Comments on: Monkey in the Middle http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2009/08/monkey-in-the-middle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monkey-in-the-middle Just another Diggings site Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:42:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kristin http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2009/08/monkey-in-the-middle/#comment-118780 Kristin Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:51:48 +0000 http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/?p=3931#comment-118780 Lisa, Thanks so much for all the helpful advice! I've actually decided to go back and look at my cover letter and resume with some fresh eyes to see if there are any changes I can make to it and it'd be great if I could get an extra pair to glance it over as well! I've also perused several company websites and made a list of the firms I'm interested in applying to, but it's tough out there, especially when so many others are taking the same measures. I'll definitely check out your shows and hopefully come across something I never thought of because it'd CERTAINLY be helpful in this market. I'm starting to look into certifications and seminars I can take to help differentiate myself even more from other candidates. Either way, I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Lisa,

Thanks so much for all the helpful advice! I’ve actually decided to go back and look at my cover letter and resume with some fresh eyes to see if there are any changes I can make to it and it’d be great if I could get an extra pair to glance it over as well! I’ve also perused several company websites and made a list of the firms I’m interested in applying to, but it’s tough out there, especially when so many others are taking the same measures. I’ll definitely check out your shows and hopefully come across something I never thought of because it’d CERTAINLY be helpful in this market. I’m starting to look into certifications and seminars I can take to help differentiate myself even more from other candidates.

Either way, I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

]]> By: Lisa (lablady) http://whatwoulddadsay.com/2009/08/monkey-in-the-middle/#comment-118779 Lisa (lablady) Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:35:16 +0000 http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/?p=3931#comment-118779 Kristin, I've been reading your posts and it pains me to see someone raring to work having such a difficult time finding work but we're all in the same boat these days. It takes, on average, about 8 months for someone to find a job and be hired these days. So hang in there! At the very least, please go to my blog - http://helpmegethired.wordpress.com for some insights, ideas, and tips for job searching. You'll also find links to all of my radio shows on BlogTalkRadio. Maybe one of them will help you think of something you've overlooked or just never thought of before! And...shoot, they're free! And, if you need an extra set of eyes on your resume or cover letter or need help brainstorming resources, target industries and/or companies for you to apply to, and see if there's something I can do to help you get hired, please contact me. I'd love to help. I'll even give you a discounted fee on my services since I know GL. ;) In the meantime, review your resume, make sure there is space for the eyes to rest (not crammed w/info), the format/order is correct, and you are highlighting your strengths and accomplishments. Or have a friend look at it after you tell her/him what type of job you are looking for. If they can't see the connection within 10 seconds, you need to edit. If they can, you're on the right track! And, it sounds like you need to take a more proactive role in finding your job. Forget the advertisements, focus on the industry and companies you'd like to work for and contact them directly. Don't wait for openings to be posted, discover them on your own. Hope these tidbits are helpful to you. Best of luck! Kristin,

I’ve been reading your posts and it pains me to see someone raring to work having such a difficult time finding work but we’re all in the same boat these days. It takes, on average, about 8 months for someone to find a job and be hired these days. So hang in there!

At the very least, please go to my blog – http://helpmegethired.wordpress.com for some insights, ideas, and tips for job searching. You’ll also find links to all of my radio shows on BlogTalkRadio. Maybe one of them will help you think of something you’ve overlooked or just never thought of before! And…shoot, they’re free!

And, if you need an extra set of eyes on your resume or cover letter or need help brainstorming resources, target industries and/or companies for you to apply to, and see if there’s something I can do to help you get hired, please contact me. I’d love to help. I’ll even give you a discounted fee on my services since I know GL. ;)

In the meantime, review your resume, make sure there is space for the eyes to rest (not crammed w/info), the format/order is correct, and you are highlighting your strengths and accomplishments. Or have a friend look at it after you tell her/him what type of job you are looking for. If they can’t see the connection within 10 seconds, you need to edit. If they can, you’re on the right track!

And, it sounds like you need to take a more proactive role in finding your job. Forget the advertisements, focus on the industry and companies you’d like to work for and contact them directly. Don’t wait for openings to be posted, discover them on your own.

Hope these tidbits are helpful to you. Best of luck!

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