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Nov 9, 2008
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Sep 20, 2008
As I read about all of the people that are unemployed and searching for works. I started to think of what I did to get a job. What I figured out and also in speaking with several people on how they got a job. I thought that I would write about this subject. In my 27 years of being in business, I’ve been unemployed several times. But I’ve gotten a job real quick.
I learned how to get the job and what it took to get a job. Sometimes when you are unemployed, you can’t see right in front of you. Because you are so worried about everything, from kids, to rent to food. You are so focus on those issues that you forget what you really need to focus on and that is in getting a job. Everything else will fall in place once you get the job in hand. Here are some tips that will help you refocus on getting the job.
Think Job! – Again, you are so focus on worries that you forget to focus on getting a job. So you must think and work on getting a job. Do and think positive about getting a job. Let go of the thinking of what happen and how are you going to pay for things. When you need to refocus on getting the job.
Retouch up your Resume – Lot’s of people have never heard of a resume or they need to dust if from it being on the shelf so long. You need to look at your resume again and touch it up. Build another if you have to or see what kind of adjustments you need to make. But make it better looking because you have grown since you last applied for a job.
Fax your Resume & Application from the your local Unemployment center – That right, a little secret that a lot of people don’t know. But if you fax your application and resume from your local Unemployment center, you will be moved to the top of the list. Lots of Personnel Directors from lots of companies know that someone who comes from the unemployment office must get a job quick. They will circulate your application & resume quickly through a lot of hiring mangers and they will try there best to get you a job.
Stock UP – When you know you are going to be laid off or you hear a rumor that downsizing is going to take place in your company. About 90% of those rumors are true. Start stocking up, buy extra toilet paper, extra hand soap, extra, extra of things you need around the house. This will relieve you from the added stress.
Just get a Job! – I’ve said this many times, but when you don’t have a job. You don’t really have a choice; you must get just a job. Once you get a job, keep looking until you find one that you want. Even though, it’s a job that you don’t normally take. But you must eat and keep the lights on, so just get a job.
Don’t give up – Lot’s of people as soon as they are looking for a job after week one. They give up and don’t go the following day or week. You can’t give up. You need to be working 7 days a week, until you find a job. Work hard and keep looking. Ask people, read a newspaper, talk to different companies. But you must keep looking until you find something.
Tell people that you are unemployed – I’ve learned that when you lose your job. Tell people, let them know, you know so many people that they might give you a clue on where to find a job. People are more helpful that what is given credit. When I was laid off from a job. I spoke to a neighbor and about two days later. He came knocking at my door and he gave me a hint on a job that I might be interested in. I applied and job and I got the job. Plus he gave me a surprise good reference that I needed.
Think of a different career – This is a good opportunity to start thinking of a new career. Lot’s of people think that what they know that’s it but when I was getting laid off from jobs. I started thinking of a dream job or a dream career. I started looking in that direction and I found a job quicker than sticking to what I know.
Go learn – when you are unemployed. You need to starting training yourself or better yourself. That should give you the time to learn. If you can’t afford a class, go the public library and read. If you need to learn something, read. Or just take a quick class. But learn something. That is a good marketing tool for you.
I hope that I gave you some good clues and tips in getting a job. But the only real message that I want to give you is to not and don’t give up. You do have a skill and you do know how to work, so go get a job.
Aug 2, 2008
When people start looking for work. They are taught that you have to do a career or go down a path that will lead you somewhere. We are taught to go to school and be someone in life. We are taught that you must know what you want to be before you start going to school. Sometime we come from a family that has paths already drawn for us. But when you need a job; you must go and get one because you need a job.
That is something that was is not taught. That when times are tough and we need to keep lights on or food on the table. We have to get a job. Lots of times, I’ve seen people who don’t want to wait tables or clean floors or wait on people, but you know what. When you don’t have a chose at the time, you must get a job and get the basic done before you go any further in life. One thing I’ve learned that those jobs teach you the best thing in life and that is to appreciate the big things that come your way.
When you have to have food on the table a job will do that for you. When you have to have the lights on, a job will do that for you. If you have to have your car up and running a job will do that for you.
When life throws you in a loop and you start losing yourself, your possessions, your life. You need to get a job. It does not matter what type of job but you just need to get one. Lot’s of times people want that career path and they will refuse to get a job until they get the career path going. But sometimes, because of what happens in life, you have to take a side trip in life before you get back on the road to life. Sometimes you have to slow down and keep right before you can go on the fast lane of life. Sometimes you have to make a pit stop on the side of the road before you can get back on the road again to travel the road that you are suppose to go on.
We all have a career path that is going to get us somewhere in life. Some of us have a dream of being a doctor, lawyers, teachers and so many other career areas. But look, when it comes to keeping the rent money going and lights on. You have to do what you are supposed to do in life. Sometimes that means that you just have to get a job.
I know that times are tough and lots of time we are told that there are no jobs. But what people are really trying to say is, there is no job that leads into the career path that you want to go into. But if there is no job there, then why is hundreds of adults getting jobs daily, that because those people are just getting jobs.
