I often ask the injured workers I assist to do this when I first start working with them... I am often met with
resistance! It usually takes a couple of sessions and some nagging for job
seekers to understand how important this step is in finding a job!
Save yourself the
trouble - just make a list of everyone you know. It might take a couple
of days of walking around with the list so that you can write everyone down,
but that is ok. If you have a contact management program or address book,
even better!
This list will be your
anchor in weeks to come. Some people you know will be a help to you by
supporting you emotionally. Others, may know someone who knows someone
who may be interested in hiring you. Still others will be able to serve
as a reference. For now, just make the list or access it if already done.
Once your list is done
add all the contact information you have/know for each person. Review the
list and determine how each person might help you and label them accordingly.
For those that you have labelled fill in the missing contact
information.
Set aside a couple of
hours one day a week to network with those people on your list that you feel
might:
- Work somewhere you would be interested in working
- Know a lot of people
- Be active in groups - civic, business and industry,
non-profits, etc
- Respect enough to consult for advice on how to conduct
your job search
Go out of your way to
stay in touch with and even (gasp!) enlist support from those on your list that
are:
- Positive and Upbeat
- Caring and Supportive by nature
- Have recently been out of work or helped another who
was unemployed
- likable - just hearing their voice might be a pick me
up
It is easy to lose touch
with people on your best day. When you are out of work and not feeling at
the top of your game it is very difficult to reach out to others and even
harder to ask for help. BUT, it is crucial that you work to do so - it
will keep you sane and help you find your next job!
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