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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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".