ToonsEAWL: Reaching Out
February 8, 2012
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This cartoon made me chuckle and cringe — simultaneously. Yet I also nodded in agreement at the response, “Can you tell me *specifically* what you are looking for?” It is so hard for people in your network to help you, even if they WANT to take time away from their “crazy busy” work (and Tweeting), if you can’t articulate clearly and concisely what you are looking for. (And not just “a job in development.”) Oh, and also, it helps to “reach out” to people on a regular basis, so they hear from you when you don’t need a job. It makes the job hunt “reaching out” so much less painful (for both parties). OK, unsolicited advice from career coach over! Thanks again for the laugh, SEAWL!