Day 35...Where Do I Begin?

I have provided a hodge podge of disorganized information. I apologize for the disorganization and will attempt to break it down into some semblance of organization. I suggest doing things in the following order; however, do what feels right for you.

1. Update/create your resume. If you have never created a resume before, I have offered assistance. You can also contact a professional resume writing service (http://arizonaresume.com/). Whatever you decide, your job search cannot really begin until you have a resume.


2. Create your network presence. I suggest using both LinkedIn and Facebook. More information on this can be found on Day 45. A networking presence in this day and age is almost as important as your resume. Be sure your message is consistent with that on your resume and that your profile pictures are tasteful (I suggest being fully clothed - nice head shot...you would be surprised with some peoples' profile pictures)


3. Alert your networks by posting a short message (on your home/profile pages) that you are looking for work and the kind of work you are looking for. 140 characters or less.


4. Post your resume to the major job boards - Monster, Jobing, and Careerbuilder


5. Follow up on any personal leads (i.e., people who have said they will find out if their company is hiring)


6. Register with temporary agencies - more information on this can be found at Agency Links and Attachments.


7. Continue networking...I suggest reminding people via email, telephone, network connections, etc. at least once/twice per week. Remember, YOU are looking for a job. More information on this - Continue Networking


8. Attend networking events or events that will allow you to network - Valuable Links and Networking ideas for those in the technical fields may provide you with some ideas on how to personally network

So I have given a little order to your search, but use it as a guide...not gospel. I will be taking the weekend off to enjoy the holiday. I suggest some of you that have been diligent in your search do the same. For those who have yet to embark on your search, maybe this is the time to buckle down and focus. Whatever you do...let me know what I can do to help. Have a great weekend! Happy Fourth of July!