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THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING
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It’s been months since my last job and 8+ hours on the computer looking for a job. Everyone talks about 'networking', so I network and have gotten nowhere, except met u
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Forums » Work & Retirement » Job Hunting » THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING
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Re: THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING
posted at March 2, 2012 4:40 PM EST
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What is your status - are you still looking? Rich In Response to THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING: It’s been months since my last job and 8+ hours on the computer looking for a job. Everyone talks about 'networking', so I network and have gotten nowhere, except met up with a lot of people I use to work with and new ones. But frankly I don’t see where this is paying off unless you have 'executive’ background which I do not. At least when we all did face to face they had answered you in person, now they just ignore you. I am just a ‘normal’ person like most of you. Going back to school also is not an option, financial wise. I would like someone to explain to me how networking pays off. I mean a lot of people don’t even answer you back, networking, and networking. PLEASE TELL ME THE SECRET, SO THE REST OF US CAN GET JOBS. Posted by sdobrindt |
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Re: THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING
posted at June 6, 2012 11:08 PM EDT
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Networking is not what I thought. Let me give you an example of a different networking experience I had. I was shopping at Kohl's in the Bra department and noticed a woman that looked like she might be a salesperson. She wasn't but we began talking and I mentioned I was looking for a job and she mentioned she worked for an agency and gave me the name. (It was not something that I was interested in, but it gave me a whole new perspective on networking) Just getting out and meeting people and talking without using job hunting as solo topic might be the answer. It's at least more fun. |
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