I haven't written much about this, but I'm looking for a job. Somehow it seems difficult to say that in public because of the general shame that goes along with that, even in this crazy global economic head cold that we are all suffering.
There are job opportunities that pop up, and I diligently apply for them. The ones I really want I make a point of following up on.
But lots of others just seem to fade away.
Also, not all jobs are created equal. Sometimes a job isn't a job, it's just a chance of possibly doing some consulting. I want to keep track of that, too, but there's no "job" for me to track.
I've been trying lots of different systems to keep it all straight, but none of them is ideal. There are plenty of to-do list tools, contact-management tools and online or offline spreadsheets. There are also tools associated with the big job boards, but there is lot's of spammy stuff associated with those. There is also a handful of tools built for job seekers, but they charge too much, have way too much junk associated with them, or just don't really do it for me for some reason or another.
So, am I all alone here? Am I the only one who sees this as a huge need? Especially these days?
Let me know. I've built a very quick and easy one-page survey.
If you are not actively looking for a job, pass this on to someone who is. You can take the survey if you want, but it's really designed for those who are actively looking.
I'll report back here with the results, and with whatever plans I make based on those results.
Thanks!
