When asked what method is least effective, John confesses that the time he spends fitting a cover letter and resume to a newspaper ad is a lot more time consuming than making phone calls to potential employers. He detailed his educational background, which included a Bachelors and Masters degree in environmental studies, yet, after 15 years, he only had a few insignificant contracts. Jack said he had been circulating the tradeshow in search of work and was entirely baffled at why he was receiving such a poor reception from the companies. It appeared that Jack was trying to do all of the right things, yet if he wants to move forward in his career, he really needs an attitude check. There s no doubt that education and experience play crucial roles in the total employee package, but so does attitude.
Employers pick up on that.
Some people feel that many of the resources available to new job seekers are either very limited or quickly tapped out. We have great news - that s simply not true. There are literally hundreds of organizations which provide services that cater to employment searches. However, the art of locating these options is quite a skill. On the accompanying insert, you will find a list of websites, books, and associations compiled with the intent of providing you with employment search information.