Let me tell you a story about myself. When I was struggling and I needed money to eat. I got a job working at night cleaning buildings. It was not a job that was in my career path but I needed to eat. I had to take it because of my needs. So I got the job and it help me put food on the table. I did that for 6 months until I paid bills off and then I quit that job. The job was there to help me in my times of need. I knew it wasn’t going to make my career better when I took the job. I knew it was not something that I would do normally but I had to do something that was going to help me in the time of needs. I had to do something that was going to be able to give me money, so that I can put food on the table. I thought to myself, it’s just a job that is going to help at the time. It was a job that I knew would help me get things together. Yes I would 12 hours day and I was tired everyday. But I had to do something. I couldn’t give up on myself. I knew this was the right thing to do at the time. I had to do something.
Look, right now you are looking to survive. You are looking for food, pay rent, get gas money and you can’t spend time looking for a good career path job. You need to take a job that is going to do that for you. That is going to be able to get the basic in your life going and stable. If you are unemployed, work at a fast food service or grocery store or clean buildings at night. Get a job, now. There are hundreds of jobs in all shapes and sizes out there. Get the job and keep the lights on, pay the rent, put food on the table. Just get a job. Let that job temporarily help keep you a float. If you are swallowed in debt or you are starting to fall behind. You need to get a job, full time and a part time. Keep in mind that it’s only temporary.
If you have kids and they need things. Go get a job. If food is needed for dinner tonight, go get a job. If you have to pay rent, go get a job. Just get a job. You can do it. I know it’s frustrating and you don’t want that. But you must understand that keeping and getting a job will help you with the basics, once the basics are out of the way. Then you can start spending time looking for that good career for yourself. I know you can smile and work hard to get want you want out of life.
Here is a quick lesson about American jobs that will help you understand what is going on. Different types of levels divide the jobs; you have starter jobs, career path jobs and wealth building job. So in order to see all sides of the American jobs, how are you going to enjoy the real job that you going to get in the future. How are you going to accept the real job that you need to get or something that is going to work with your career path but if you don’t do one job, how are you going to do the other jobs. If you don’t work from one type of job, how are you going to appreciate the other jobs?
We American spend so much time teaching kids, other adults and young adults that you must have a path in order for you to have a job. But we keep teaching the wrong lesson. We are teaching and sending out the wrong message and we’ve been doing this for years. The lesson should be, you must first get a job to survive, then a job to buy, then a job for success. Exercise this and you will never go wrong.
I know life can through a wrench as you cruise a long. But sometime you need to change gears. But remember and remember on thing. You must survive and learn and get your basic done and once you get that going. Everything will fall together.
We are all human and things happen but sometime you have to take two steps back to come forward. You can do it, just go get a job.
People always wondering on whither or not they should start a home based business or even start a small business. But are you ready for the major change in life?
We all want good money in our pockets. We all want to have the freedom to do what we want to do in life. But sometimes just a few changes in our world is all that is needed.
Small business or home based business takes a lot of guts to get started. Others start one because they are trying to get out of the career they have chosen for themselves or maybe they are not happy in the work that they are doing at the time.
Lots of thinking is needed to before you take that first step.
I’ve have spoken to several clients about this and I tell them that you need to analyze what they are seeking first and making sure that they are willing to make major changes in there lives. But before they get started in thinking about a home based business or a small business. They need to do some soul searching first.
I ask them. Are you willing to quit your job to make your dream come true? Do they have enough money saved to support the family and or until the business start showing profit? Are they ready to work part-time on a business and stay working currently with the job they are doing? Are you willing to put in 12 hours days, seven days a week? Are you ready to be the boss? Can you think positive all the time? Can you make changes in your life to make it happen? Will you mind not seeing your family and friends for a long period of time? Can you fire someone on the spot? Are you ready to be the banker, manager, janitor, coordinator, seeker, research person, supervisor, etc.?
I know that this is a lot to take in but sometime you need to think things through first. You need to understand that life is going to change drastically and you are going to work harder than you ever had in your life.
I’ve learned that some people are not made for a home based or small business. That’s okay. Working, Monday thru Friday, 8 to 5 is not bad at all. Maybe all you need is a different job. Some people feel that freedom is a small business but in reality all they need to do is change jobs. That is something that you will need to evaluate yourself and your surroundings.
Now the positive to this because of all the sacrifices that you did during your time of building your at home business or small business. It’s rewarding. It’s worth the time effort and energy. You will get the money and funds together to get what you want. But a lot of times, depending on the business, it will take some time. On an average, a small or home-based business will take about a good 2 years before you start seeing money or some type of profit, that up to you on how hard you work on it. The more hours you put into it at first the faster you will see a stable income.
So home based builders or small business seekers. There is a lot to think about and lot you need to do. But you must understand that you have to work hard and think hard to get what you want.
I did a lot of thinking before I adventured to what I wanted and yes I gave up a lot of time with family, friends and possession that I had. But overall I now have the freedom to be my own boss and be stable to live the life I wanted.
Remember to seek out what you want first and then go for it. Do you want a home based business or small business? Or you just are looking for a better career?
