There are steps you ABSOLUTELY NEED TO TAKE if you are looking for a job.
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Tell your Family
- Make sure your family knows about your job search. They are your primary support network and they can and will help - if you let them.
- Make sure they know what type of work you are seeking - otherwise, they won't be able to help.
- Whatever you do, don't hide the fact that you are now "in career transition." Family members can be some of your best networking contacts - especially if they are members of groups, teams, clubs, etc. where they see "people who know people."
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File for State Unemployment benefits
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Tell your Friends
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Evaluate your BRAND
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- Make sure you present the right image both in person AND on the Internet.
- Make sure you have an email address that projects the image of an "Internet savvy" individual
- If you are still using "aol.com" or "hotmail.com" or any similar service, consider upgrading to "gmail.com" or any of the other more up-to-date services.
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Do a Self-Assessment to decide what job you should look for next
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Identify companies that might have jobs you want - Develop a Target List
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Write a Resume targeted for that job
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Join LinkedIn.com
- Post your profile on LinkedIn - and include your Resume on their Box.net application
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Network, Network, Network
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Evaluate your Financial situation
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Make sure you have Health Insurance coverage
