While in Transition, Focus....

If you are following the blogs on the right hand side of this page, you read a thought provoking article on what to focus on during unemployment (Transition). (See The Landing Expert, While in Transition, Focus - but on what?)

In this article, Alex Freund talks about the period when you are between jobs as a transition period. It is during this period that many find themselves "out of balance". While many people want to give the unemployed their opinion as to what they should do, this type of advice usually makes things worse.

He quotes the old adage, "If you don't know where you are going, you are going no where." And then goes on to give those in transition advice as to staying focused on what is important.

He summarizes what his friend, Abby Kohut presented at a workshop.

Thirty percent of your time should be spent in live networking. Sixty to 80 percent of people get their jobs via networking. Think about how you got your last job: probably by talking to someone who put you in touch with others, and the next thing was an interview.
Another 30 percent of your time should be spent on applying for jobs online, generating leads, and communicating via e-mail.
Twenty percent of your time should be spent on volunteering. It is critical for your mental health simply to be with people, to get involved, and to get exposure.
The last 20 percent of your time should be spent doing things for yourself. People are like batteries: periodically, they need to be recharged. In order to project to the hiring manager via the interview that you are the ideal candidate, you have to feel good about yourself. So, whatever makes you feel that way, do it!

By following these guidelines, staying focused, and cultivating perseverance, you’ll be handsomely rewarded with a job you deserve.



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