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Between Jobs? Stay Busy!

Published by bobgerman on March 16, 2008 in Information Technology.

Have you suddenly found yourself between jobs, or potentially between jobs? Don’t let it bring you down. Keep yourself busy. Here are a few ideas:

  • Apply, Apply, Apply. Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder, Job.com, and JobFox are but a few resources for job seekers. JobFox is especially interesting, as it has a personality profiling widget. According to this, I am a “Transforming Transactor. Transformers combine interpersonal sensitivity with powerful social networks and definite leadership impact. Transactors combine thoughtful analysis with the driven pursuit of goals. They enjoy challenges and can be relied upon to deliver results.
  • If you have been keeping your resume updated at all (and if you haven’t, WHY NOT???) you’ve probably been getting calls from recruiters. Leverage those calls. Return them. Let them know you’re looking.
  • Finish that project. Have a sourceforge project you’ve been slacking on because you were too busy at work? Update it. How about that project you’re half-done with in the basement? Show some forward-moving progress on it.
  • Look for side work. You don’t need to let this downtime affect your financial status, if you can help it. Hopefully you’ve got friends you can talk to about side work.

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