In case you hadn’t noticed the sadly neglected blog, I’ve kind of stepped away from the computer for over a week now. Well, less from the computer, more from my social networks and this blog.
I’m going to take a moment here, take off the professional happy face, and just be honest.
I’m on the verge of [...]
Posts Tagged ‘unemployment’
Unplugged
Posted in job search, unemployment, tagged advice, job search, layoff, unemployment on October 5, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Riding the waves of unemployment
Posted in job search, unemployment, tagged interviews, job search, layoff, surfing, unemployment on September 16, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I have heard many similes and metaphors for unemployment, interviews and the job search in general. Interviews are like dates or job searching after a layoff is like dating after divorce. I agree with these sentiments wholeheartedly and wanted to share my own.
For me, the job hunt is like surfing.
Stay with me here for a minute, [...]
Two Way Street
Posted in job search, unemployment, tagged interviews, job search, resume, unemployment on August 7, 2009 | 4 Comments »
My last post was quite a vent, so I don’t want this post to come off that way. However, there is something I need to address.
The employment process is a two way street. There are employers and employees and if we don’t all do our part, the process will fall apart. In an economy with [...]
You say ‘fiesty’ I say ‘ridiculous’
Posted in PR, job search, unemployment, tagged job search, Public Relations, Twitter, unemployment on August 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I opened up TweetDeck about an hour ago and unexpectedly became very angry.
I’m not easily angered and I’m definitely not one to express any anger here on my blog. I’ve read too many horror stories about the consequences of blogs that are a bit too candid. But, let’s just be blunt… I’m incredibly annoyed.
The back story…
There is a girl, [...]
The Weight of the Wait
Posted in job search, unemployment, tagged advice, interviews, job search, unemployment on July 28, 2009 | 8 Comments »
Sorry it’s been so long since my last update… I’ve been busy holding my breath.
Unemployment is a waiting game. You wait for the right positions to open up so that you can apply. You wait to hear back after you apply, crossing your fingers for an interview. You wait after the interview (the worst of [...]
Finding My Passion
Posted in AuburnUniversity, Communication, unemployment, tagged Auburn University, Communication, grammar, Public Relations, students, unemployment on July 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of the benefits of unemployment (yes, I admit, there are some perks!) has been the time to think, reflect and realize. When you take a step back from your job (or you’re pushed back from it) you can focus more on your field in a broader sense.
During college I changed majors several times. I [...]
Resumes Wrapped in a Shoebox
Posted in Web2.0, job search, unemployment, tagged Communication, layoff, Twitter, unemployment, Web2.0 on June 10, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I started to feel like my blog was focusing too much on the job hunt and not enough on communication and marketing. Then I realized, job hunting is communication and marketing. You are marketing yourself to potential employers. You look at who your audience is and figure out the best way to communicate with them and appeal to [...]
The Resume
Posted in job search, unemployment, tagged advice, Communication, students, unemployment on June 3, 2009 | 2 Comments »
A resume is one of the most important tools of the job search. If you take the time to look, you will find loads of information from dozens of different sources. There are recruiters, career coaches and counselors, professors, professionals, bloggers and more all trying to tell you how to write your resume.
As a member [...]
