| Topic Name: |
HELP! I need a JOB |
| Message Name: |
Stop applying for jobs this instant |
| Date Posted: |
10/27/2004 |
| In Reply To: |
I just recently graduated from college (May '04) and I am still unemployed! I have been temping for a little over a month but I have applied to a great number of jobs and still nothing permanent has come about. I don't want to be temping forever. I am still applying for postions while temping and the temp agencies have told me they would assist with finding temp-permanent positions but they haven't come up with anything and I still haven't found anything I like and I get stuck answering phones for places that don't pay enough! I know the economy is bad but I don't want to work somewhere that I hate and makes my college degree a waste of money. I apply to tons of companies and organizations but never hear back from them despite the fact that I have alot of good/ various work experience. Any advice? |
| Message: |
RoxQ,
1) You need to start networking and stop applying for jobs.
2) You need to be clear on the type of work and the place where you want to do the work.
3) Be professionally shameless and fearless. Knock on doors. Ask your 3rd cousin twice removed's father-in-law for advice and introductions.
4) Introductions to people who can help you figure out or find what you want.
Build a network now, maintain and develop it. It is the most important asset that you will ever invest your time into.
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