For several weeks I have been a contributor and reader of a social network question concerning "discrimination in the work place." Everyone knows or has been or knows someone who has been discriminated against.
It is a fact of life in today's world. "But not being able to work," for months and in some cases over a year is troubling and discouraging. Many posts to the question were answered with. "I've sent out XXX resumes, I've had XX interviews and still no job."
All I can say is "wow" and maybe the changing work environment has eliminated or dramatically reduced the number of people needed to function in the particular area of expertise.
In responding to the question someone mentioned, "I've sent out over two hundred resumes." While I commend the tenacity of the individual, something is fundamentally wrong! And to add more fuel to the fire, the respondent indicated, "he could not find a job, any job."
I mentioned in a previous blog, I've been downsized. I had a background that someone liked and was employed almost immediately. But in that interim period, besides my targeted job-search, I began contingency planning.
Some areas to find work were:
- Substitute teaching positions in a school system. (Degree required?)
- Personal Shoppers.
- Transportation of seniors
- Delivery drivers for car dealers. (I literally know of a Mechanical Engineer who lost his job two years ago and delivers cars across the Mid-West. Eight to nine hour days, all expenses paid, see the middle of the country, and get paid.)
- I can go on and on.
Don't just sit back and say, "I can't find a job." Be creative and be pro-active.
Jobs are not going to seek you out; You need to seek jobs out in today's market. While you are looking for a job, find something to give your life meaning.
I have to think that everyone reading this note has an expertise. I don't know what it is, but everyone has solid knowledge on at least one topic. If you've done something for ten-plus years, you know it. Maybe it's a hobby. Or doing electrical work around the house, or painting. Or selling ski's, or golf clubs. Something
Go to a home center or your local hardware store and show you expertise. You certainly know more than the 18 year old who didn't know anything when starting.
Be creative and be motivated. Come on!
You need to become involved and once involved, you need to network with everyone and anyone. Being pro-active takes talent, skill, understanding, insight, and networking. If you have sent out numerous resumes and if you're job hunt has not been successful, this is a reason to seek professional review and plan to establish a new, and temporary, personal foundation.
Call (248) 630 - 5555 or visit www.careers-in-transition.com for further information.
Jim Carlson
Senior Consultant
Careers-In-Transition
(248) 630 - 5555
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