Wes Bucey
Prophet of Profit
Covid 19 put you on the sidelines?
About the only thing that's changed in the five years since i last posted in this thread is that a larger percentage of available jobs in industry (versus service jobs and health care) are work-at-home or otherwise off the main industrial site. What does that mean in both short run and long run? In my opinion, it means many job seekers will have to "reinvent" themselves and their career paths.
Copying from my 5-year-old post in this thread:
"it means you probably should be revamping your job hunt strategy. For those of you who have been hanging in a dead end job for the "security," maybe it's time to stretch your wings to seek greener pastures.
Above all, I have stayed on message for the 11-1/2 [now 16 years!] years I've been in the Cove:
Research pays off!
About the only thing that's changed in the five years since i last posted in this thread is that a larger percentage of available jobs in industry (versus service jobs and health care) are work-at-home or otherwise off the main industrial site. What does that mean in both short run and long run? In my opinion, it means many job seekers will have to "reinvent" themselves and their career paths.
Copying from my 5-year-old post in this thread:
"it means you probably should be revamping your job hunt strategy. For those of you who have been hanging in a dead end job for the "security," maybe it's time to stretch your wings to seek greener pastures.
Above all, I have stayed on message for the 11-1/2 [now 16 years!] years I've been in the Cove:
Research pays off!
- Consider creating a Self Assessment Matrix (SAM), sometimes called a Skills Assessment Matrix (SAM)
- Don't waste time on blind ads unless you can narrow it down to a few companies, THEN approach them as if you never saw the blind ad - you'll set yourself apart from all the sheep who send in resumes to be evaluated by machines WITHOUT AI
- Take the time and effort to write individual, targeted resumes and cover letters - avoid that "me too" aura that surrounds the desperate who send out dozens or hundreds of identical letters and resumes, operating on the "throw enough s--- against the wall and some will stick" theory
- Negotiate for combined money and benefits to get the package you deserve for the value you give - don't leave money on the table!
- Learn how to be great in an interview - it comes from practice, NOT a book.
- Finally, DELIVER THE VALUE you promise."
