Basic Job Search Techniques If You Should Get A Pink Slip

This blog began with the intent to be a place where someone could get basic information that will help them stand out from the crowd as a job candidate. Our blog strives to provide general guidelines that many people overlook when entering the job search market. Below is a short list of actions that will help you be successful in your search for a job.

If you get a pink slip             here are a few things that will help you land the next job.

First of all, the loss of a job can be an extremely stressful period in your life. Many psychologists say that losing a job ranks with divorce or the loss of a loved one in levels of stress.  Remember that this is an event that has happened to many others, and in many cases these people have found better positions with better pay than they left behind. Take some time and evaluate what you have, family and friends, any special skills you possess, education etc.  Evaluate the many positives in your life.

After you have counted and listed your assets, determine what career path you want to take. This may be the perfect time to pursue a new career, start that business you have always thought of, or maybe get some additional training and education.

Now that you have determined a course of action it’s time to identify your network. Your network should include close friends and family members (from immediate to extended family). You should include any work associates both present and past, church and professional association members as well.

Make a list of everyone you have identified with addresses and phone numbers, then start making contacts with everyone on your list.  When you contact them ask them for names and contact information from people who they know. The rule is 10 – 2 – 2: 10 contacts per day, 2 referrals from each contact, and 2 face to face contacts per day. A face to face contact includes anyone you talk to face to face. This includes informational interviews, job interviews, people you meet and ask for job information. The face to face contacts are very important because people you talk with in person are more likely to remember you than the phone or social media conversations.

It’s also important to identify at least 15 organizations that you are interested in, either working for, or performing informational interviews with. These informational interviews will help you understand the marketplace and gives you an edge over others competing for the same jobs. 

Keep good records; follow up is the key to getting a job in the shortest amount of time possible for you.  

Consistency counts; if you’re not consistent then your results will be less than favorable. Looking for work is a fulltime job and it should be treated as such.

The Thank You Note; after each interview a thank you note should be given to all those that interviewed you. The note should be hand written express thanks and re-enforce two or three of the most significant skills requested in the job description.

After the thank you note then follow up, follow up, follow up.  Be respectful of others time.  

Good Job Hunting