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Over the last thirty some years, I've spent about 65% of my time job-hunting. More than most, I'm certain - which makes me an expert on the process. I had the misfortune of graduating from college during a recession (guess who was president?), then graduated from law school at the end of one. People in the group before and immediately after me - didn't have this problem. My class? Not so lucky. No one appeared to be hiring.
But this post is not meant to be another long, somewhat whingy, occassionally amusing, ramble about my misadventures in job-hunting and work. It's about what I learned during it.
( Be wary of job advice including stuff in this post. Do what is best for you. )
( the perfect resume does not exist... )
( Ugh Interviews.... )
( the obligatory or not so obligatory thank you note )
( How do you know how the interview went and if you got the job? Or how long should you wait before giving up? No more than two weeks. )
( What to say to a job-hunter who lost a job? )
( Recruiters )
Lastly, when it comes to job-hunting the most important thing to remember is not to give up. Consider job-hunting a bit like climbing a cliff or Mt. Everest. It is an endurance test. It requires persistence. Stamina. And hard work. It is harder than any job you'll ever have and the pay is non-existent. People treat job-hunters like shit, particularly unemployed job-hunters. Never quit a job without another in place unless you have no other choice. If you do? Make sure you have temp work or consulting lined up and can handle the lack of health care benefits. Also do not let others tell you who you are. The hardest part? Staying positive. It is also unfortunately the most important. Do whatever you need to do to make sure you can stay positive.
The best piece of advice I was ever given regarding jobs and job-hunting, was from a lovely woman named Boringuen Gallo - she said : "Do not define yourself by your job or what you do. It's not who you are."
But this post is not meant to be another long, somewhat whingy, occassionally amusing, ramble about my misadventures in job-hunting and work. It's about what I learned during it.
( Be wary of job advice including stuff in this post. Do what is best for you. )
( the perfect resume does not exist... )
( Ugh Interviews.... )
( the obligatory or not so obligatory thank you note )
( How do you know how the interview went and if you got the job? Or how long should you wait before giving up? No more than two weeks. )
( What to say to a job-hunter who lost a job? )
( Recruiters )
Lastly, when it comes to job-hunting the most important thing to remember is not to give up. Consider job-hunting a bit like climbing a cliff or Mt. Everest. It is an endurance test. It requires persistence. Stamina. And hard work. It is harder than any job you'll ever have and the pay is non-existent. People treat job-hunters like shit, particularly unemployed job-hunters. Never quit a job without another in place unless you have no other choice. If you do? Make sure you have temp work or consulting lined up and can handle the lack of health care benefits. Also do not let others tell you who you are. The hardest part? Staying positive. It is also unfortunately the most important. Do whatever you need to do to make sure you can stay positive.
The best piece of advice I was ever given regarding jobs and job-hunting, was from a lovely woman named Boringuen Gallo - she said : "Do not define yourself by your job or what you do. It's not who you are."
