Looking for a Job: Networking

In this economy, Networking is not what it used to be.

Networking was once considered a group of professionals that would get together once a month, but now the game has changed.

Networking may now be simply anyone you know, and you would be surprised at how many people you know.

Social Networking is another place to look for jobs.  Facebook, MySpace and the other dozen or so sites.  I would not suggest posting your resume, but let your friends know you are looking for a job and what type of work you do and ask for suggestions or contacts.  Use Twitter to let everyone know you are looking for work and what type.

For instance, I work in Banking and Financial Services.  I have professional contacts through The American Society of Financial Service Professionals.  I have many people that I meet in women's groups that involve banking.  Other professions, involve different types of meetings.

My ex-husband was a sheet metal mechanic and while he did not belong to professional organizations, he did have contacts.  The companies that installed their lave, their grinder, their laser, and other machines they used knew companies that were either hiring or going in the wrong direction.  Their metal suppliers knew who was ordering and who was not.  And while these companies would not release information on their customers, they might tell someone where to check.  It's all about the way it is asked.

Another way is to look at where government bids are being awarded.  Usually, if a bid is being rewarded to a company, then they will have work.  Go to the company and talk to them, leave your resume (usually online) this way they have your name.  Online - check the "about us" section of the company.  They will sometimes post their company officer's names (remember HR is the last person you want to make contact with, unless of course you are a HR professional).

Check with friends, fellow church members, drinking buddies, etc...  Someone may drop a name or company that may be hiring.

Good luck!

It's time to look for coats!

I originally meant to post this in August, but with my move I never got around to it.

I know it's September and it is still warm in most areas.  Which is why you should be shopping for any needed coats now!  They are plentiful in supply and you can get some really good deals.

I recently bought my son and grandson coats and only spent $100 for both.  My grandson's coat is a polyfiber coat that has a vest and a jacket.  It was $39.

My son's coat is a leather jacket with a "fake" shearling (sheepskin) lining.  This coat will last him several years unless he grows out of it.  It was $59.

I bought both at Burlington Coat Factory. 

While you can get cheaper coats, this is your children or you and your health you are talking about!  It is best to spend a little more money and have a good coat in the long run.

If you have multiple children to buy for then buy one each paycheck.

Never Forget!

NEVER FORGET:

NEVER FORGET THIS EITHER!

OR THIS:

Let's never forget the music

Daryl Worley - Have You Forgotten

Eagles - Hole In The World

Alan Jackson - Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning

Iced Earth - When The Eagle Cries

Toby Keith - Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue