Career Advisor

Do holidays affect your job search? The bad news is that it may be more difficult to reach hiring authorities because they have taken time off. The good news is most job seekers put their search on hold which means less competition for you.

Fourth of July holiday celebrations usually include fireworks, picnics and parades. These are all opportunities to subtly network. You never know which family member, friend or acquaintance could introduce you to your next employer. Too often job seekers don’t attend events because they are unemployed and feel uncomfortable when the "what are you doing now?" question is asked. You should smile and say "I’m a free agent on the open job market and it has really been an exciting journey." People will be more likely to refer you if you don’t come across desperate or negative. Enjoy your holiday and see how many new people you can meet who may assist you in your Job Search!

MUST READS

Before you attend another networking event or social gathering, there is a short article in the Networking folder of the Library that will give you advice on how to follow up after a networking event. The title of the article is "What Should I do After Attending a Networking Event?"

Use this URL to go directly to the Library:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com/library.php?content_id=193
(You will need to register with our site to review the information)

FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS
If you have questions - we have answers! Our weekly Training Webinars are designed to help you find a job. Each session covers topics that will assist you in improving your ability to target and land a great opportunity. Write down the dates of these webinars and plan to attend. Remember: If you are unable to attend the live webinar, the recording and handouts are posted in your Career Portal on the Home Page in the lower right-hand corner within 5 days from the scheduled date.

UPCOMING FREE JOB SEEKER WEBINARS
July 8th @ 10:00 AM CST - What Should You Take to an Interview?
Join us for this training webinar and learn:

• Exactly what to bring to your interview
• Improve your ability to sell yourself
• What to leave with the interviewer

July 13th @ 1:00 PM CST - Answers to Difficult Interview Questions?
Join us for this training webinar and learn:

• Answers to the most difficult interview questions
• How to improve your ability to differentiate yourself
• What to do when you don’t know the answer to a question asked by the hiring authority

*Log into the Career Portal and click on the Calendar for the dates listed below and register by copying and pasting the webinar links into your Web Browser.

TIP FOR THE WEEK
If your job search efforts are not providing you with results or even interviews, take time this week to review your activities. It’s important that you send out resumes and make follow-up telephone calls daily. If you are not currently employed, your full-time job is your job search. If you are working you should dedicate at least 10-15 hours per week to your search.

Re-contact every individual who interviewed you to see if there are any new opportunities that match your credentials. The person they hired may have accepted a counter-offer or may not have worked out well in the position. You want to keep your name and credentials in front of hiring authorities throughout your search. You never know when a new position could become available at one of your targeted firms. Don’t let your resume get lost in the shuffle - make follow up contacts.