Comments on: I’ve Never Had To Look Before http://recruiteruncensored.com/?p=90 The Candid Ramblings Of A Professional Recruiter Who Has Seen It All - Copyright 2010 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:18:10 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lisa http://recruiteruncensored.com/?p=90&cpage=1#comment-415 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:59:30 +0000 http://recruiteruncensored.com/?p=90#comment-415 Amen, Tamara! I agree with what you wrote. I’m right there with you. There are so many individuals caught up in this mess with so much to offer. It often does come down to being willing to step out of one’s comfort zone. Like you, I’m deeply bothered by those losing their homes and I’m committed to doing what I can to give those in need of a nudge the push that can make a difference. There are jobs out there! Jobs that pay well! Are they low hanging fruit, no.

Tamara, where are you located? Are you in Michigan? If you don’t mind, drop me an email so we can connect. Lisa(at)FindAFit(dot)com. Thanks for stopping by!

Lisa

]]> By: Tamara http://recruiteruncensored.com/?p=90&cpage=1#comment-414 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:15:04 +0000 http://recruiteruncensored.com/?p=90#comment-414 Hi, I’m a job search workshop presenter and time after time I find that most people are in shock when they find that they have to learn how to look for a job when they never had to before. All of their self-esteem goes right out of the window as soon as they start hearing us talk about the importance of networking. That’s because they see it as “begging” for work and they fear more rejection and another blow to their ego. Most people I talk to say they have exhausted their network and tell me that everyone is unemployed or no one is hiring right now. Part of the reason for extended unemployment is that no one is willing to pay them their past salary. Most job seekers don’t want to take a step back in income and often hold out too long for the right opportunity. These highly experienced individuals are used to people offering them positions and many are older now, less marketable and competing with everyone and their grandma. Sad, but some of these qualified individuals lack the very social skills and confidence that would enable themselves to sell their abilities and experience. They would rather have root canal than cold call or socialize with strangers. It’s heart breaking to see a once successful person who has a strong work ethic and the desire to work, but remains jobless for months at a time often using up their savings, losing their families and their homes.

]]>