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Greetings!
Welcome to LifeWork Letter!
In this issue, our focus is on various aspects of
conducting a job search. In these times of
increasing anxiety about job security, rising
unemployment, and a tight job market, it is a good
idea to focus on polishing up your job
search skills.
And if
you want to experience an upbeat, toe-tapping
moment, be sure to check out the Delltones' musical
video - Get a Job! - highlighted below,
Look for more on this subject in a future newsletter
and in my blog.
On Wednesday, April 15, I will be giving a workshop
on entrepreneurial readiness for The Enterprise
Center in Salem, MA. Titled
From Unemployment to
Entrepreneurship,
this workshop is designed specifically for those who
are currently unemployed and are exploring
entrepreneurship as an option. If you live locally, and
are exploring entrepreneurship (or know someone
who is), be sure to read the
announcement below about this free
workshop.
As always, you are invited to visit our Life
Coaching Blog for the latest articles on life,
career, and business transitions and related topics.
You might have noticed that we did not
publish a
newsletter in February. However, you might want to
catch this blog article published in February: Valentines Day is NOT Just For
Lovers.
As I write this newsletter, on March 28th, it is Earth
Hour around the planet. To learn more about this
amazing grass roots global effort to stimulate the
climate change conversation, visit www.EarthHourUS.
org.
April is right around the corner. Spring is here is some
places, and is tantalizingly close in others. Be sure to
take time off from the concerns of this stressful time
and immerse yourself in the joys of a warming and
blossoming spring.
Happy Spring and Happy Job Hunting!
Connie
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The best way to appreciate your job is to
imagine yourself without one.
- Oscar Wilde
The man with the best job in the country is the
vice-president. All he has to do is get up every
morning and say, "How is the president?"
- Will Rogers
Ask yourself, "If all jobs paid $2 an hour, what
job would I want to do?" When you answer that
question, start doing it, even if you have to do it for free
at first.
- Greg Aldrik
I'm not after fame and success and fortune and
power. It's mostly [that I want] to have a good job and
have good friends; that's the good stuff in life.
- Drew Barrymore
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| Organizing Your Job Search |
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If you are unemployed and are serious about getting a
job, then it is important to organize your job search
efforts and manage your time well. Here are some
steps to consider:
- Organize your space. Have a designated
workspace with phone, computer, and a file drawer or
desktop filing system handy in a home office or other
quiet space where you will not be interrupted.
- Identify the type of job you are seeking. If
you already know what type of job you are seeking, you
may skip this step. If not, take time to figure this out
and get focused. This is a place where a Career
Coach or Job Counselor can really help.
- Organize and manage your time. Think of
your job search as a full-time job. Pretend you are
going to work, and use the same hours - including
commuting and overtime - that you used in your
previous job. Keep a detailed daily calendar, blocking
out time for the various aspects of the job search. Use
Monday mornings, Friday afternoons, evenings, and
weekends to do your computer research and resume
development. Use your Monday afternoons through
Friday mornings to make phone calls or to do
research, networking, or interviewing away from
home.
- Do your research. Research jobs,
industries, companies, salaries, training and
education, etc. in a variety of ways - online; in libraries
and in books, magazines, and newspapers;
networking, on-site visits, informational interviews,
word-of-mouth, etc. Visit Career Counseling
Centers.
- Prepare your resume(s). Begin with a
Master Resume and then customize to each job you
apply for. Consider using an online resume-builder
to help streamline the process.
- Contact and meet with recruiters or staffing
agencies, if appropriate to your field.
- Attend Job Fairs.
- Do a lot of networking. Contact family and
friends. Attend networking meetings for
the unemployed, such as WIND. Attend meetings of
trade associations in your field or local business
networking associations, such as the Chamber of
Commerce.
- Set up information interviews to learn
more about a specific field or company. Note that
information interviews are NOT job interviews. You are
there to learn about a field or a place, not to apply for a
job.
- Keep track of your progress. Make a list of
inquiries, phone calls, applications or resumes sent,
interviews, and so forth. Follow up with contacts
in a timely way.
Stay focused and on purpose during your work day.
Then go get some exercise, relax, and attend to the
other areas of your life. Remember to de-stress and to
keep your life in balance.
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| Job Search Series: Resumes - Part One |
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This article first appeared in Connie's Blog on March
9, 2009. A portion is excerpted below. To read the
complete article, click on the link below.
What IS the purpose of a resume?
Is it to get you a job? No.
Is it to give a potential employer a complete picture of
everything you've done or could do? No.
Is it to impress the reader with your creativity, your
fancy format, or your multiple and diverse talents?
No.
Then what IS it?
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| Job Search Series: Resumes - Part Two |
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This article first appeared in Connie's Blog on
March 27, 2009. A portion is excerpted below. To
read the complete article, click on the link below.
In today's tight job market, resumes are more
important than ever. Here are six TIPS to help you
prepare the most effective resume possible.
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| Job Search Series: Cover Letters |
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This article first appeared in Connie's Blog on January
16, 2009. A portion is excerpted below. To read the
complete article, click on the link below.
In the job search process, the cover letter often
plays a crucial role. Following are some of the key
functions of the cover letter:
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| Job Search Resources |
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Listed below are ten top-notch Web resources for
aiding you in your job search:
Good luck!
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| Just For Fun - The Delltones Singing "Get A Job" |
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It's nostalgia time (for those of us old enough to
remember the 1960's). Take a moment to kick back
with the 1960's Aussie group, the Delltones, as they
sing their hit song, Get a Job (Sha-na-
na-na-na....dip-dip-dip-dip....)
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| April Workshop: From Unemployment to Entrepreneurship |
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On April 15th, Connie will be presenting this workshop
at the Enterprise Center in Salem, MA.
From Unemployment to Entrepreneurship:
Is This the Right Path for You?
Are you out of work and wondering what to do next?
Are you exploring entrepreneurship as your next
career move? Whether you are considering becoming
a solo entrepreneur, an independent contractor, or the
owner of a small business, this introductory workshop
will provide some insights about what it takes to
become a successful entrepreneur. We will also
provide information about some of the many
resources available to start you on the path of
entrepreneurship.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Time: 9:30am - Noon
Place: The Enterprise Center at Salem State
College
121 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA
Fee: none
To register: Contact The Enterprise Center at
info@enterprisectr.org or call 978-542-7528.
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| About Our Monthly E-Newsletter |
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LifeWork Letter is a complimentary monthly
e-Newsletter from Connie Komack and LifeWork
Enterprises, with tips, quotes, and short articles
designed to enrich, empower, and forward the
growth of your life, career, or business.
Feel free to share this newsletter with others.
It is easy to do by clicking on the forward
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As always, I invite you to visit my blog site
and to read the articles on transition, change, and re-
designing your life that are posted there.
Thank you for reading my newsletter and/or blog
articles. Your readership is most appreciated and
valued. I hear from many of you each month, and I
always enjoy and benefit from your feedback. So
please keep it coming.
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