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April 23, 2002
Jobhunting can be a very lonely experience.
It seems that everyone else has a Job, and the daily dose of rejections that Jobhunting brings with it is hard to take. Even getting up in the morning is tough, because there is little to look forward to but more of the same, "No thanks, we don't want you." Or equally bad, "We appreciate your resume submittal. Due to the abundance of qualified Job candidates, we are unable to offer you the position in question. We will, however, keep your fine resume on file if an appropriate opening occurs."
Sure - my resume is stored in the recesses of some dusty file cabinet. Or more likely, has entered the proverbial circular file never to be heard from again. So you wait by the phone for the calls from Employers, Hiring Managers, (even Recruiters) that never seem to come. No wonder it is so hard to stay focused on your task of finding a new Job.
If work sucks, then Jobhunting sucks big-time.
Take preventive and proactive steps to ward off the depressing cloud of Jobhunting doom. Use some of resources that are available literally at your fingertips to build a group of like-minded Jobhunters you can share your experiences with. Many of the major Job Boards have career sites with advice, message boards, and chat rooms filled with other Jobhunters who are in the same boat you are. Find others that are looking for work in the same field that you are, and brainstorm the methods you've tried so far.
By building a Network of Jobhunters, you can accomplish several goals.
- You are creating a link to the Companies that hire the first few members of your group. Often a Company is filling several similar positions, and you will have a reference person into that Hiring Manager. You'll be transforming cold calls to Employers into professional conversations.
- Other Jobhunters can help with role-playing, mock Interviewing, reviewing and editing resumes/cover letters, etc.
- Peer perspectives help us see circumstances in a different light, closer to the way things really are. Groups can also help keep you on track, making you accountable for loss of focus and inactivity.
- A few kind words of encouragement can get you motivated again and lift your spirits.
Fundamentally, we are all alone. We can, however, find some solace in that we are all alone together.
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