Searching for a Job? Use Your Time to Build Professional Resources

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Another effective strategy is partnering with a mentor or coach. “This person should be candid with you about what doesn’t work and what you don’t do well. A good mentor will also emphasize what is likeable about you and where your talents exist,” offered Mr. Hall. Mentoring and coaching are a focused way to grow professionally. “Try to find somebody who is inrepparttar trenches working in your profession,” recommended Mr. Hall. “Work with this person to help develop skills or approaches you may be lacking,” he added. Paying for a coach is one route, but it may not be an option for those on a tight budget. Look for coaches or mentors among an existing network of friends and associates, or through a friend of a friend. Aim to work with a professional who you admire and respect. Combining all or some ofrepparttar 123379 above techniques will help most jobless individuals gain a new perspective on their search for employment. Some of these methods will also expand their network once they re-enter their chosen profession. In an age when computers offerrepparttar 123380 jobless more access, it is still important to rememberrepparttar 123381 advantages of face-to-face contact.

Elizabeth Kirwin is a freelance writer and educator based in Asheville, North Carolina. Her articles have appeared nationally in magazines and newspapers.


Relocation Issues in Today's Tough Job Market -- Who Will Pay?

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As dastardly as it may sound, many companies are forgoing interview and relocation expenses for new employees since budgets are tight. “Let’s face it, relocation adds cost to a company’s recruiting efforts,” said Mr. Hall, “andrepparttar financial decision makers do not want to spend extra money on relocation.” So how do companies still manage to hire top talent onto their team? “They often look locally for employees first,” noted Steve. “Then a company may cover a one hundred mile radius, which is considered a commutable distance. Once these outlets are exhausted, they may launch a search in a multi-state area.” Knowing these tactics exist, perhaps job seekers would be better served to seek employment within these distances first. Or, ifrepparttar 123378 job hunter is willing to relocate, thenrepparttar 123379 individual must entertainrepparttar 123380 idea of paying their own relocation expenses. Costs for company relocation can range from $3,000 to $20,000. “Some companies are still willing to pay relocation fees,” said Mr. Hall, “because they see a good employee as a wise investment. But it is not uncommon for potential employees to pay for their own relocation these days.” It’s a hard pill to swallow, especially for job seekers who are on tight budgets themselves after a six-month to one-year or longer stint of unemployment. But cutting costs for companies now means passing it on torepparttar 123381 job seeker. Perhaps sensing desperation onrepparttar 123382 job market, companies have decided they can now ask this of potential employees, without even a nod of disapproval from anyone. What isrepparttar 123383 best approach forrepparttar 123384 job seeker who is willing to relocate in order to continue to work in their profession? “Speak to your family or those you cohabitate with first before applying to other areas, and see how they feel aboutrepparttar 123385 move,” advises Mr. Hall. “Ask some important questions of yourself. For instance, Is it within your financial budget to consider paying to move yourself and your loved ones?” Ifrepparttar 123386 answer is yes to all of these questions, Mr. Hall recommendsrepparttar 123387 job seeker proceeds with an interstate search. “Don’t wait untilrepparttar 123388 job offer appears before weighing these considerations,” he reiterated.

Elizabeth Kirwin is a professional freelance writer and educator, based in Asheville, North Carolina. She has published articles natiionally in newspapers and magazines.


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