tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post1547070472385926506..comments2023-07-12T07:30:04.615-04:00Comments on The Picaflor Post: The Strategy In Getting Your Next Job (¡Haz click aquí para Español!)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10912124759591945612noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post-66641689088899363302012-03-29T11:30:42.694-04:002012-03-29T11:30:42.694-04:00Thanks for the feedback Jolene.
No - you're no...Thanks for the feedback Jolene.<br />No - you're not reading it wrong.<br />If you're unemployed -- in many cases, you're on the outside looking in.<br /><br />The best course of action in this situation is to draw from your existing network (previous job) and expand on it.<br /><br />Depending on what field of work you're in - the best way to expand your network is to first reach out to the members of your existing network, associations of that field and setup exploratory meetings. <br /><br />People who know you, will be more willing to introduce you to others (they know) who might help you in your search (and possibly make other connections).<br /><br />Associations of the field you're in often hold events (some training, some social) in order for people to network (again helping you expand your network).<br /><br />Lastly -- reach out to Human Resources or recruiters of the company (or positions) you are interested in. Even if there isn't a job available at the moment...reaching out to these key people for a 15-20 minute meet n greet will help you develop a relationship (add a face to an email, resume or phone call) and hopefully a more direct line (alert) when a position opens up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912124759591945612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post-73041264966845391642012-03-29T10:34:39.528-04:002012-03-29T10:34:39.528-04:00Great post! How does this help those that are unem...Great post! How does this help those that are unemployed already? You're not A or B so that pretty leaves you with C or E, so the odds are already stacked against you. Am I reading that wrong?Jolene Wallace Sharpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post-32626126104812461552012-03-28T20:36:01.174-04:002012-03-28T20:36:01.174-04:00JoAnna....thank you very much for taking the time ...JoAnna....thank you very much for taking the time to write your note. It is always rewarding to know that the information you share is helpful. Good Luck on the next chapter of your life!!! Make it a GREAT one!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912124759591945612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post-91818144018828551752012-03-28T17:55:21.544-04:002012-03-28T17:55:21.544-04:00Hi, I found your blog post from the NABJ LinkedIn ...Hi, I found your blog post from the NABJ LinkedIn page, and I found it very helpful! I am currently in a part-time graduate internship that will end soon (about 6--8 monts) and I want to be sure I am getting a head start on the next chapter of my life! Your post was the most helpful I have read in the past year on the whole process. So to piggy back what others have said, thank you! It has changed my perspective on how to approach this process altogether. <br /><br />Regards, JoAnna LeFlore<br />joannaleflore.wordpress.com<br />@ladyj333Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post-75421309556437089512012-03-26T07:49:43.974-04:002012-03-26T07:49:43.974-04:00Thank you, Shakrin...networking is an essential in...Thank you, Shakrin...networking is an essential ingredient to successfully landing a job - relationships (of any kind) matter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912124759591945612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post-50143217314094426932012-03-25T21:26:40.136-04:002012-03-25T21:26:40.136-04:00Hugo,
Great post!! Read several posts on how t...Hugo, <br /> Great post!! Read several posts on how to search a job or reaching out to your network when you need a job, but none like yours, I really like the following<br /><br />"Don't apply for the job that is available now....work on getting the job that will be open later"<br /><br />Yep!! I'll remember this for rest of professional career.Shakrinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post-90529072776022325382012-03-19T12:19:10.913-04:002012-03-19T12:19:10.913-04:00Kemigisa -- thank you...one of the nicest complime...Kemigisa -- thank you...one of the nicest compliments I have received. Never give up - just get organized!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912124759591945612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post-46909204678368983312012-03-19T11:21:33.963-04:002012-03-19T11:21:33.963-04:00hello Hugo,thanks very much for giving us some lig...hello Hugo,thanks very much for giving us some light not to give up because some times we are green on what to do towards getting a job and the right one and how to search for one .thank God he has directed someone(you) to give us more insight on how to excel in finding a career thanks once again for your guidance.kemigisa scoviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13338297466243289972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post-75652645012734375062011-08-12T06:41:13.577-04:002011-08-12T06:41:13.577-04:00You're welcomed Meera....good luck in your sea...You're welcomed Meera....good luck in your search!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912124759591945612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post-36498251147718597882011-08-12T01:21:52.833-04:002011-08-12T01:21:52.833-04:00Hi Hugo,thanks a lot for the advice to be proactiv...Hi Hugo,thanks a lot for the advice to be proactive instead of reactive. You have done a great job of analyzing the job posting situation. Plenty for me to ponder on.Meera Menezesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post-55782155130063457322011-08-11T19:59:54.669-04:002011-08-11T19:59:54.669-04:00Thank you Julie....I'm glad you enjoyed it. It...Thank you Julie....I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's hard to give you advice without knowing more information. The path to successful networking depends greatly on your ability to hyper focus. What I mean to say is -- forget about broad strokes and narrow your networking to a specific medium, company and position (to identify a few). If you like, I will take a look at your resume, cover letter to better understand where you've been and where you want to go. My email address is hbalta70@aol.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912124759591945612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431100994797547672.post-80986917570546370002011-08-11T14:56:18.603-04:002011-08-11T14:56:18.603-04:00Great article Hugo. As a young professional, I ha...Great article Hugo. As a young professional, I have found it difficult to get a job in the communications, specifically broadcast/media field. I excelled in my academics and have interned in a news room. I now do freelance writing and videography work. I am also constantly networking at different events. <br /><br />What advice would you give a young professional who wants to network into a more full-time career with an established news broadcasting station in NYC? <br /><br />Thank you and, again, great blog post.Julie Woodsidehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/juliemwoodsidenoreply@blogger.com