If Only I Could Ask Someone
It's so frustrating to do what feels like killing yourself day after day, week after week, searching for job ads, polishing the resume to fit the ad, applying, and then either hearing nothing or else getting put off until the position is filled. "What could those employers be thinking?" is the thought that keeps going through your mind. "I made a winning presentation." Still, there was something left undone. Otherwise, the offer would have been made. And what about those who had an offer but it seemed to get pulled away, like a cat toy being dragged about the room.
It is so frustrating to move through job search every passing day hoping someone will be generous enough to share with you some information about what you're doing right and what you're doing wrong. It would be kind. It would be empowering.
It is possible to get feedback. The first and third Saturdays of the month are the dates. The time, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Pacific Time. The place is called Career Workroom. During those meaningful 30 minutes, a scheduled topic of discussion is featured. However, the scheduled topic takes a back seat to the cares, concerns, and raves that the participants bring. During that time we work through the issue, contributing factors, get feedback and new perspectives, and then work on solutions and new strategies. Several have come to these sessions and emailed success stories a short time later.
Rather than work in a vacuum, postulating and speculating on what may be wrong and right, making stabs at things, throwing out all manner of doing things (some of which may be very correct but coupled with one or two erroneous steps), it's good to get some coaching and feedback from a coach with perspective.
These Saturday coaching sessions are free job search and career development support time. They're open to anyone. But you can schedule your own private session for individualized development. Join us on the first or third Saturday to get some on the spot advice and guidance.
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