Today's economy calls for serious moves. Since many companies continue to cut down on expenses and increase their earnings, many workers and employees are trying to deal with a spate of layoffs in different parts of the countries. Work, which has served as a comfort zone for many, is slowly disappearing. For many who have been with their companies for a lifetime, job-hunting may be something very heartbreaking and tragic. The thought of separating from colleagues and something so familiar may put one in a totally unfamiliar territory.
In 1982, Susan RoAne created a column in the San Francisco Examiner. It was a weekly column which featured career columns. It was the first of its kind in the US. In it were pieces of information which were aimed to help people in shifting careers and job changes as well as management of their present careers. The only difference between 1982 and now is that these pieces of information are now available online.
In 1982, the situation then was pretty much the same as it is now. Many were being laid off from their jobs and many were experiencing problem in terms of relationships with their bosses, co-workers and even their mentors. The term "networking" was already present at that time, however, people really didn't have a term coined for that kind of activity. In fact, networking has been around for ages. Now, it has transcended from being just a noun to being a verb – to network.
After having been laid off from a job which she thought was her comfort zone, Ms. RoAne had felt what others may have felt a sense of betrayal. But she has learned a few things from the experience. She has learned that it is okay to feel angry when this happens and it is okay to feel sad and to grieve over the loss of a job. However, all these must be kept within a certain time frame. After all has been said and done, then one must act.
One must keep visible by attending events that could make you socially active such as fundraisers or meetups. It is important to build connections and to keep them Do follow-ups, if you must, in order to keep your network intact. In fact, if you have a prospective employer in mind, call if you must. As many employers are usually flooded with applications, sometimes, it is a must that you remind them of your existence by talking to them personally.
Indeed, the classifieds still continue to serve as a venue for job searchers. However, other options have to be explored. Keeping a network has been a practice since the early 80s, hence, the term "hidden job market". People whom you might know will know other people who they can refer you to. The concept of a 9 to 5 job no longer holds true as the 5 to 9 schedule gives you the opportunity to build that professional network. Nowadays, technology has afforded us with the means to build the network just by sitting down in the comforts of our own home. Take advantage of this and build your network.
In 1982, Susan RoAne created a column in the San Francisco Examiner. It was a weekly column which featured career columns. It was the first of its kind in the US. In it were pieces of information which were aimed to help people in shifting careers and job changes as well as management of their present careers. The only difference between 1982 and now is that these pieces of information are now available online.
In 1982, the situation then was pretty much the same as it is now. Many were being laid off from their jobs and many were experiencing problem in terms of relationships with their bosses, co-workers and even their mentors. The term "networking" was already present at that time, however, people really didn't have a term coined for that kind of activity. In fact, networking has been around for ages. Now, it has transcended from being just a noun to being a verb – to network.
After having been laid off from a job which she thought was her comfort zone, Ms. RoAne had felt what others may have felt a sense of betrayal. But she has learned a few things from the experience. She has learned that it is okay to feel angry when this happens and it is okay to feel sad and to grieve over the loss of a job. However, all these must be kept within a certain time frame. After all has been said and done, then one must act.
One must keep visible by attending events that could make you socially active such as fundraisers or meetups. It is important to build connections and to keep them Do follow-ups, if you must, in order to keep your network intact. In fact, if you have a prospective employer in mind, call if you must. As many employers are usually flooded with applications, sometimes, it is a must that you remind them of your existence by talking to them personally.
Indeed, the classifieds still continue to serve as a venue for job searchers. However, other options have to be explored. Keeping a network has been a practice since the early 80s, hence, the term "hidden job market". People whom you might know will know other people who they can refer you to. The concept of a 9 to 5 job no longer holds true as the 5 to 9 schedule gives you the opportunity to build that professional network. Nowadays, technology has afforded us with the means to build the network just by sitting down in the comforts of our own home. Take advantage of this and build your network.
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