“Finding a Job After Months
Without Work”, an article in the July 20, 2014, edition of The Dallas Morning News, on page 1A, by Sheryl Jean discusses individuals
who have been out of work for an extended period and finally became employed.
In many cases workers find
new jobs after making a sacrifice: living away from family, relocating to a new
city or state, or training for a job in a new field.
The article profiles four
Dallas-area workers who found work after being unemployed for months. Here is a
summary of their biggest mistakes and the best advice they received:
Biggest mistakes:
1. Being
too specific in the early days of unemployment about the type of jobs they
sought
2. Getting
conflicting advice from many people
3. Not applying
for unemployment insurance immediately
4. Spending
too much time on job websites
Best advice:
1. Take any
interview they get for practice – one might lead to something else
2. Willing
to relocate
3. Do one
thing each day outside of your comfort zone
4. Find a
headhunter in your field
Certainly these findings
are from different people in various situations and may or may not be suitable
for anyone else. I think that the bottom
line is that job seekers should consider finding a job as a full-time job and
be willing to subordinate personal pride when seeking a job! Try to view each day with a positive attitude
and avoid becoming discouraged.
Please
comment in this bIog or email at mailto:glynjordan@gmail.com your
suggestions for the long-term unemployed who are seeking a job.
Thanks!
Glyn
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