Posted by Deneb on April 1, 2013, at 1:16:09
In reply to Re: I have to get a better job, can anyone help?, posted by alexandra_k on April 1, 2013, at 1:04:44
Thanks Alex!
That was fast lol.
I think getting into the habit of applying all the time by default will help a lot. I've fallen into the trap of just staying where I am because it's bearable for the moment.
I'm wondering whether or not I should use my new people skills to also just do some cold calling and informal informational interviewers with higher up employees. I need to be more proactive about things. It's really tough to get a job now. It's a lot about networking now. I think I need to do that.
> apply apply apply!
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> i found something on a university website about putting 10 hours per week into looking for work. i don't know what the website databases are that are relevant for your geographical location but start putting in an hour or two every day or every second day...
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> to start with applications will take a while. eventually you will have different versions for different things and they won't take too much tweaking to send out another one.
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> i think part of the key is to get into the spirit of applying... just enough time into each one to get you some interviews... it is a time consuming business. don't get overly attached to any one.
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> one thing i'm learning is that often you won't get NOT because you couldn't do it competently, but they had another applicant who fit better. so... it really isn't personal. especially once you realize that half of the jobs you apply for you probably don't really want anyway...
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> if you get the applications out there then one of them will come through for you eventually. but it helps to MAKE it happen rather than sitting back and waiting for stuff to fall in your lap (sometimes life works like that but mostly not)
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