- Make looking for a job your job.
- Search classifieds on Craigslist and others and respond to the ads
- Make sure you write something specific in your cover letter to each individual job post.
- Make sure you follow the instructions for responding to that ad to a T.
- Follow up on responses, but don’t act desperate. Remember people want what they can’t have – balance this and make it seem (act) like you are in demand and trying to decide on the best opportunity for YOU. Step 2 here is going to become the reason why you do not necessarily NEED the job.
- Start your own business
- Offer your services on the internet
- Post ads on Craigslist, OLX, and e-mail me for others – these are free!
- If you cannot afford a website go to www.wordpress.com and set up a free blog.
- You can even spend $10 on a Domain name at www.godaddy.com and point that domain name to your blog (it’s called domain forwarding).
- Get 1 client. Your first client will be your beginning at a new career and a new way of life – literally.
- That client will lead to more clients. It will also build your confidence, which will make it that much easier to get new clients. People can hear the confidence in your voice when they speak with you. They can also hear any lack of confidence so get excited about what you are doing and the confidence will come out naturally. Read my article on Passion.
- Tell all of your friends and family, neighbors, and everyone you can about your new business venture. This will also help to get you excited about it.
- Get free business cards at Vista Print, or spend a few dollars if you can afford and either way custom design some nice ones. You can easily do this with MS Publisher, or MS Word. They even have templates you can use that make it easy. Hand them out to everyone you see!
What to do if you are unemployed or searching for a new job opportunity?
August 13, 2009 at 10:01 AM (Career, Job Opportunities)
Tags: employment, finding a job, how to find a job, job search, look for work
Interesting Opportunity for those of you looking for work..
August 5, 2009 at 5:50 PM (Job Opportunities)
These guys have started a website aimed at helping people find jobs. No this is not career builder or monster – the idea here is stated right on their website:
Putting America Back to Work One Call at a Time By Putting a Voice Behind The Resume!
It’s a radio show where you can go on and promote yourself based on whatever kind of work you do.
http://www.twounemployedguysradio.com/
These guys are looking for guests (ie people who are looking for work) so let me know ASAP if you or anyone you know is looking for work!
Jobs Available
July 24, 2009 at 4:33 AM (Job Opportunities)
This is from my good friend Beryl who was really helpful to me in getting my career jump started out here in California when I first moved out here and I had no idea what to do or where to go.
Make sure you tell her “NERD SENT ME”
Hi Seth,
I hope all is well with you. As we both know networking is the best way to help one another. We are currently looking for 3 CPA’s, Director of Purchasing, Sales Manager and Internal Auditors. I f you know of anyone who is interested in any of these positions please have them email me at:
Seth David
