- Three Ways to Eat for Free
Hungry? There are some things to consider before 'diving in.' https://www.jobseekerscookbook.com/?p=113 - Prepare for a Field Hop
Instead of settling for another crappy job, consider a favorable alternative! https://www.jobseekerscookbook.com/?p=65 - A Grab Bag of Interview Advice
How to gather and sort interview advice with a deck of note cards. https://www.jobseekerscookbook.com/a-grab-bag-of-interview-advice/
Things Interviewers Look For
{ Dear Cookbook, I interview really well. I dress nicely, communicate effectively and am genuinely pleasing in appearance. So why in the world can I not find a job!!! Frustrated Frank from Freeport }
Dear Frustrated Frank from Freeport. . . . if that is your real name, which I find highly unlikely. Unless, of course, your parents were village idiots or you were named because of some whacked family tradition. Have you considered that your name might be the reason why you’re not finding work? Because I’m almost 100% sure that prospective employers are disqualifying you based solely on your terrible name.
Think I’m being more than a little harsh here? Well, perhaps you are not considering the bigger picture. Employers can choose from a smörgåsbord of applicants these days. In fact, most of the time they don’t even choose one based on their qualifications. Think I’m wrong? Well, think again! I’ve spent a ‘great deal of time’ researching why interviewers choose seemingly random individuals, instead of those who might actually be qualified for the position. Considering your personal experiences, I’m willing to bet that the results of my findings will surprise you. Continue reading
Change your mindset
{ Dear Cookbook, I wish I was still at my old job because I hate being unemployed! I’m also so depressed I could cry! Please help, Marvin }
We all know the economy sucks, so I won’t take anytime to sugarcoat what we have already agreed upon. What I will take a moment to touch on, is that letting your depression over the situation own you is not the answer. You can’t focus on the not working part, mostly because if you focus on it, it won’t go away. You know that cliché people say when they want you to leave them the hell alone? “If I ignore you, will you go away?” Well Marvin, this is the attitude you need to take with your unemployment. Continue reading
Follow Your Friends to Work Day
Are you unemployed? Well have I got the thing for you! How about we make tomorrow national “Follow Your Friends to Work Day?” And when I say tomorrow, I don’t mean the actual tomorrow-tomorrow, I mean your tomorrow. So don’t panic about missing the next great national day and think you have to wait for it to come around again. Just follow your friends to work tomorrow. Any tomorrow will do! All you’ve got to do is shower, get dressed and show up. It also wouldn’t hurt to make a button to wear or better yet, a pretty sash. You know the type, like the one “Miss America” wears. Those things are cool and instantly command attention! Plus, wearing a sash will show people you’re special.
And for those of you that have been unemployed for a long time this is a great exercise. On top of reminding yourself what working for a living was like, this is also your chance to network and potentially get a job! Here are three surefire tips to help you land a job on your very own Follow Your Friends to Work Day: Continue reading
