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Networking for a Job with Relatives

For some people asking a relative for anything is difficult, but when it comes to supporting your family sometimes, you have to swallow your pride and ask, “Do you know of anyone hiring?” Where to find a job is difficult and networking for a job with a family member is different from a business situation because of the very personal relationship you have with them. Often family members know your best qualities and your worst. This can make them somewhat reluctant to giving personal referrals so ask them about their business connections with other companies. As with any job networking effort, you must make a plan of action for the best results.  

First, create a list of the companies with positions of interest to you and plan what you want to say. Remember you are going to contact everyone in your family so organize what you plan to tell them about the type of job you are seeking, the companies where you would like to work, and the locations where you want to work.

Secondly, create a list of ALL your relatives from the ages of 18 to 90. Then review your list of family member to make sure you have not forgotten second, third and even fourth cousins and their spouses.  Set a goal to ask each relative for the names of three people who may know of any potential employment leads. If you have created your company list and wants the process of targeting whom to call first, second and third happens automatically. Make sure you thank everyone you call and do a follow up with them once you have talked to the person they recommended. Job networking within the family can be embarrassing, but it does increase your chances of finding an inside person within the companies where you would like to interview.

Get Fit While Job Hunting

Image is everything when hunting for a job. People think you're organized if you "look" neat and first

Joliet's Run Like a Greek 5K Race

impressions are everything.  For my personal fitness, I enjoy a good run and working out with weights.  It helps me stay energetic and youthful.  Running is the cheapest form of fitness.  You don't need a gym just some running shoes.  Just set a goal and go for it!  Walking is also a good form of exercise.  Just remember to keep a fast pace to get your heart beating. 

Once you have a fitness program in place, consider setting goals to keep you motivated.  Once example is running small 5K races or marathons.  There are many running groups around the country that provide information on local races and new ones are being offered yearly.  This year if you live in the Joliet area All Saints GOC is offering their first 5K called Run like a Greek. Here's their information:

Run Like a Greek!

All Saints Greek Orthodox Church

Presents

“Taste of Greece”

5K Run/walk

Sunday, July 13, 2014  

Starts 8:30 a.m.

St. Sava’s picnic grounds

3457 Black Road, Joliet

(next to the library)

Call 815-722-1727 

For a registration form visit

www.allsaintsjoliet.org

 

Resume Mistakes

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When you apply for a job in today's world, you must realize that the majority of the time your resume will not be seen by a human being until the time it is pulled from the company's resume database.  As a result, many people have recommend using the format below to increase their chances of getting pulled on an initial search. Unfortunately,  they have forgotten that a human being will eventually review their submission.  The resume below is a perfect example of what not to do. I will highlight the mistakes in RED.  The main problem with this resume is the fact it does not contain enough information and a KEY WORD LIST!   Remember in this electronic age the number of resume pages does not matter as long as its CONTENT is relevant.								DO NOT CREATE A LIST OF KEY WORDS!!!!!
	your name here Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Phone number • email address DESIRED JOB TITLE Professional Summary -  You would be better served with a list of your professional awards. Resume Search Keyword • Resume Search Keyword • Resume Search Keyword • Resume Search Keyword Resume Search Keyword • Resume Search Keyword • Resume Search Keyword • Resume Search Keyword Resume Search Keyword • Resume Search Keyword • Resume Search Keyword • Resume Search Keyword PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Company Name • Company City, Company State Zip Code• Dates of Employment Company Description – Include a brief description of the company here. Position Held Position Description – Provide a description of your duties in this position in paragraph format using your career's  most popular keywords for the description §  List Accomplishments - Use key phrases here §  List Accomplishments §  List Accomplishments EDUCATION - You need to also include any certifications earned during your career and that dates issued. Degree, Specialty, School Name, School City, School State

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