Job Etiquette: The Job Search Musical

Be patient, relax, and have some fun when Job Etiquette gets musical!

READ TO THE TUNE OF “THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS”

On the first day of my job search, Job Etiquette gave to me:
“A job opportunity” (stretch out the opportunity)

On the second day of my job search, Job Etiquette gave to me:
“Two blogs to read”

On the third day of my job search, Job Etiquette gave to me:
“Three reviewed posts”

On the fourth day of my job search, Job Etiquette gave to me:
“Four new internships”

On the fifth day of my job search, Job Etiquette gave to me:
“FIVE LIKES ON FACEBOOK”

On the sixth day of my job search, job etiquette gave to me:
“Six posts on Tumblr”

On the seventh day of my job search, Job Etiquette gave to me”
“Seven tweets on Twitter”

On the eighth day of my job search, Job Etiquette gave to me:
“Eight new connections”

On the ninth day of my job search, Job Etiquette gave to me:
“Nine cover letters”

On the tenth day of my job search, Job Etiquette gave to me:
“Ten telephone interviews”

On the eleventh day of my job search Job etiquette gave to me:
“Eleven thank you e-mails”

On the twelfth day of my job search, Job Etiquette gave to me:
“Twelve reference checkings”
“Eleven thank you e-mails”
“Ten telephone interviews”
“Nine cover letters”
“Eight new connections”
“Seven tweets on Twitter”
“Six posts on Tumblr”
“FIVE LIKES ON FACEBOOK”
“Four new internships”
“Three reviewed posts”
“Two blogs to read”
…and “A job opportunity!!!”

AND A VERY MERRY HOLIDAY SEASON TO ALL!!

Talk soon!

Job Etiquette: “Jobnado” – Coming To A City Near You?

Jobnado II Coming soon?

Imagine a new disaster film coming to a theater near you!  Perhaps that hurricane swooping up jobs isn’t far away. It may be a surprise you never saw coming… or did you?

Extreme storm warnings in the “Jobnado” area include:

• Mergers
• Acquisitions
• Restructuring
• Closings
• Poor Performance

When companies merge there is always the chance that redundant jobs disappear. That is not always the case but it could be a reason to be on storm alert. Sometimes the job is not swooped away but the location of the position changes to another state or city. The same can be said about an acquisition but this will sometimes depend on whether or not you are an employee of the company acquired, or are you an employee of the acquirer.  Typically the acquirer will retain it’s employees but again that is not always the case. There may be relocation of employees as well.

When a company restructures for financial purposes, depending on the change in the business goals, jobs may be affected. Sometimes entire departments will no longer be needed for the new company focus or directions. This can result in lay-offs. Sometimes because of unmet goals, competition or severe financial losses, companies close.  The only threat you have a chance in redirecting is your own performance in a job. If you have been warned by your supervisor informally or in a formal manner, you have the choice to ask for help and try to turn around.   Heed warnings seriously if you care about the job and staying employed.

How can you prepare for the “Jobnado” disaster?

• Make sure your resume is current
• If you are able, consider a relocation
• Think about how your skills might fit into the newly (merged/acquired) company and let the employer know.
• Take your job seriously.
• Take a course or attend seminars that will keep you current in your job or one that you would like.
• Let your employer know you are contributing to it’s success by what you accomplish (large or small).
• Take advantage of out placement services.
• Keep networking.
• Buy extra water and clean your basement, just because those are good things to do!!

You never know, maybe the next Jobnado will help you turn a disaster into an opportunity!

Talk soon.