Job Hunting Chronicles

Happy Sunday 📰  An acquaintance asked if I could give him some tips on how to get a job and the truth is, I really can't. I can tell you some things that I did that may or may not have helped, but this job market is brutal and what worked for me, may not work for you. But with his request in mind, I decided to start a series called Sunday Snippets. As time permits, each Sunday I'll post one short tip that may help in your job search. This is not professional advice, just some things I did that you may find helpful. Today's tip: have a strong resume 📄 I never tailored my resume to a job description that I was applying to, 1) because I had no evidence that it worked, and 2) I didn't feel it was worth spending the time doing that. Plenty of people will tell you the opposite and in the end, it comes down to each person's choice. But here's the thing about rewriting your resume for each job you apply to: you have to remember which resume you submitted so that if yo...

Happy Tuesday (night) 📰 Tonight I was messaging with a friend who's been looking for a job for a couple of years and like many others, she's having no luck 🫤 I wish I had the answer to finding a job in this market but I don't (at some point I may post how I got my current job, I haven't decided yet). Some advice I can offer is this: 🔹️ apply thoughtfully (I know it seems like it's a numbers game and eventually yours has to come up, but applying to positions you're not qualified for is a waste of your time) 🔹️ have a strong resume, but don't rewrite it for every position you apply for (somewhere along the way, job seekers were convinced that their resume had to match the job description in order to get past AI - I have no idea if that's true but I do know if you change your resume to match a JD, you're going to have trouble talking about the work you've done because it's not genuine) 🔹️ set a schedule for your job search and follow it (do...

#MerryMonday 📰  One of my page-a-day calendars usually has a gratitude prompt on the last day of the month. I'm a big believer in the gratitude jar and I like to post these kinds of things to help others see the good they have. Yes, I know it's tough right now, especially if you're looking for a job, but if you start to look for the good, you may find it 🌸 What's one good thing that happened to you in August? I'll go first: I started a new W-2 job 💻 #DailyGratitude

Happy Friday 📰 I debated sharing this (including the "recruiter's" name and email address) and ultimately decided to because THIS HAS TO STOP. I have no idea how this "recruiter" got my personal email address but look at the job she's trying to fill - she clearly pulled information from my LinkedIn profile to make it seem like this job was PERFECT for me (seriously, the only thing she left out was cat sitting 😹). No company is looking for "someone who can manage accounting functions, create compelling written content, and support social media and administrative tasks—aligning closely with your expertise in accounting, cash management, bank reconciliation, and social media.", at least not on a global level. Maybe a start up but come on, how dumb do you think I am? I was tempted to reply back to see how far I could get with Brandy but decided it wasn't worth wasting my time. Job seekers, please be careful. If an opportunity seems too good ...

Happy Friday 📰 I'm holding off on the details for right now but I start a new W-2 job on Monday (the laptop 💻 was delivered yesterday), so I bought a new notebook 📓 for the occasion 🎉 Yes, I'm definitely a #WorkGeek 🤓 Hang in there job seekers, your new job may be just around the corner 🔜 #RemoteWork #WorkFromHome #JobHuntingChronicles 

Happy Wednesday 📰  I know things are tough for a lot of people right now, but I also know from experience that having an attitude of gratitude is infinitely more rewarding than complaining about what you don't have. If things aren't working out for you, try changing your mindset. Try being thankful for what you have today. Sure, you could always have more but you could always have less, too. I've been in a season of want for over 2.5 years and it's been challenging at times, but I'm currently waiting on a laptop to be delivered for a job I'm set to start on Monday.  Job seekers: your next job is out there, it just may not be where you're looking. Be open to all opportunities and maybe you'll find something you weren't even looking for... #gratitude #AttitudeOfGratitude #JobHuntingChronicles  #gratitude #JobHuntingChronicles