Dear Geoffrey
Here I am in my new position. I thought I might offer some insight for your new clients.
| I didn’t realize how much the job search depends on networking as opposed to simply applying through newspaper or magazine ads. |
It was worthwhile to learn the tiny details that made networking effective. Don’t be afraid to devote time to reading up on job search, and interview questions. Use the 4MinutesToTheJob material and go to the library.
The extensive work on the CV-Biography was important. The key was trying to be able to explain what I had done in the past – for myself and for the employer. I had much more experience than my most recent position indicated - experience in many other areas, such as teaching, and troubleshooting. Go
Above all, learn what you can with the 4MinutesToTheJob material and then BE YOURSELF. Assimilate the information and then use what makes you feel comfortable.
And, there’s a secret, if you are laid off. Look around, jump in and do some heavy volunteer work. It can be a tremendous boost to your morale. I would come home and feel great! And then I would make my phone calls. My morale would be up so the recipients of the calls were very positive to me. It all paid off.
I’m on a great team with great people and am delighted with being back at work.
Margaret Mac…
