Monday, June 25, 2012

Contract Work!!

Yea - I have some contract work starting this week. I am going to work with a company on some inbound marketing (blogging & social media stuff). I need to be better about posting on my own blog - but this was always meant to be a temporary blog. Here are some good ideas regarding blogging:
How to Blog Effectively for Business (GF101)

Friday, June 1, 2012

Wondering about consulting with people for increasing their Facebook presence

I see it has been a month since I have blogged. I need to be better - but finishing up bible study and taking on some part time jobs has kept me busy luckily. I have taken on doing Facebook posts for one of the companies that I used to work for. It is amazing how many people can be touched by a post. take a look at the insights we have from just a single post a day.
I am thinking that I will try to get a few companies I can do this for. I love being on the computer. This time off has also allowed me to rediscover my love of embroidery. I have done a few kits and right now and doing some pillowcases for a wedding present. I will post a picture when I get those complete.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Job Fair

I attended my first job fair since college today. There was only one employer there that I thought I might have a chance with - it was with a kitchen cabinet refinisher - the ones that only change the cabinet covers. The room was full of companies that seemed to have jobs - but there were so many people there they were parking on the street. I also started working with Right Management this week. They are an outplacement company that my company made available to me for one month. I figure I need to brush up my resume since the only feedback I ever get is "you are not qualified". They are also supposed to help you search more strategically. Another day and another day closer to that silver lining.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Etsy Site??

I have tried to keep myself busy with lots of needlework and other fun crafts. I am thinking that I might start making some things that I think might sell and do an Etsy site. Lot's of what I see on there I know I could make more my own than selling kits I have completed. Oh well - guess I need to pray on that one.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Major step today - I signed up for the one month service with the Right Management Program. They look like they help with resumes which I know I should do - but since I taught professional practice I know what a resume should be. They also say they have jobs that come to them before job boards - this is what I really hope happens. I don't want to be jobless too long.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Still looking

I haven't gotten any job leads yet - of course I am also not at that desperate point where I need to take anything. Not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. I am looking at job sites every day - but have spent time on a few hobbies. Did I need some rest time? Am I just making excuses? How do you find a good head hunter that can help you find a really good job?

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Do you know anyone laid off?

If you know anyone who gets laid off and don't know what to say - write a note. The phone calls are awkward; no one knows what to say. This is especially true from coworkers that kept their jobs.

I got a handwritten card from someone in my bible study. She wrote that she had been through a layoff and knew how I felt. It really meant a lot to me that someone took the time to send a card. I did the same for the other person who lost her job - I found a card that said "you are fantastic". She sent me a text that it was what she needed to hear.

I have found some jobs to apply for and received my first rejection letter so I am on the road to "the next thing".