Comments on: Blue Collar Job Search – Job Seeker Newsletter http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2010/06/03/blue-collar-job-search-%e2%80%93-job-seeker-newsletter/ advocacy for the job seeker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:23:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Blue Collar Job Search (Follow-up from presentation today) | JibberJobber Blog http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2010/06/03/blue-collar-job-search-%e2%80%93-job-seeker-newsletter/comment-page-1/#comment-631305 Blue Collar Job Search (Follow-up from presentation today) | JibberJobber Blog Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:32:59 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=3481#comment-631305 [...] Blue Collar Job Search – Job Seeker Newsletter (6/3/10) [...] [...] Blue Collar Job Search – Job Seeker Newsletter (6/3/10) [...]

]]> By: Julie Walraven | Resume Services http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2010/06/03/blue-collar-job-search-%e2%80%93-job-seeker-newsletter/comment-page-1/#comment-521135 Julie Walraven | Resume Services Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:53:56 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=3481#comment-521135 Depends on the delivery method, if this is a more personalized e-mail newsletter not a mass mail like a Constant Contact version, then you could hand send it to the group with a short e-mail message at the top of the actual newsletter: "I just thought you might like to know what I am doing with my job search. I really enjoyed our coffee chat last week. Thank you so much for sharing your time..." This becomes more difficult if you have a large group you are working with but just like I would never advise a mass mailing of a resume, a personalized job search means that the job seeker can use business-like tools but should use them in a personalized, customized manner. Depends on the delivery method, if this is a more personalized e-mail newsletter not a mass mail like a Constant Contact version, then you could hand send it to the group with a short e-mail message at the top of the actual newsletter: “I just thought you might like to know what I am doing with my job search. I really enjoyed our coffee chat last week. Thank you so much for sharing your time…”

This becomes more difficult if you have a large group you are working with but just like I would never advise a mass mailing of a resume, a personalized job search means that the job seeker can use business-like tools but should use them in a personalized, customized manner.

]]> By: Jason Alba http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2010/06/03/blue-collar-job-search-%e2%80%93-job-seeker-newsletter/comment-page-1/#comment-521130 Jason Alba Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:39:53 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=3481#comment-521130 I agree - what do you suggest to make it more personal? Also, one issue with adding more stuff is some people will tend to make it longer, which to me means it won't be read (but I'm sure you can make it more personal and still keep it short)... suggestions? I agree – what do you suggest to make it more personal? Also, one issue with adding more stuff is some people will tend to make it longer, which to me means it won’t be read (but I’m sure you can make it more personal and still keep it short)… suggestions?

]]> By: Julie Walraven | Resume Services http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2010/06/03/blue-collar-job-search-%e2%80%93-job-seeker-newsletter/comment-page-1/#comment-521128 Julie Walraven | Resume Services Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:30:32 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=3481#comment-521128 Great Idea, Jason! I think there is merit to this approach although I would also somehow create a personal touch to the circle of friends because to keep the group involved they need to feel needed. I like the idea of the job seeker updates but I would like that to be more personal than the type you see businesses create for their customers and clients because you are actually hoping that the reader will be personally involved with your client. These are the kinds of actions that are hardest for job seekers who like to hide behind submitting to job boards or other online applications or just drop resumes off blindly. A targeted job search means bringing everyone on board who can help you cut the search short and communicate regularly making them feel special. Great Idea, Jason! I think there is merit to this approach although I would also somehow create a personal touch to the circle of friends because to keep the group involved they need to feel needed. I like the idea of the job seeker updates but I would like that to be more personal than the type you see businesses create for their customers and clients because you are actually hoping that the reader will be personally involved with your client. These are the kinds of actions that are hardest for job seekers who like to hide behind submitting to job boards or other online applications or just drop resumes off blindly. A targeted job search means bringing everyone on board who can help you cut the search short and communicate regularly making them feel special.

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