Comments on: Question: If a job seeker has no money, what can he GIVE? http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2010/02/04/question-if-a-job-seeker-has-no-money-what-can-he-give/ advocacy for the job seeker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:23:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Judi Lansky http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2010/02/04/question-if-a-job-seeker-has-no-money-what-can-he-give/comment-page-1/#comment-453297 Judi Lansky Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:45:59 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=3188#comment-453297 Good article. So there are several things a job seeker can offer: leads (especially if s/he is networking actively, contacts, support, suggestions re strategy, a listening ear and time to volunteer (where she might make new contacts or gain new skills) in addition to contributing. Good article. So there are several things a job seeker can offer: leads (especially if s/he is networking actively, contacts, support, suggestions re strategy, a listening ear and time to volunteer (where she might make new contacts or gain new skills) in addition to contributing.

]]> By: Martin Piraino http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2010/02/04/question-if-a-job-seeker-has-no-money-what-can-he-give/comment-page-1/#comment-453075 Martin Piraino Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:31:06 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=3188#comment-453075 Great advice, I've regularly been attending at least 3 network meetings a week lately and went through an entire week last week of workshops through the local workforce connection office. I knew of openings at one of my previous employers in marketing and sales and even a couple in operations, and since I was still connected to people at that company I could offer a contact at the company to talk with. I did not burn bridges when I left my position, and the people I kept in touch with have been open to talking, and meeting others. I've even facilitated small weekly meetings of job seekers (4-7) so we can pool and share those types of resources, and keep each other focused and moving forward in our job search. I've also found other professionals that can offer resume reviews and would even do mock interviews if asked. While it "won't pay the bills" I've also taken to volunteering for a non-profit organization which is another networking opportunity in itself, and offering my expertise so people get to know the type of skills and experience I have and can offer an organization. -Martin Great advice, I’ve regularly been attending at least 3 network meetings a week lately and went through an entire week last week of workshops through the local workforce connection office.

I knew of openings at one of my previous employers in marketing and sales and even a couple in operations, and since I was still connected to people at that company I could offer a contact at the company to talk with. I did not burn bridges when I left my position, and the people I kept in touch with have been open to talking, and meeting others.

I’ve even facilitated small weekly meetings of job seekers (4-7) so we can pool and share those types of resources, and keep each other focused and moving forward in our job search.

I’ve also found other professionals that can offer resume reviews and would even do mock interviews if asked.

While it “won’t pay the bills” I’ve also taken to volunteering for a non-profit organization which is another networking opportunity in itself, and offering my expertise so people get to know the type of skills and experience I have and can offer an organization.

-Martin

]]> By: Tim Tucker http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2010/02/04/question-if-a-job-seeker-has-no-money-what-can-he-give/comment-page-1/#comment-452427 Tim Tucker Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:05:41 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=3188#comment-452427 I can't agree more. We all know someone who can help others around us. Pay it forward! -Tim I can’t agree more. We all know someone who can help others around us. Pay it forward!
-Tim

]]> By: What can you do? « Martin McDonald http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2010/02/04/question-if-a-job-seeker-has-no-money-what-can-he-give/comment-page-1/#comment-452319 What can you do? « Martin McDonald Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:54:30 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=3188#comment-452319 [...] Question: If a job seeker has no money, what can he GIVE? [...] [...] Question: If a job seeker has no money, what can he GIVE? [...]

]]> By: Mike Palmquist http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2010/02/04/question-if-a-job-seeker-has-no-money-what-can-he-give/comment-page-1/#comment-452250 Mike Palmquist Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:37:51 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=3188#comment-452250 This is great info. I have been looking for a year now and the thought of buying lunch is painful to stomach especially when I can't afford my 4 kids lunch. If necessary I will try to set up meetings at a coffee shop since a cup of coffee is cheaper than lunch. I totally agree with your networking advice. I will go out of my way to offer anything of use to others. I do this because it makes me feel good not because I want something in return. This is great info. I have been looking for a year now and the thought of buying lunch is painful to stomach especially when I can’t afford my 4 kids lunch. If necessary I will try to set up meetings at a coffee shop since a cup of coffee is cheaper than lunch.

I totally agree with your networking advice. I will go out of my way to offer anything of use to others. I do this because it makes me feel good not because I want something in return.

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