Comments on: A Note From One Work Seeker to Another http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/01/a-note-from-one-work-seeker-to-another/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:24:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Chris Bailey http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/01/a-note-from-one-work-seeker-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-926 Chris Bailey Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:36:45 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/?p=707#comment-926 @Kare, oh you're way too kind as always :) I believe that like attracts like. So I know there are great opportunities for us to collaborate in the future. We all have the ability to create opportunities and build what we want in this world. Cheers! @Kare, oh you’re way too kind as always :) I believe that like attracts like. So I know there are great opportunities for us to collaborate in the future. We all have the ability to create opportunities and build what we want in this world. Cheers!

]]> By: Chris Bailey http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/01/a-note-from-one-work-seeker-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-925 Chris Bailey Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:33:16 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/?p=707#comment-925 @Michael, you're absolutely right...another bit of good advice. Along with the solid reasons you give, you can also learn a new skill or try on a different career option. Thanks for adding to the dialogue. @Michael, you’re absolutely right…another bit of good advice. Along with the solid reasons you give, you can also learn a new skill or try on a different career option. Thanks for adding to the dialogue.

]]> By: Kare Anderson http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/01/a-note-from-one-work-seeker-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-923 Kare Anderson Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:48:33 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/?p=707#comment-923 You embody this advice and underlying values as i can personally attest. here's to the next chapter of your life adventure as you now want to lead it - and to our getting to continue to learn from you as you do, via this blog conversation. I truly believe that this is the time for more opportunity makers like you - who seek and speak to the sweet spot of mutual interest so you gain attention, credibility and interest of the Bailey brand of value-building collaboration. I look forward to finding a way we can collaborate and share a success together. You embody this advice and underlying values as i can personally attest. here’s to the next chapter of your life adventure as you now want to lead it – and to our getting to continue to learn from you as you do, via this blog conversation.

I truly believe that this is the time for more opportunity makers like you – who seek and speak to the sweet spot of mutual interest so you gain attention, credibility and interest of the Bailey brand of value-building collaboration.

I look forward to finding a way we can collaborate and share a success together.

]]> By: Michael http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/01/a-note-from-one-work-seeker-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-922 Michael Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:15:35 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/?p=707#comment-922 It is a good time to volunteer, not only would one get to meet some new people. It also allows a person to be a part of something and contribute to the community. It is a good time to volunteer, not only would one get to meet some new people. It also allows a person to be a part of something and contribute to the community.

]]> By: Chris Bailey http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/01/a-note-from-one-work-seeker-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-920 Chris Bailey Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:21:43 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/?p=707#comment-920 Hi Marsha, many thanks for your comment. I think you hit on something important here: not all industries are floundering. In down markets, some actually thrive. There was an interesting piece on NPR yesterday talking about how individuals were scaling back on major luxuries and spending on smaller ones. It appears to be a good time to be in liquor sales, dayspas, and bankruptcy law (see <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99682971" rel="nofollow">Little Luxuries Faring Well In Flagging Economy</a>). It's more competitive out there for job seekers. We just have to be even more resourceful and aware of the uncommon opportunities that may exist under noses. Hi Marsha, many thanks for your comment. I think you hit on something important here: not all industries are floundering. In down markets, some actually thrive. There was an interesting piece on NPR yesterday talking about how individuals were scaling back on major luxuries and spending on smaller ones. It appears to be a good time to be in liquor sales, dayspas, and bankruptcy law (see Little Luxuries Faring Well In Flagging Economy).

It’s more competitive out there for job seekers. We just have to be even more resourceful and aware of the uncommon opportunities that may exist under noses.

]]> By: Marsha Keeffer http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/01/a-note-from-one-work-seeker-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-916 Marsha Keeffer Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:02:36 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/?p=707#comment-916 While all the standard stuff applies about having a great resume, practicing your interview skills and whatnot, it's also a good time to look in uncommon places for jobs. If your skill set or industry isn't doing well, switch into another. This isn't the time to open a dog walking business. People who run housecleaning companies are being hard hit, as are those who (or work in) car washes (not that they're your audience, Chris). People forgo time saving services. What can you provide that's a critical, sustainable product or service? Catch and release?!! Now that's a great concept! While all the standard stuff applies about having a great resume, practicing your interview skills and whatnot, it’s also a good time to look in uncommon places for jobs. If your skill set or industry isn’t doing well, switch into another. This isn’t the time to open a dog walking business. People who run housecleaning companies are being hard hit, as are those who (or work in) car washes (not that they’re your audience, Chris). People forgo time saving services. What can you provide that’s a critical, sustainable product or service?

Catch and release?!! Now that’s a great concept!

]]> By: Chris Bailey http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/01/a-note-from-one-work-seeker-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-913 Chris Bailey Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:20:59 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/?p=707#comment-913 Hey Alexander, keep the faith in yourself. And definitely stay in touch. I think one of the lessons gained from being out of a full-time gig is that relationships are important. And we take these relationships with us and build on them when we do find ourselves employed. Deb, you make a great (and unfortunate) point that none of us are really immune when economic conditions sour. I hope you and other solo professionals are not only able to weather the storm, but come away stronger from the challenge. As always, let me know if there's anything I can do to help you. Hey Alexander, keep the faith in yourself. And definitely stay in touch. I think one of the lessons gained from being out of a full-time gig is that relationships are important. And we take these relationships with us and build on them when we do find ourselves employed.

Deb, you make a great (and unfortunate) point that none of us are really immune when economic conditions sour. I hope you and other solo professionals are not only able to weather the storm, but come away stronger from the challenge. As always, let me know if there’s anything I can do to help you.

]]> By: Deb Call http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/01/a-note-from-one-work-seeker-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-912 Deb Call Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:53:45 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/?p=707#comment-912 Chris - I'm self-employed and it's tough out there for us too. I appreciate the example you set by helping others, even as you are in the same boat. Your upbeat, positive energy shines through. May your talents find a new home soon! Chris – I’m self-employed and it’s tough out there for us too. I appreciate the example you set by helping others, even as you are in the same boat. Your upbeat, positive energy shines through. May your talents find a new home soon!

]]> By: @alexanderhill http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2009/01/a-note-from-one-work-seeker-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-910 @alexanderhill Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:51:25 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/?p=707#comment-910 Nice post Chris. I was notified by my employer in November that my position was being moved overseas, and I would be laid off at the end of January. The day is coming closer, and I've experienced the range of emotions that you've alluded to. I think your points regarding your personal network are on the mark, so much so that I've been expanding my network online. Good luck in the job hunt! I'm looking forward to meeting at an Austin tweetup soon. Nice post Chris. I was notified by my employer in November that my position was being moved overseas, and I would be laid off at the end of January. The day is coming closer, and I’ve experienced the range of emotions that you’ve alluded to. I think your points regarding your personal network are on the mark, so much so that I’ve been expanding my network online.

Good luck in the job hunt! I’m looking forward to meeting at an Austin tweetup soon.

]]>