[vox] Re-joining the uemployed, looking for work.

[andy wergedal]

Here is my advice...

Call and email everyone you know. Let them know that you
are looking for work and what you want to do.

Cultivate relationships with recruiting agencies like
Manpower, Volt, Sapphire, etc. These relationships will put
you on the top of their list when they are looking for
skills that you posses.

Rewrite your resume for multiple positions, programmer,
tech writer, analyst, project manager, however your skills
can be massaged.

Practice your phone interview skills, practice your
personal interview skills, get a hair cut, polish your
shoes and prepare some of your code for their review. If
you need to, go buy a new suit, shirt, shoes, socks and tie
for your next interview.

Listen to every opportunity, go to every interview (if only
to practice).

When you find an opportunity investigate the company, their
management team, financials, main clients... This will
allow you to create a better cover letter and succeed in a
phone interview with both the recruiter and the potential
company.


Most of all remember to keep your chin up. I was out of
work for 5 months before I got my current opportunity. 

-- Andy


--- Matt <matthew@psychohorse.com> wrote:
> Hey everyone,
> 
>   Now my tenure as a temp is over I am back looking for
> work...
> 
> Hopefully prospects won't be as bad a couple of years
> ago...
> 
> Unfortunately lacking any degree (even non recognized
> Anglo ones) puts
> me at a huge disadvantage, and having a non working wife
> this could be
> painful...
> 
> I know others ended up in the same position, how is it
> going? Any tips?
> Or will I have to get a job that collects tips...
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Matt
> PS Good side is that I should be able to spend more time
> with lugod.
> 
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