Are you thinking about returning or have you been looking for a new job? It has been a year since we posted about taking the first steps to get back to work. Many of us have found the work we were looking for. Looking back 12 months, we feel that our comments and tips about getting back to work still ring true. What do you think? We’d like to hear from you!
Here’s what we had to say then…..
I have admitted to myself that I want to go back to work. That wasn’t too difficult, but I imagine it will be more difficult to say it out loud to others, but for now what can I do?
These are some of the steps we have taken or wish we had taken to get moving. We will talk in more detail about these and other topics in later blog posts, but for those of you who are looking for a roadmap, here are a few first steps to take.
- Network: think about your family, friends, volunteer peers, and sideline parents as your network beyond former work colleagues. You’d be surprised how many folks will be willing to introduce you to someone you want to meet. Try to open as many doors as possible.
- It’s a technical world: let technology be your assistant – use Google searches, Linkedin, and websites such as Indeed.com or Glassdoor.com to help you do research, look for job openings, and make connections. When reviewing or looking at these sites, look for current terminology to use in your conversations, resume, and correspondence.
- Social media is useful: follow people or places at companies where you would like to work and look for job postings. Learn how to use Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter. You don’t have to post if that’s not your thing, however there can be lots to learn from following a company’s social media.
Remember, ask for help – you would be surprised how many people will be more than willing to go to bat for you. Get started!
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