Comments on: Finding a Job After an Extended Time Off

By: George & Mary-Lynn

George & Mary-Lynn — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:05:12 +0000

Nick, we know that something good will come your way very soon! You have done an excellent job of reaching out to your friends & colleagues and you are the king of follow up. You are doing everything right so hang in there.

Ryan, you are dead on in regards to confidence. That’s why we think the “role playing” show is a good one to check out. Practice makes perfect and it makes you more confident.

Thanks guys for sharing your insight!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:28:29 +0000

It sounds obvious, but something not already mentioned is to make sure you are confident. Practicing and being prepared will help you be confident, but you also have to find that inner voice that says ‘i deserve this job’ or even ‘i am too good for this job’

As a recent college grad I went to multiple job interviews. I was very shocked that they did not really care about my grades or my college experience (or what I have done previously) but they cared about what kind of person I was and if they thought I could handle the job.

A lot of the times the person hiring you is going to have to work with you, so they arent going to hire somebody they dont think they will like.

By: Nick Schmidt

Nick Schmidt — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:56:07 +0000

It definitely is who you know.. I say the majority of finding a job has that element. A long time ago my mom told me she never got a job without knowing someone who works at the same company.

Same goes for me, I never received a job without knowing someone in the company. This even implies to my consulting work.

However, I know a lot of people on the internet and are friends with but none them have been able to hook me up with a job. :(

I have been unemployed since November of 2008. So I know what you are going through Kathryn.

Just keep your head up and don’t worry about the past all you should focus on is the future.