Lakeland Community College Career Coach

Welcome

You have taken the first important step for your future success. You have chosen the statement:

"I Am Out of Work and Need a Job Right Away."

Unless your job has been sent out of the country, you are probably hoping to find the same kind of job, and to do this ASAP!

If you've been unemployed for a week or less, you're no doubt still reeling. Or, if you've been out a year or more, you're probably wondering: "Is there an end to this dark tunnel?"

Always remember, your next job is just around the corner. Now, if you only knew how far down the block it was! A few tips:

If you've submitted numerous resumes and have gone three months or more without so much as a nibble of interest, you might want to take another look at your resume. In the very least, ask two or three astute friends to critique it for you. Tell them to be frank.

Remember, like so many other areas of life, a balanced approach is best. Responding to ads and surfing job boards is fine. But don't forget to add a heavy dose of networking with live people and other proactive techniques.


CareerCoach says

Career Coach Says

"A nationally based outplacement firm determined that successful job seekers spent an average of 25 hours per week on their job search. If you can put in more hours, fine.

But because a job search requires skills you are not accustomed to using (e.g. cold calling), you might find that you've worked a full week in 25 hours.

Set aside time to recharge your batteries."


Let's go to to the next page to begin a five-step process that will help you to hone your job search skills.


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