara Safani — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:26:24 +0000

Round up copies of previous performance reviews and letters of recommendations. This information will prove invaluable as you begin to craft an updated resume for your search.