Are You Looking For a Job Backwards?

Excellent thoughts

The point about many people's job search being a like a lottery is so true. You'll see many people talk about how 60-80% of hirings are through a personal connection. In this economy networking is going to be key if you want to get ahead in your job search. Also so many job seekers don't have a good plan for how to approach a job search and where to spend their time wisely. Hopefully more people will read this and start approaching their job search in a more organized and forward fashion.

Dan

http://www.CardboardResume.com

Dan of TX @ Jun 08, 2009 11:50:29 AM

Job Backwards

In response to Skeptical of WA, I can give numerous examples of how getting a job depends more on networking than on superfluous stuff like perfect resumes. Most of these are from my own career. Almost all the resume preparation, Internet blasting etc has been fruitless for me, but the most frustrating waste of my time has been answering job ads to a PO Box. I won't do this any more, and advise my participants in our Placement Program at Goodwill's Career Training Center, to ignore them - there is no benefit to the job seeker and no way of knowing if these things are legitimate or solicitations by scammers. Any reputable news medium wouldn't allow these advertisements.

Cynical of GA of GA @ Jun 05, 2009 14:54:04 PM

Good advice

Face time is all important. Networking is certainly a way to do this when you're not getting called in for interviews. Volunteering is one way to do this.

Larry

http://www.damnineedajob.com

Larry of KY @ Jun 05, 2009 10:43:57 AM